Overview

• Rafinha's contract with Coritiba, originally valid until the end of 2025, was mutually terminated after his unauthorized participation in the Beckenbauer-Cup in Munich.
• The 39-year-old joined a reunion with his former Bayern Munich teammates during the club's 125th-anniversary celebrations, playing for the FC Bayern Legends team.
• Rafinha stated he traveled to Germany for a court appointment and spontaneously decided to participate in the event, but he did not inform Coritiba of his plans.
• Coritiba was unaware of the tournament and expressed disapproval of Rafinha's actions, which led to the contract's termination.
• Rafinha publicly acknowledged his mistake, expressed regret, and accepted full responsibility for his decision to participate without notifying his current club.