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Bruno Fernandes denies Portugal rift after Ronaldo departure
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes has addressed the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the national team camp. Ronaldo left the squad following reports of a disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus after being named an unused substitute during a Nations League match against Denmark.
Speaking ahead of Portugal’s upcoming fixture against Norway, Fernandes emphasized that there is no rift within the squad. He stated that the team remains united and focused on performance, noting, “The most important thing is that, regardless of what happens, Cristiano Ronaldo will never cease to be the greatest symbol of our national team, of our football, and of the country.”
Fernandes urged the public to avoid taking sides and called for internal matters to be resolved privately. He expressed hope that any potential departure of the 41-year-old veteran would be handled as a celebration of his legacy rather than a rupture. Despite Ronaldo's absence, Portugal secured a 4-2 victory over Denmark and currently leads Group A4 in the Nations League.
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Bruno Fernandes · Cristiano Ronaldo · Denmark · Jorge Jesus · Portugal · Portugal national football team · Portugal national team · Portuguese Football Federation · RTP 1 · SIC · TVI
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] RTP 1 reached a weekly average market share of 13.2%, its best result of the year.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SIC led the weekly audience ratings with a 14.9% share.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The matches marked the debut of Jorge Jesus as the national team coach.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Portugal vs. Wales match drew more than 2.4 million viewers.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Norway vs. Portugal football match was the most-watched program of the week, with over 2.6 million viewers.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] RTP 1's performance was driven by broadcasting two matches of the Portuguese national football team.