Portugal Defeats Germany 2-1 Amid Referee Controversy in Nations League

Bernardo Silva criticized referee Slavko Vincic for allowing a controversial goal during Portugal's 2-1 UEFA Nations League semi-final win over Germany, claiming the official 'doesn't know the rules.' The disputed goal came when Germany's Florian Wirtz scored after a pass from Joshua Kimmich, despite Portugal's Nick Woltemade being in an offside position and interfering with defender Ruben Dias. Despite the controversial call, Portugal fought back with goals from Francisco Conceicao and Cristiano Ronaldo, who extended his international scoring record to 137 goals. Silva expressed frustration with the refereeing but praised his team's character, intensity, and adaptability, particularly highlighting João Neves' versatility. The match featured heated moments, including confrontations involving Silva, Bruno Fernandes, and Wirtz, who is a transfer target for Liverpool. Portugal's victory secured their place in the Nations League final, where Silva remains focused on team improvement and success.