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.
‘He needs to look at it’ – Cristiano Ronaldo issue raised by ITV star Ally McCoist
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAlly McCoist thinks Cristiano Ronaldo should be dropped by Portugal manager Roberto Martinez. Despite being the world's highest international goalscorer, entering his 11th major tournament for Portugal, the 39-year-old is yet to register a goal at Euro 2024.
While he is yet to get on the scoresheet, he did selflessly assist Bruno Fernandes with a clear shot at goal during Portugal's comfortable 3-0 victory against Turkey.
Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos and Barcelona's Joao Felix would be the obvious replacements to fill the void if the Manchester United legend was to be substituted.
According to McCoist, who became Scotland's only representative in Germany after Steve Clarke's side failed to progress into the knockout stages, Portugal might improve if Martinez resorts to another forward option. READ MORE: UEFA issue statement after Cristiano Ronaldo security incident as Portugal make safety plea READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo is creating a ‘problem’ for former Man United teammate Bruno Fernandes In conversation with talkSPORT Bet, 61-year-old McCoist said: "I'm not so sure that Cristiano Ronaldo should be starting every game for Portugal.
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