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Portugal forward Rafael Leão explained his punch on Chile defender Ivan Román during a World Cup friendly, saying he never intended to hurt him but was defending a teammate. Leão insisted the strike was a split‑second reaction to protect a fellow player.
The referee issued warnings to both participants and halted play briefly. The Portuguese federation is reviewing the incident and expects to impose a modest sanction.
The episode could influence team morale ahead of the upcoming tournament.
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