Manchester City had two players in the spotlight on Tuesday night, as a tense scene unfolded after Portugal’s loss in Dublin.
A video relayed byRecord showed Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias confronting a small group of Portuguese supporters after the 2-0 defeat. João Félix stepped in and held Bernardo back, while other players kept their distance.
Record added a key detail: some of the fans involved had visited the squad at the team hotel on the morning of the match.
The Portuguese FA invites selected supporters to meet staff, directors and former internationals before each game. According to the report, Bernardo and Rúben recognised a few faces from that event, which fuelled their frustration in the exchange.
The footage raised concerns about organisation and security. No staff or security teams moved in to separate players and supporters.
Commentators from Record criticised that absence and argued that senior figures such as Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias should never handle these situations alone.
The Portuguese FA may now review its match-day protocol. Further steps will depend on how the federation addresses the lack of oversight that allowed the confrontation to escalate.
The Manchester City pair are yet to comment.