He asked for money and they called him a tramp, now he is the star of FC Barcelona

This Barcelona star used to ask for money in the streets and he now shares his tough story.

This Barcelona star used to ask for money in the streets and he now shares his tough story.
This Barcelona star used to ask for money in the streets and he now shares his tough story.
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Raphinha is one of the star signings of FC Barcelona for this season. The Catalan club bought him for more than 50 million euros, from Leeds United of the Premier League.

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He is now a star, but the Brazilian striker shared in an interview for 'UOL Esporte', his complicated life before the fame of being a professional footballer.

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"For someone born in a hood like me, it's hard to stay focused. They promise an easier way to make money. And that's where people get lost," Raphinha shared.

Raphinha's hard life, revealed

"After training, I would stand on the street and ask people to buy me something to eat or a snack. Some people helped me, others called me a bum," Raphinha said.

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