Overview

• João Cancelo was involved in an altercation outside the Bliss nightclub in Vilamoura on July 27 during his holiday after finishing a season in Saudi Arabia.
• He reportedly punched another man, causing the victim to bleed from the mouth and prompting treatment by INEM emergency responders.
• Nightclub security and the Portuguese Republican National Guard stepped in to de-escalate the situation without further injuries.
• Cancelo has not faced any formal complaints or charges as authorities continue to review the incident and interview witnesses.
• Potential disciplinary actions by his club and football governing bodies are pending outcomes of legal inquiries and internal investigations.