Portugal HubThe Portugal national football team has a new reinforcement for the 2026 World Cup. Matheus Nunes, midfielder of Manchester City, talked about his choice to play for Portugal instead of Brazil.
Who is Matheus Nunes?
Matheus Nunes is a Brazilian midfielder born in 1998. He started his career at Sporting de Lisboa and currently plays for Manchester City.
Why did Matheus Nunes choose Portugal?
Matheus Nunes said he chose to play for Portugal because the country gave him the opportunity to play football seriously. He never played federated in Brazil and feels that he owes more to Portugal than to Brazil.
What did Matheus Nunes say about a possible final against Brazil?
Matheus Nunes said it would be special to play a final against Brazil, but that it's not a matter of preference. He wants to be in the final, regardless of the opponent.
| Player | Club | National Team |
|---|---|---|
| Matheus Nunes | Manchester City | Portugal |
How would Matheus Nunes' family position themselves in a game against Brazil?
Matheus Nunes said that his family in Brazil would probably cheer for Brazil, but that his mother would probably cheer for Portugal.
