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Mar122021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes speaks out on Ronaldo’s Champions League failure with Juventus

Bruno Fernandes has defended Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of the criticism the Juventus superstar has faced after his side’s Champions League elimination. The Serie A champions were knocked out by Porto on Tuesday after a dramatic second leg which saw the Portuguese side progress to the next stage on away goals, despite a 3-2 defeat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo had little or no impact on the tie overall and was heavily criticised for turning his back on Sergio Oliveira’s free-kick which turned out to be the decisive goal in the tie. Andrea Pirlo is now clinging to his job with Juventus out of the Champions League and trailing Serie A leaders Inter Milan by 10 points with just 10 matches of the domestic season remaining. Ronaldo joined Ju...

Mar102021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes makes demand over Man Utd transfers before signing new contract

Premier League

Bruno Fernandes wants assurances over Manchester United’s transfer plans before signing a new deal, according to reports. The Portuguese midfielder has made a huge impact since he moved to United just over a year ago, with 35 goals and 21 assists in 63 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United are looking to reward Fernandes with a new deal and are keen for the former Sporting Lisbon star to sign a new five-year contract worth around £200,000 per week. But according to The Sun, Fernandes wants to know what United’s intentions are in the transfer market before he signs a new deal. The report claims that Fernandes wants to know if United are intent on strengthening the team in order to win the Premier League and challenge in Europe. But speaking...

Mar82021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes explains his goal celebration in Man Utd win over Man City

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Bruno Fernandes answered his critics in the Manchester derby with a goal from the spot-kick but said his celebration was not a dig at his detractors but a message to his family. The Portuguese midfielder has enjoyed a spectacular season for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, but has faced criticism for failing to make impact against top sides. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Before Sunday’s trip to the Etihad, Fernandes’ only goal against the ‘Big Six’ had come from the penalty spot in the 6-1 defeat against Tottenham earlier this campaign. Fernandes defended his record in an interview which drew ire from Roy Keane just before the match with the former United skipper branding the midfielder ‘a baby’. But, the former Sporting Lisbon player got his side off to...

Mar62021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd to pay £4m if Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year award

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Manchester United will pay £4.2m to Sporting Lisbon if Bruno Fernandes wins the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award. The Portuguese midfielder has been United’s key player this campaign and has 15 goals and 10 assists in 26 Premier League matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernandes is the current favourite to win the award ahead of Manchester City defender Ruben Dias. And according to The Times, if the Portugal international is crowned the PFA’s Player of the Year, the Red devils will be due to pay Sporting another £4.2 million as part of their initial transfer agreement. United spent an initial £46.6m to sign the player only over a year ago, but the deal has been topped up by add-ons which relates to performance. T...

Mar52021 by JBNo Comments

Nani claims Bruno Fernandes’ impact will have been tough for Pogba

Premier League

Nani has questioned whether Paul Pogba has his ‘full concentration’ on Manchester United and says the impact of Bruno Fernandes made at the club will not have been easy for the Frenchman. There were even signs a good partnership could be brewing as Fernandes and Pogba shone together in midfield with the club sitting top of the table earlier this season, before his injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, former United player Nani claims another player coming in and stealing the limelight midway through last campaign will have been tough for Pogba’s ego. ‘There are different [types of] players on the field – you have Bruno Fernandes, a smarter attacking player, and Pogba who can do a little bit of both [attacking and defending],’ Nani told Stats Pe...

Feb282021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals Bruno Fernandes is not Man Utd’s ‘worst loser’

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Bruno Fernandes isn’t the ‘worst loser’ at the club and that gong belongs to him. Fernandes has earned a huge reputation for his hatred of losing and the Portuguese midfielder never shies away from showing his unhappiness. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Solskjaer by contrast, generally appears to be a cool person. But he revealed that his amiable character isn’t seen by players behind the scenes when they lose matches. And he has insisted that he is the ‘worst loser’ rather than the former Sporting Lisbon star. ‘If you are at Man United and enjoy losing, you are at the wrong place,’ said Solskjaer. ‘I don’t show my frustration maybe so much as Bruno but I think maybe I am the worst...

Feb202021 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool legend Dirk Kuyt calls Bruno Fernandes the best player in the world

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Liverpool legend Dirk Kuyt claims there are ‘no players better than Bruno Fernandes in world football’ at the moment – which is bad news for Donny van de Beek. Van de Beek has struggled to make impact since his summer transfer from Ajax, having started only two matches in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernandes’ outstanding form and the resurgence of Paul Pogba has made first-team opportunities more difficult but Kuyt believes the Netherlands midfielder has already shown his worth and says he will eventually silence his doubters. ‘I think Donny has been very unfortunate because there are no better players than [Bruno] Fernandes in the world at the moment and he’s playing in his position,’ Kuyt told Sky Sports News. ‘I think Donn...

Feb192021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes sends warning to Man Utd team-mates after Sociedad win

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Bruno Fernandes warned his team-mates that their Europa League last-32 tie with Real Sociedad is still very much alive despite their 4-0 win in the first leg and said the squad must ‘grow up’ after recent poor results. The midfielder was once again in good form and gave Manchester United a healthy lead with a pair of well-taken goals in either side of half-time in Turin on Thursday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marcus Rashford finished off a swift counter-attacking move in the 64th minute and Daniel James also got a goal from a tight angle to give Solskjaer’s side a four-goal advantage. Asked what pleased him about the game, Fernandes said: ‘The result, of course. It’s about winning, we want to win games and today we did. ‘I think everything is we...

Feb142021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes & Solskjaer clash as Man Utd boss fumes at his movement

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clashed furiously with Bruno Fernandes on the pitch when he argued about his movement in their draw against West Brom. The Portuguese midfielder scored his 14th goal of the campaign with a volley to avoid embarrassment in a 1-1 draw against West Brom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having conceded after only 83 seconds, United pushed on until Fernandes wrapped his left foot round Luke Shaw’s cross with a minute left for half time. But reports have emerged that he did not have it all his own way on the pitch. Solskjaer was heard fuming at midfielder, telling the player to use more space on the right. The 26-year-old was set up in the formation to play behind striker Edinson Cavani, with Marcus Rashford mov...

Feb72021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes takes aim at Man Utd’s defence after Everton draw

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has hit out at his own defence after they wasted the lead twice in their 3-3 draw with Everton. Just days after thrashing Southampton 9-0, United were on course for another win having recovered well from a poor start to the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United went into the break with a two-goal lead thanks to Edinson Cavani's header and a sublime strike from Fernandes, only for Doucoure and James Rodriguez to draw Everton level within few minutes of the restart. Scott McTominay put the Red devils ahead, only for Calvert-Lewin to react quickest when Lucas Digne's free-kick was flicked on to seal Everton a point in the game. The result means Solskjaer's side have failed to properly close the ga...