When Fabrizio Romano, via his official X account posted Raphinha's reflective comments about missing out on the Ballon d'Or, social media didn't react with quiet applause it sparked a storm of debate. The Barcelona winger's tone was one of gratitude and maturity, emphasising team achievements over personal recognition. But not everyone bought the humble vibe.
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The first to light the match was X user only1sui , whose post quickly captured attention and set the tone for the reactions that followed. The user's intention wasn't simply to throw shade it came from a place of scepticism built on memory. Many fans remember Raphinha, who claims he still have many years ahead to reach more goals . As Softfootball reported, fans noted there were emotional moments earlier in his career when he appeared frustrated or visibly affected by individual snubs. So for only1sui , this sudden calmness sounded like a switch in narrative that deserved a raised eyebrow.