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Jack Flintham

Man City star Ruben Dias confused as 'very clear' decision goes against Portugal in World Cup loss

Manchester City star Ruben Dias was left perplexed after the referee failed to award a penalty for Portugal during their 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco.

Youssef En-Nesyri gave the African side the lead just before half time after he capitalised on a defensive mix-up at the back. Portugal felt that the should have had the chance to bring the game level moments later when Bruno Fernandes was brought down by Achraf Hakimi.

Following a VAR check, the officials decided that no further action needed to be taken and the play resumed. Protestations from the Portuguese players continued at the break - Fernandes making his anger particularly clear - and Dias was still smarting with the decision at full time.

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