Shocking! Portugal star involved in nightclub brawl and allegedly punched a man

Cancelo transferred from Manchester City to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal last summer for €25 million. He had fallen out of favour under Pep Guardiola, and reports suggested several disagreements between the player and the Spanish manager.

The Portuguese star had loan spells at Bayern Munich and Barcelona before being permanently transferred by City to Saudi Arabia. He has 60 caps and 10 goals for the Portuguese national team.

The defender was spending his holiday in the Algarve, recovering after a long season culminating in the Club World Cup in the USA, where he played for his club, Al-Hilal.

According to Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha, via GSP, the Portuguese national team defender was involved in a physical altercation during a visit to Bliss Club in the coastal town of Vilamoura, where he allegedly punched a man in the face.

The publication reports that Cancelo was initially in a quieter area of the nightclub but later moved to a more lively section, where an argument broke out. The situation quickly de-escalated, but medical personnel were called as the man who was struck was bleeding from the mouth.

The Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), the Portuguese police force, were alerted and initiated an investigation at the scene. However, Correio da Manha reports that as of last Saturday, no formal complaint had been filed against the Portuguese international.

On his Instagram account, Cancelo, known for his fiery temperament, has recently posted photos from Greece, where he appears to be continuing his holiday with his family after his stay in the Algarve.