Rafael Leao and Ivan Roman Sent Off in Portugal-Chile FIFA World Cup Warm-Up Match
During a FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly in Oeiras, Portugal's Rafael Leao and Chile's Ivan Roman were both sent off following a heated altercation that began after a dispute between Joao Cancelo and Felipe Faundez. Leao reportedly struck Roman, leading to red cards for both players before halftime. Despite playing with ten men, Portugal secured a 2-1 victory with goals from Goncalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes. The incident has raised concerns about potential suspensions affecting Leao's World Cup participation.