Former Manchester City midfield partners Rodri and Bernardo Silva squared off in a verbal altercation during the closing moments of Spain's dramatic 0-1 victory over Portugal.
Following Mikel Merino's 91st-minute winner, a frustrated Silva missed a header to equalise, prompting a post-miss celebration from the Spaniard.
Speaking to reporters following the Round of 16 battle, Rodri publicly expressed regret for his reaction, taking accountability and admitting, "It was my fault."
Former Manchester City teammates Bernardo Silva and Rodri became embroiled in a heated clash with one another during the closing exchanges of Portugal against Spain.
With a coveted spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals on the line, both squads played out a gruelling, tactical chess match that exploded in the final minutes on Monday night.
Following Mikel Merino's 91st-minute winner, a frustrated Silva missed a header to equalise, prompting a post-miss celebration from the Spaniard.
Speaking to reporters following the Round of 16 battle, Rodri publicly expressed regret for his reaction, taking accountability and admitting, "It was my fault."
Former Manchester City teammates Bernardo Silva and Rodri became embroiled in a heated clash with one another during the closing exchanges of Portugal against Spain.
With a coveted spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals on the line, both squads played out a gruelling, tactical chess match that exploded in the final minutes on Monday night.
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