Bruno Fernandes responds to the Ronaldo–Jesus controversy… What does he say?

Bruno Fernandes takes a position on the crisis between Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus

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Bruno Fernandes responds to the Ronaldo–Jesus controversy… What does he say?

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04.10.26 14:45 UEFA Nations League A

Portugal

Norway

In the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Portugal’s captain, spoke about the controversy surrounding the departure of the Al-Nassr forward from the national team camp. The Manchester United midfielder also revealed that he had spoken with his teammate after his departure.

🚨🇵🇹 Bruno Fernandes: “Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the respect of all Portuguese people, regardless of who likes him more or likes him less”. https://t.co/Cp4BNVTqGN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 3, 2026

Bruno Fernandes speaks out on the Cristiano Ronaldo situation

Before the match against Norway, scheduled for this Sunday in Porto, Fernandes spoke in particular about his conversation with Cristiano and the special place the latter occupies in the history of Portuguese football.

He said: “I spoke to him, and what I told him, I will repeat here: the most important thing is that, whatever happens, Cristiano Ronaldo will never cease to be the greatest symbol of our national team, our football and our country.”

He added: “For everything he has achieved, not only in Portugal but throughout the world. He has secured a place not only among the greatest players of all time, but also in the hearts of all Portuguese people.”

Bruno Fernandes also denied any divisions within the Portugal squad, assuring that the group remains united despite the debates surrounding the team.

He concluded: “The most important thing is that we stop creating problems; there is no division within the national team. It is one team and it will remain so, despite all the noise that may come from outside.”

Ronaldo’s departure from the Portugal camp last Wednesday came as questions continued to mount over his relationship with Jorge Jesus. The coach had previously mentioned that tensions existed between him and the Portugal captain.

Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence, Portugal managed to beat Denmark (4-2) in the Nations League.

🚨 Bruno Fernandes on Cristiano and Jorge Jesus: “We are completely outside the matter. We are aware of what you are saying and what we are seeing”. “But what I think, once again, is that the country should not divide itself, that people should not take sides, and that we should experience all of this as one. We should respect and accept all sides, but at the same time, as I said, Cris is and will always be the greatest icon of our national team, our football and also world football”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 3, 2026

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