João Félix

On 6 July 2026, Record reported tense exchanges and physical contact on the pitch between João Félix and Pedro Porro during the World Cup, with no alleged criminal offence.

State of the evidence

match incident and reactions from the benches documented

Legal status — source text

no major disciplinary proceedings identified

Attribution

personal responsibility for his reaction; Porro's initial foul is separate

After mixed spells at several major clubs, Félix faced public criticism for inconsistency. Saúl Ñíguez suggested his problem lay in his daily work, while Deco said he could give the impression of giving up easily in difficult moments.

State of the evidence

specific criticism by former teammates/executives documented

Legal status — source text

no disciplinary or judicial proceedings

Attribution

allegations/opinions concerning his professionalism; no objective wrongdoing or sanction established

Félix posted videos of a fishing trip showing, among other things, a hammerhead shark held out of the water. Online users accused him of animal cruelty and highlighted the vulnerability of many hammerhead shark species.

State of the evidence

videos posted by Félix and public reactions documented

Legal status — source text

no personal legal investigation or sanction verified

Attribution

personal responsibility for the publication and handling of the shark; characterisation as cruelty comes from critics

In summer 2025, Félix appeared close to returning to Benfica before signing for Al-Nassr. Months later, he claimed that Benfica had never genuinely shown a willingness to take him back, prompting a public response from Rui Costa.

State of the evidence

transfer negotiations and conflicting statements documented

Legal status — source text

no judicial proceedings

Attribution

personal responsibility for his career choice and account of negotiations

The relationship between João Félix and Diego Simeone deteriorated sharply. In 2023, Félix declared that playing for Barça was a dream, subsequently scored and celebrated against Atlético, and faced intense hostility from Madrid supporters on his return.

State of the evidence

public statements, successive loan transfers and supporters' reactions documented

Legal status — source text

no judicial proceedings

Attribution

personal responsibility limited to his statements and career choices

One day after joining Chelsea on loan, Félix was sent off against Fulham for a dangerous tackle on Kenny Tete. His team lost, and his costly loan spell was immediately reduced by three matches.

State of the evidence

sending-off and suspension documented

Attribution

direct personal responsibility for the sanctioned tackle

Asked ahead of the World Cup, Félix acknowledged Brazil's individual quality but said they were not 'the best' national team and joked about wanting to beat Brazil to silence his teammate Matheus Cunha.

State of the evidence

public statement documented

Legal status — source text

no disciplinary or judicial proceedings

Attribution

personal responsibility for the remark; humorous context is important