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LISBON, PORTUGAL (AP) \u2014 Portugal<\/span> Forward Rafael Le\u00e3o was sent off for punching an opponent during Saturday’s 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup pre-game.<\/p>\n

Leon got into a heated argument with Chilean defender Ivan Roman after he felt he had been fouled by another opponent. Leon was seen throwing a punch, with Roman reacting angrily, and both were shown straight red cards just before half-time.<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldo<\/span> He started, but was sent off at half-time, allowing substitute Gonzalo Guedes to score the opening goal.<\/p>\n

Bruno Fernandes extended Portugal’s lead to two points in the 75th minute, while Lucas Cepeda scored in stoppage time for Chile.<\/p>\n

Portugal is in Group K at the World Cup along with Colombia, Uzbekistan and Congo. Portugal open against Congo in Houston on June 17th.<\/p>\n

Ronaldo is aiming for a record-tying sixth World Cup appearance.<\/p>\n

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AP World Cup: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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