World Cup: Portugal vs Chile (2-1) Marked by a Brawl

The friendly match before the World Cup between Portugal and Chile (2-1) was overshadowed by a brawl that led to the expulsion of Portuguese winger Rafael Leao. This incident prompted Leao to quickly justify his actions on social media after the match. He stated, "Regarding my expulsion, I just wanted to protect my teammate, with no intention of harming the opponent!" in an Instagram post.

Leao also took a moment to thank the Portuguese supporters in the stands, saying, "Thank you to all the Portuguese who created an incredible atmosphere in Jamor, let's continue together." Despite this incident, the Portuguese team delivered a convincing performance just eleven days before their World Cup opener against the DR Congo on June 17. They have one more preparation match to play against Nigeria on Wednesday (9:45 PM), without Leao due to his suspension.