Portugal's World Cup Warm-Up Match Erupts in Chaos as Rafael Leao Gets Red Card for Striking Rival

RAFAEL LEAO was sent off for striking an opponent in Portugal’s World Cup friendly.

The star, linked with a transfer to the Prem this summer, lost his head before half-time in the 2-1 win over Chile.

Joao Cancelo had clashed with Felipe Faundez when Leao, 26, got involved in the scuffle.

He grabbed Ivan Roman’s neck before appearing to strike him, with the stricken Chilean also given his marching orders.

Goncalo Guedes opened the scoring after replacing at the break before Bruno Fernandes sealed the victory.

Lucas Cepeda pulled one back for Chile in the dying seconds.

Leao now risks missing games at the World Cup with Fifa set to decide on any ban.

Roberto Martinez’s side have one more warm-up against on Wednesday before their opening Group K clash with .

Leao, 26, is expected to leave his club this summer after appearing to issue a come-and-get-me plea.

Speaking on his future recently, Leao said: “I already won two trophies in Italy and have been there for a while.

“The League is evolving, but for my style of football, I think the Premier League or would make more of my talent, as a player.

If a Premier League opportunity were to come along, I would be very happy.

“I think that I can put my talent up against the players there, who are of a very high level. Playing in that kind of a league really gets the best out of a player.”

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