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Fulham Substitute Scores Late Equalizer, Defies Transfer Rumors
16 Aug
Summary
- Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz scored late equalizer against Brighton
- Muniz set aside transfer speculation to make an impact
- Fulham manager praised Muniz's professionalism
On August 16, 2025, Fulham's substitute striker Rodrigo Muniz scored a crucial late equalizer to earn his team a 1-1 draw against Brighton in the Premier League. The 24-year-old Brazilian forward, who has been linked with a move to Italian club Atalanta, came off the bench to level the score in the sixth minute of added time.
Fulham had fallen behind earlier in the second half to a penalty scored by Brighton's Matt O'Riley. However, Muniz, who joined Fulham from Flamengo in 2021 and scored 11 goals last season, refused to let the transfer speculation affect his performance. He celebrated the goal by holding up a Fulham scarf in front of the traveling fans, showcasing his commitment to the club.
Fulham manager Marco Silva praised Muniz's professionalism, stating that the player "deserves respect" for his actions. Silva highlighted Muniz's strong relationship with the Fulham supporters and expressed confidence that the young striker will continue to improve this season.
The draw was a significant result for Fulham, who were able to salvage a point despite falling behind. Brighton, on the other hand, were left disappointed after failing to hold on to their lead, having dropped 22 points from winning positions last season.
