Fernandes Hails Portugal's 'Greatest Symbol' Ronaldo, Calls for Unity
Portugal are trying to calm tensions after the 41-year-old forward left camp, and the federation wants a respectful end to his international career.
- On Wednesday, 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal squad after being told he would not start against Denmark in the Nations League, a match Portugal won 4-2 without him.
- Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes called for unity on Saturday, addressing a tumultuous few days in which Portuguese fans' opinions have been split over Ronaldo's departure from the national team.
- "Cristiano Ronaldo will never cease to be the greatest symbol," Fernandes told reporters, urging the country to respect all sides and avoid dividing itself over the decision.
- Coach Jorge Jesus, 72, dismissed the controversy to focus on Sunday's game against Norway in Porto, calling Ronaldo a "symbol of Portugal."
- Portugal's future with the 41-year-old attacker remains uncertain after his walkout, though the team successfully beat Norway and Denmark away from home before facing Norway again on Sunday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Bruno Fernandes says absent superstar is 'greatest symbol of Portugal'
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure despite leaving the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.
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The 41-year-old superstar said Wednesday he had left the team after coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo would not start against Denmark in the Nations League, a match Portugal won 4-2 without him. Former Real Madrid and Manchester United attacker Ronaldo's future with the national team, for whom he is the leading goalscorer and most capped player, is in doubt after his walk out. "Regarding Cristiano, I had a conversation with him, and what I told him…
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The Portuguese breeder said he will take stock of this explosive situation after the League of Nations meeting against Norway on Sunday in Porto.
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