Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes (born 8 September 1994) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP and the Portugal national team as a midfielder. Fernandes started his career at Serie B side Novara Calcio and soon featured for Udinese and Sampdoria in Serie A.
In 2017, he signed with Sporting CP where he established himself as one of the best players in the Primeira Liga. He was named the LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year in both 2017–18 and 2018–19. In the latter season, he also helped Sporting win the Taça de Portugal. A senior international since 2017, Fernandes represented Portugal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
England announce Wembley tribute for Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEngland's FA have announced a full tribute to Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton who died on Saturday. Charlton, who made 106 appearances for the national team, scored 49 goals in an iconic career which saw him reach the pinnacle of world football.
In 1966, the former midfielder featured in the England team which lifted the World Cup at Wembley Stadium, the only time the Three Lions have secured this achievement to date.
Following news of Charlton's passing, England announced plans to honour the memory of their heroic former player. In a statement, the national team posted: "Rest in peace, Sir Bobby Charlton – one of our nation’s all-time greats. READ MORE: Charlton was a legend who made United greats stop in their stride READ MORE: United players were motivated to beat Sheffield United by Charlton "A full tribute to Sir Bobby will be paid at Wembley Stadium when England play Malta on Friday, November 17." They also added: "A true legend of our game.
We will never forget you, Sir Bobby." England manager Gareth Southgate commented: "The privilege of meeting him on several occasions allowed me to understand his personal pride and emotion in having represented England, and simply confirmed in my mind his standing as one of the gentlemen of the game. "The world of football will unite in sadness at losing an undisputed legend." Before United's clash with Sheffield United on Saturday, all players wore black armbands in memory of Charlton.
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