Pedro Porro apologises to Sporting fans after Portugal v Spain (video) | OneFootball

Pedro Porro did not forget Sporting after Spain’s 1-0 win over Portugal, which secured the Spanish national team’s place in the World Cup quarter-finals. At the end of the match, the former Lions full-back left a message for the green-and-white supporters.

Speaking to Sport TV, the Spanish international began by expressing his satisfaction with the win, but also took the opportunity to apologise to Sporting fans. "I’m happy that we won and now we have to start thinking about the next game. All I can do is send a hug to the Sporting fans, who must be angry with me", he said.

Pedro Porro also highlighted the balance that marked the clash between Spain and Portugal, considering that the outcome was ultimately decided by small details. "The difference was in the details. I was very happy with the victory because it allows us to move forward. We were a team from the beginning to the end of the game", he explained.

The former Sporting player also recalled that the previous duel between the two national teams had been decided on penalties, stressing that this time a single moment of inspiration was enough to make the difference on the scoreboard.

In the same interview, Pedro Porro praised the quality of the Portuguese national team, highlighting names such as Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes. Even so, the right-back said he was pleased with Spain’s qualification, as they continue to dream of winning the World Cup.

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