Portugal's Possession Paradox: One Shot in 62 Minutes

Portugal's performance in their latest fixture left fans scratching their heads. After Ruben Neves netted a sixth-minute goal, the Seleção managed just one shot attempt between the 6th and 68th minutes, despite enjoying 75% possession. That's a staggering hour of football without a single shot on target—a stat that defies logic for a team packed with creative talent. Midfielders like Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, and João Neves were guilty of playing far too many sideways and backwa...