Leeds United star Raphinha set for repeat trip to South America and Lionel Messi battle in November games with Brazil

Brazil boss Tite has made his latest decision about Leeds United star Raphinha ahead of November's World Cup qualifiers
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Whites winger Raphinha dazzled in his first three games for Brazil during the October international break against Venezuela, Colombia and Uruguay.

Brazil now face another two World Cup qualifiers in November and Raphinha has once again been included in Tite's squad, despite the return of Liverpool star Bobby Firmino who is also included after recovering from injury.

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From a UK time perspective, Brazil face a home clash against Colombia in the early hours of Friday, November 12 (kick-off 12.30am), staged in Sao Paulo.

Four days later, Raphinha could come up against Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi as Brazil face an away fixture against Argentina in a 11.30pm kick-off on Tuesday, November 16 staged in San Juan.

Leeds have four games in November, even allowing for the two-week international break.

Marcelo Bielsa's Whites will sign off for the next pause to the season after the home clash against Leicester City on Sunday, November 7 (2pm kick-off).

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United will return to action with a trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, November 21 - a game which is a 4.30pm kick-off.

NOVEMBER GAMES: For Leeds United star Raphinha for Brazil following boss Tite's last squad selection. Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images.NOVEMBER GAMES: For Leeds United star Raphinha for Brazil following boss Tite's last squad selection. Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images.
NOVEMBER GAMES: For Leeds United star Raphinha for Brazil following boss Tite's last squad selection. Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images.

Leeds are then away at Brighton the following Saturday night and at home to Crystal Palace on Tuesday, November 30.

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