Silva Tackle Leaves Ødegaard Limping in Portugal-Norway

Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League, but the match’s closing minutes were overshadowed by Bernardo Silva’s late kick to Martin Ødegaard after the Arsenal captain had released the ball. Ødegaard confronted Silva and later criticized the challenge as unnecessary and unacceptable, saying he had taken a knock to his ankle; he limped off but hoped the injury would not keep him out of action. Silva responded to questions about the clash with, “It’s football, my friend.” Norwegian players and commentators also condemned the tackle, while reports said Silva received a yellow card.