Barcelona fullback Cancelo: My goal was a slap in the face for my critics

Football
17 Oct 2023 • 11:34 PM MYT
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Barcelona fullback Joao Cancelo had a swipe at his critics after scoring for Portugal last night.

Cancelo celebrated his goal in victory over Bosnia angrily.

Asked about his gestures, the fullback said: "I celebrated it like this because news about me came out that was not related to football and what I have done is that you have to value yourself, more in this case the Portuguese player.

"It was a slap in the face to those who criticise me. I have always been professional. There are those who sell a bad image of me, but it is not true. I have a good heart and I do everything I can to help Portugal and Bara."

It's suggested Cancelo was responding to his bust-up with autograph hunters outside Barca's training ground last week.