Rafael's inclusion in the 26-man squad for the Copa America was quickly revealed by the media, causing a stir.

The Copa America is about to start, and it is incomprehensible that the national team with only so much time left should recruit new talents, but when you think that this person is Rafael, and then look at the opponent's strong results, they have a kind of natural and expected.

Batista, who took the time to speak, said: "I thought of Rafael back when Milito had to regret withdrawing from this Copa America, and his aura always impresses and I am no exception. It's just that at that time he was still preparing for the Copa Libertadores, so in order not to affect his performance, I didn't announce it to the outside world. And now that the Copa Libertadores is over and Rafael has been the biggest contributor to River Plate's victory, I can't think of any reason why I shouldn't call him up, age? No, it's not a problem at all. ”

As for Rafael's inclusion in the 23-man squad, Batista said: "He'll play fairly with other players who arrive early, and the form and tactical fit are all things I need to prioritise and no one is an exception. ”

That being said, the media is not stupid either, and it will believe whatever you say.

The big names of Messi, Carlos Tevez, Sergio Aguero, Zanetti, Cambiasso and Mascherano will undoubtedly be on the list in their predictions, and unless there is another force majeure like Diego Milito, the places will already be decided.

On the contrary, Estudiantes midfielder Enzo Pérez, who plays in the domestic league, Boca Juniors defender Monzon, Lanús midfielder Valeri, and midfielder Biglia, who plays in Belgium in the European fringe league, plus Rafael, who has just been selected, are in a precarious situation, and the three who are believed to be eliminated will be produced between them.

Many fans are aggrieved for Rafael, in their opinion, the first few are not top enough in their own strength, and their fame is not big enough, and Rafael is not at the same level at all, but now they are both fallen to the end of the world, which is really miserable......

Who made Rafael selected for the position of striker, look at his competitors, Messi, Higuain, Tevez, Aguero, Lavic...... It's just desperate......

Even if they have confidence in Rafael, now they can only pessimistically pray that Batista is willing to bring six strikers, otherwise Rafael will be completely a two-day trip to the Ezeiza base......

However, compared with the hype from the outside world, the person concerned was too low-key, except for the response on Facebook, "This is a very important incentive for me, thank you very much to Mr. Batista for affirming and trusting me, whether I can participate in the Copa America or not, it will be an unforgettable experience for me", he did not give any interviews, and did not go to the nightclub with his teammates to continue the party after participating in the championship parade, but disappeared from the public.

"Raphael, where have you gone? If you don't participate in the celebration banquet, why is the phone turned off? What's wrong? You're in a bad mood? Who messed with you?" Lanzini, who finally contacted his best friend through the family landline, keenly noticed that the other party was not in the right state, and the whole person was like being shrouded in shadows, not to mention the double joy of winning the championship and being selected for the national team, and even the usual liveliness was not there, as if he had just returned from a funeral.

Raphael was sullen and didn't really know what to say.

What can he say?

said that he couldn't transfer if he wanted to, and he was able to enter the national team because of shady?

said that he didn't want to enter the national team at all now, and Batista made him very unhappy to recruit people without saying hello?

said that he wanted to refuse the call but was unwilling to be threatened by his mother, and even the control of Facebook and mobile phones was tragically deprived?

The more he thought about it, the more depressed he became, but when the words came to his lips, he could only change the subject: "What about our fight in Brazil?

"How is it possible! You think too much, the Copa Libertadores is over, what kind of game is banned?"

Lanzini waved his hand with a big grin, and really thought that the sworn friend was worried about this, but thinking about it, Raphael was banned for five games just by pulling someone else's neckline, and maybe it left a psychological shadow: "Don't worry, at most, it's a fine from the club, it's not a big deal." Didn't you notice that the newspapers were all written off? Clashes on the pitch are so normal, you see last year's Copa Libertadores final, Brazil International was not the same after the game with Mexico's Guadalajara? It was even more intense than ours! I didn't see any superfluous moves from the South American Football Confederation, hehe, if you want me to say, they may have taken this as a repertoire, and they already knew it. ”

Lanzini laughed evilly, unless something like a fight happened in a match, or if the circumstances were particularly bad, there was no need to worry about punishment other than fines.

"Oh......"

Lanzini raised his eyebrows, how did he feel that his dead friend was still preoccupied?

"Hey, Raphael, what's wrong with you? somehow, it's good that we've been wearing the same pants since we were kids, otherwise I'd have thought you'd be there. ”

"That...... What is that?hmm? When will I wear the same pants as you?!" Raphael's feeble voice rose a little.

Lanzini muttered, "Isn't that often said in oriental movies?"

He changed his words: "That, the one that girls come every month, you know." At that time, they are usually uncertain, depressed and fragile for no reason, and even a little nervous. Oh, do you remember Lina? One time she suddenly told me that she wanted to eat ice cream, and I ran all the way to buy it for her, and when I got it back, she cried, and I thought she was moved, and who knew that she broke up with me the next day, because I didn't stop her from eating ice cream when her period came!"

Raphael had no impression of this Lina at all, but this did not prevent him from rolling his eyes: "You have to believe that she just wants to break up with you, and it doesn't matter what the reason is......"

Lanzini refused to accept this explanation, and after a long day of studying women's menstrual periods, the news on TV caught his attention, and he suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "If you want me to say, you shouldn't be haunted because you didn't receive Messi's birthday party invitation, right?"

Raphael's eyes on the other end of the phone were confused, and he didn't know what the topic selection was based on, and how he combined two completely unrelated things.

Then I heard Lanzini say earnestly: "Raphael, you are also a household name now, and you have lost your identity in chasing stars...... Besides, sooner or later you'll catch up with Messi, and he's nothing remarkable......"

Raphael tugged at the corners of his mouth, "That's not what you said when you asked me to sign for you, Manu. ”

"How can that be, you weren't a big star at the time!" Lanzini was right.

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After a break from the sworn friend, Raphael's mood improved a lot.

In the words of the popular Chinese forum, life is like QJ, since you are powerless to resist, it is better to enjoy it.

Raphael silently pressed the anger that was at the mercy of others into his heart, the gentleman took revenge, ten years is not too late, hum.

He went to apologize to his mother first, and his non-violent and uncooperative attitude in the past two days has made Terri very sad.

Terri, who saw her son recover, did not blame him, but was very relieved, sometimes she was really afraid that Rafael would be bent on drilling the horns and refuse the call-up, which can be seen as the consequence of doing so, that is, the future of the national team is bleak, at least during Batista's tenure, he will never think of entering.

Rafael, who successfully lifted the ban after communicating with his mother, turned on his mobile phone as soon as possible, and a lot of information came to his face, removing some of his friends' congratulations on winning the Copa Libertadores and entering the national team.

"Hahahaha, we're going to fight side by side again!

"Your Facebook posts are so bland! Not like you at all! But it's not bad to keep a low profile. ”

"You don't want to be eliminated, but I don't think Mr. Battista should be that boring. ”

"For the champion!"

"Oh yes, tomorrow is my birthday and I'm going to be at the Marcelo restaurant with my brothers. ”

"Tonight at half past nine, do you want to be together?"

"Do you know where it is? It doesn't matter if you don't know, it's not you driving yourself. ”

"Tell me about that...... It feels like you're doing a stand-up comedy, what about you?"

"What's the situation?"

Facebook didn't respond...... Have you been kidnapped?"

"I'm going to call the police!"

"Raphael!!"

"It squeaked when it was turned on!"

……

"Will I be able to see you in Ezeiza tomorrow?"

"You're going to get beaten up for no good reason, I'm telling you. ”

……

Rafael didn't know what Messi was doing now, so he typed a text message slowly: "Happy birthday, Leo!"

After thinking about it, he added another MMS message: "Remember to take the time to get your birthday present, I can't move it." ”

Messi, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, was in San Juan for a charity event to help children who had been persecuted by segregation and racism, joining his national team teammates Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero, who would return to Rosario to celebrate his 24th birthday with his family.

As he was signing autographs for the soccer ball, he felt the vibration of his phone in his pocket, and he took the time to glance at it before the organizers began their next request.

Raphael's text message.

Looks like he's still alive!

Messi breathed a sigh of relief.

Receiving the blessing of the other party's lateness, he smiled slightly, and then clicked on the second one.

Then his hands trembled a little.

When the organizers asked Messi to kick over an inkwell with a ball and splash the ink on the canvas placed in front of him, he accidentally used too much force, and the ball "slammed" the inkwell into a glass block, and the stained ink dragged more beautiful traces on the canvas.

The staff looked at him with some surprise, Messi touched his nose embarrassedly, and couldn't help but grit his teeth and blame Rafael!

This damn kid is really slamming the door!

- The photo Raphael sent him was none other than the apples that had filled half of his storeroom after the Super Derby!

Now, a month has passed, and there are five boxes left......