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.
Jamie Redknapp delivers Bruno Fernandes red card verdict after Man United humiliation
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJamie Redknapp has admitted he didn't think Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off during Manchester United's humiliating 3-0 defeat against Tottenham.
The United captain was shown a straight red card in the 42nd minute at Old Trafford for a late challenge on James Maddison. As the England international tried to dribble the ball through midfield, Fernandes appeared to slip before lunging in on the Tottenham midfielder, catching him with studs on the side of his left knee.
The Spurs players were furious with the tackle, and referee Chris Kavanagh handed Fernandes a straight red card. Explaining the decision on X, Premier League Match Centre said: "The referee issued a red card to Fernandes for a challenge on Maddison.
The VAR checked and confirmed the referee's call of serious foul play." READ MORE: 'Rubbish from him!' - Gary Neville fumes at what Man United star did before Tottenham opener READ MORE: United handed Yoro injury recovery boost as Ten Hag drops comeback hint Despite this, ex-Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder Redknapp has criticised the decision to give Fernandes a red card and believes that a booking would have been sufficient.
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