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World Cup 2026: Rodri apologizes to Bernardo Silva after Portugal’s elimination
Rodri Apologizes to Bernardo Silva After Heated World Cup Encounter
Spain midfielder Rodri has issued an apology to Portugal’s Bernardo Silva following a confrontation during their World Cup Round of 16 match on Monday.
The incident occurred as Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal in Dallas, allowing them to advance to the quarter-finals. A late goal from Mikel Merino sealed the win for Spain.
Rodri’s actions during the match led to a tense exchange with Silva. After the game, Rodri acknowledged the friction, stating, “I apologize to Bernardo Silva for celebrating his miss on that last action. It’s my fault.”
Both players were teammates at Manchester City before their respective national team commitments.