Bruno Fernandes supports Ronaldo as Portugal's greatest symbol
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Bruno Fernandes stated that Cristiano Ronaldo remains the greatest symbol of Portugal's national team, following Ronaldo's departure from the squad before their Nations League match against Denmark. Portugal won that match 4-2, but Ronaldo left after discussions with the Portuguese Football Federation regarding his role. Fernandes emphasized the need for unity within the team and the respect owed to Ronaldo for his contributions to Portuguese football. Portugal, currently leading Nations League Group A4, is set to play Norway next in Porto.
- •Fernandes praised Ronaldo as a key figure in Portuguese football history.
- •Ronaldo left the squad after being informed he would not start against Denmark.
- •Portugal remains unbeaten in Nations League Group A4 after three matches.
- •The next match for Portugal is against Norway on Sunday.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo 'greatest symbol' of Portugal - Fernandes
- 7:02 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Portugal’s greatest symbol’: Bruno Fernandes backs Cristiano Ronaldo despite walkout
- 6:57 PMBBC Football — Ronaldo still 'greatest symbol' of Portugal - Fernandes
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo will always be Portugal's 'greatest symbol' - Fernandes
"Fernandes: ‘there are no divisions in the national team’ Ronaldo left team camp last week in selection row Bruno Fernandes has said Cristiano Ronaldo remains “the greatest symbol” of the Portugal team, despite his decision to walk out on the squad this week. Ronaldo said on Wednesday he had left the team camp after the Portugal coach, Jorge Jesus, said he would not start against Denmark. Portugal went on to win the Nations League contest 4-2 without him, and Ronaldo’s international future remains in doubt. Continue reading...
"(PA Media/dpa) - Cristiano Ronaldo will always be the “greatest symbol” of Portugal’s national team and country, according to Bruno Fernandes. The Al Nassr forward and five-time Ballon d’Or winner left the camp ahead of their last match against Denmark in Copenhagen after discussions with Portuguese Football Federation present Pedro Proenca.
"Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure despite leaving the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:03 PMRonaldo 'greatest symbol' of Portugal - Fernandes
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure despite leaving the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.
- The Guardian SportOct 3, 2026, 7:02 PM‘Portugal’s greatest symbol’: Bruno Fernandes backs Cristiano Ronaldo despite walkout
Fernandes: ‘there are no divisions in the national team’ Ronaldo left team camp last week in selection row Bruno Fernandes has said Cristiano Ronaldo remains “the greatest symbol” of the Portugal team, despite his decision to walk out on the squad this week. Ronaldo said on Wednesday he had left the team camp after the Portugal coach, Jorge Jesus, said he would not start against Denmark. Portugal went on to win the Nations League contest 4-2 without him, and Ronaldo’s international future remains in doubt. Continue reading...
- BBC FootballOct 3, 2026, 6:57 PMRonaldo still 'greatest symbol' of Portugal - Fernandes
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure despite leaving the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 6:48 PMRonaldo will always be Portugal's 'greatest symbol' - Fernandes
(PA Media/dpa) - Cristiano Ronaldo will always be the “greatest symbol” of Portugal’s national team and country, according to Bruno Fernandes. The Al Nassr forward and five-time Ballon d’Or winner left the camp ahead of their last match against Denmark in Copenhagen after discussions with Portuguese Football Federation present Pedro Proenca.
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