Joao Felix was reportedly scolded by a member of Portugal’s staff after speaking to an influencer when the national team arrived in Palm Beach for the World Cup.
A BOLA reported that the Portugal forward was reprimanded after giving comments to an influencer that were not permitted on arrival with the national team.
The video was published on June 13 as Roberto Martínez’s squad continued preparations for Portugal’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup.
A BOLA footage claims Joao Felix received a telling-off
The A BOLA report said Felix received a telling-off from a staff member after giving non-permitted comments to an influencer.
The same report said the winger reacted badly and did not like the reprimand.
The incident took place when Portugal arrived in Palm Beach, where the squad are based before the start of their World Cup campaign.
No formal public comment from Felix, Martínez, or Portugal on the reported incident was found during the current accuracy check.
Portugal begin World Cup campaign against Congo DR
The reported incident comes before Portugal’s first match at the 2026 World Cup. Portugal are in Group K alongside Congo DR, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
Martínez’s side are scheduled to open against Congo DR on June 17, before facing Uzbekistan and Colombia later in the group stage.
The timing makes the moment notable, but the story should still be kept in proportion.
Unless Portugal comment publicly, this remains a reported arrival-day reprimand rather than evidence of a wider issue inside the squad.
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