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Rafael Leao has broken his silence following a shock dismissal during Portugal's World Cup warm-up clash against Chile. The AC Milan forward saw red for violent conduct after an altercation spiralled out of control in first-half stoppage time. Despite the controversy, Selecao boss Roberto Martinez has moved quickly to shield his player from criticism.

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'I wanted to protect my team-mate' - Rafael Leao hits back after red card for punching opponent as Roberto Martinez comes to Portugal star's defence

Published on Jun 8, 2026