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Fabio Silva made to wait for Portugal return; dropped from Wales match

The BVB forward was initially recalled by new Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus but was axed from the matchday squad against Wales on Thursday.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:48 PM
Fabio Silva made to wait for Portugal return; dropped from Wales match
Key Things to Know
  • Portugal defeated Wales 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League opener.
  • Joao Felix scored the winning goal for Portugal from outside the box in the 22nd minute.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo had a goal disallowed for offside in the first half.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portugal secured a 1-0 victory over Wales in their UEFA Nations League opener on Thursday. Joao Felix scored the decisive goal in the 22nd minute with a long-range strike, while Cristiano Ronaldo had an effort disallowed for offside in manager Jorge Jesus's debut match.

Borussia Dortmund forward Fabio Silva was omitted entirely from Portugal's matchday squad despite earning a recall following a strong start to the season. The 24-year-old was left off both the starting lineup and the bench, delaying his second international appearance.

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