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Portugal defeats Nigeria 2-1 as Diogo Dalot registers assist in World Cup warm-up
Manchester United defender set up Pedro Neto's opener as Portugal secured a friendly win in Leiria ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Portugal edged past Nigeria 2-1 in an international friendly on June 10, with Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot providing the assist for the opening goal. The match, played at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, served as a final tune-up before the 2026 World Cup.
Pedro Neto broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, finishing off a play created by Dalot.
How the match unfolded
Nigeria found an equalizer before halftime, leveling the score. Dalot was substituted later in the game. A second goal arrived in the 75th minute to restore the home side’s lead, and Portugal closed out the 2-1 victory.
The squad featured several players from top European clubs, including Bruno Fernandes, Dalot’s teammate at Manchester United.
Dalot’s growing role in the national team
Off the pitch, Dalot has shown business interests beyond football. He reportedly invested around 1M euros in Bioniq, a healthtech company specializing in personalized nutrition through AI and blood data analysis. That investment was reported around March 2025.