Ballon d'or: Diego Simeone raves about Raphinha after defeat to Barça

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·3 December 2025

Ballon d'or: Diego Simeone raves about Raphinha after defeat to Barça

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Atlético Madrid suffered a defeat on Tuesday night against Raphinha’s FC Barcelona. Diego Simeone was captivated by the Brazilian international’s performance.

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FC Barcelona secured a 3-1 victory over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday night in La Liga. At the final whistle, Atlético coach Diego Simeone—long an admirer of Raphinha’s style—once again heaped praise on the Brazilian. Speaking to Movistar+, Simeone admitted he couldn’t understand how the Barça player had never won the Ballon d’Or.

“Raphinha plays every match. He scores goals, he presses... I don’t understand how he hasn’t won the Ballon d’Or,” the Argentine manager said.

🚨🌕 Diego Simeone: “I have no idea how Raphinha did not win the Ballon d'Or”. “He is an incredible player. He can play everywhere. As a winger, as a midfielder, as a striker, or even as a wing back." “He can score, he can create, he presses and runs. I love Raphinha’”.
– Wednesday, 3 December 2025

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