‘Portugal’s greatest symbol’: Bruno Fernandes backs Cristiano Ronaldo despite walkout
Fernandes: ‘There are no divisions in the national team’ Ronaldo left team camp this 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…
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