Rodri and Bernardo Silva clash during Spain's win over Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Rodri and Bernardo Silva, former Manchester City teammates, had a verbal altercation during the closing moments of Spain's 1-0 victory over Portugal on July 6, 2026. The clash followed a missed header by Silva, which prompted an emotional response from Rodri. Silva's missed chance came in the dying minutes after Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to secure Spain's advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. In a post-match interview, Rodri expressed regret for his reaction during the incident, stating, 'It was my fault.' Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the next round.
- •Spain secures a 1-0 win over Portugal on July 6, 2026.
- •Mikel Merino scored the match-winner in the 91st minute.
- •Rodri and Bernardo Silva clashed after Silva missed a late equalizing chance.
- •Rodri publicly apologized for his reaction to Silva's miss.
- •Spain advances to face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-finals.
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri sorry after World Cup spat with longtime Man City teammate Bernardo Silva
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — “It was my fault” – Bernardo Silva and Rodri clash during Spain win over Portugal
"Spain midfielder Rodri expressed regret at celebrating in the face of Bernardo Silva after his former Manchester City teammate missed a late chance to equalize for Portugal in their heavyweight World Cup match. Silva had a chance to take the round-of-16 game — won 1-0 by Spain on Monday — to extra time but headed over the crossbar after six minutes of stoppage time. As the Portugal playmaker lay on the ground with his head in his hands, Rodri walked up to Silva and clenched his fist in a taunting gesture.
"Former Manchester City midfield partners Rodri and Bernardo Silva squared off in a verbal altercation during the closing moments of Spain’s dramatic 0-1 victory over Portugal.Following Mikel Merino�...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 12:49 PMRodri sorry after World Cup spat with longtime Man City teammate Bernardo Silva
Spain midfielder Rodri expressed regret at celebrating in the face of Bernardo Silva after his former Manchester City teammate missed a late chance to equalize for Portugal in their heavyweight World Cup match. Silva had a chance to take the round-of-16 game — won 1-0 by Spain on Monday — to extra time but headed over the crossbar after six minutes of stoppage time. As the Portugal playmaker lay on the ground with his head in his hands, Rodri walked up to Silva and clenched his fist in a taunting gesture.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 7:00 AM“It was my fault” – Bernardo Silva and Rodri clash during Spain win over Portugal
Former Manchester City midfield partners Rodri and Bernardo Silva squared off in a verbal altercation during the closing moments of Spain’s dramatic 0-1 victory over Portugal.Following Mikel Merino�...
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