Bruno Fernandes risks row with Cristiano Ronaldo as he publicly disagrees with ex-Man Utd star’s Portugal verdict
BRUNO FERNANDES risked the fury of Cristiano Ronaldo after publicly disagreeing with his Portugal captain.
Ronaldo, 38, scored twice in a 6-0 win over Luxembourg last night.
Bruno Fernandes challenges Cristiano Ronaldo with comments to Portugal
Bruno Fernandes challenges Cristiano Ronaldo with comments to Portugal
The result allowed Roberto Martinez to continue his impeccable start as head coach of Portugal, sustaining a 4-0 win over Lichtenstein on Thursday in Euro 2024 qualifying.
Ronaldo claims the new coach, who replaced Fernando Santos after the World Cup, has brought "new breath" to the national team.
Santos was at the helm for eight years and led Portugal to Euro 2016 glory, their first major title win, as well as the inaugural Nations League championship. But Fernandes took issue with his former Manchester United team-mate Ronaldo's comments about Martinez.
The 28-year-old Old Trafford midfielder replied:
"No, he's just a new coach, with new ideas.
“There is no breath of fresh air.
"It's just a transitional period. The atmosphere in the national team is always good. SPECIAL BETTING - BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES UK
"There's a new dynamic, a new coach and we have to assimilate his ideas."
This is not the first time Fernandes has expressed his feelings about Ronaldo.
When CR7 arrived in Portugal for the World Cup, Fernandes was cold to his captain - just days after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan was posted.
Roberto Martinez replaces Fernando Santos on the bench
Roberto Martinez replaces Fernando Santos on the bench
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