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Portugal come out on top of a feisty pre-World Cup 'friendly' with Chile translate to arabic

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Portugal come out on top of a feisty pre-World Cup 'friendly' with Chile  translate to arabic

In Portugal, the hosts claimed a 2–1 victory over Chile in a match filled with intensity, which saw a player from each team sent off at the end of the first half following an altercation between Rafael Leão and Iván Román.

Gonçalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes scored Portugal’s goals, while Lucas Cepeda netted Chile’s lone goal in the final minutes.

The match also marked the 227th international appearance of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who extended his world record as the most‑capped player in international football before being substituted at halftime.

After the match, Bruno Fernandes emphasized that Portugal had controlled the game for the full ninety minutes, noting that the team is progressing steadily as it prepares for the World Cup.

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