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[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, Barcelona’s coach Hans-Dieter Flick recently attended a press conference where he directly criticized this year’s FIFA Best XI selection without any questions from reporters, stating that Raphinha’s exclusion was unbelievable. Flick remarked: “This is simply incredible to me. It’s not a big deal in itself since I don’t get too caught up in the Best XI, but FIFA’s selection is just a joke. When I saw that Raphinha was not on the list, it was astonishing. He was vital for us last season, contributing to 22 goals in the Champions League, which is a top-level competition. If you look at his goals, assists, and impact on the field, it’s unparalleled. It’s incredibly unfair to him. It’s truly a joke. I can’t believe he is not included in the world’s best lineup. After having such a season, he absolutely deserves it. It’s just unbelievable.”
As for this year’s FIFA Best XI selection, I’m curious what fans think about it.