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.
Gary Lineker issues 15-word message after Emile Smith Rowe opener vs Manchester United
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGary Lineker has called Emile Smith Rowe's opener against Manchester United "unusual and unfortunate" but has admitted that the goal was legitimate despite protests.
David de Gea was down injured as the England international volleyed into an empty net in the first half of their clash on Thursday.
After deliberation, Martin Atkinson, with the aid of Andre Marriner behind the VAR monitor at Stockley Park, judged that United midfielder, Fred, had inflicted the damage on the Spanish goalkeeper and no infringement had taken place.
Despite the controversy, the Reds went on to win 3-2 thanks to a second-half brace from Cristiano Ronaldo with Bruno Fernandes levelling proceedings on the stroke of half-time.
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