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Controversy in the tunnel between City and Porto: 'Everything is allowed. This is an open bar, until one day'

Now9 September 2026 at 16:22

The tunnel between Manchester City and Porto was the scene of a strong controversy during the match between the two teams. The situation generated indignation, with the phrase "Everything is allowed. This is an open bar, until one day" summarizing the sentiment of those who criticized what happened in that space.

The incident in the tunnel involved tensions between elements of the two teams, raising questions about permissible behavior in the backstage areas of European football stadiums. The controversy became one of the most debated points after the game.

In parallel to the controversy, goalkeeper Diogo Costa was widely praised for his performance. His performance was considered at such a level that some analysts placed him above Gianluigi Donnarumma, an internationally recognized goalkeeper.

The article comes in the context of a match between Manchester City and Porto, where off-field events ended up standing out as much as the sporting competition itself.

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