Also known as: The Portuguese midfielder
Manchester United midfielder who won PFA player of the year in 2026 after breaking Premier League assist record with 21.
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Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity By AFP October 03, 2026 11:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans as he arrives for a …
Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unityCitizen Digital
… That narrow escape triggered a response from United as Bruno Fernandes picked out Martinez for a stinging strike from the edge of the penalty area, forcing Bernd Leno to make a superb save. …
Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on CarrickCitizen Digital
… Bruno Fernandes's goal was given despite the presence of Marcus Rashford in an offside position in a 2-1 win for United at Old Trafford. …
Maresca defends VAR officials after Man City benefit from errorCitizen Digital
… With City down to 10 men after Phil Foden's dismissal for kicking Bruno Fernandes, Haaland netted on the hour mark with a close-range finish from Josko Gvardiol's cross. …
Referee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derbyThe Standard
… Despite playing with ten men following Phil Foden’s 23rd-minute red card for a kick on Bruno Fernandes, City broke the deadlock on the hour mark. …
How VAR 'robbed' Manchester United in derby defeat at Old TraffordThe Standard
… With City down to 10 men after Phil Foden's dismissal for kicking Bruno Fernandes, Haaland netted on the hour mark with a close-range finish from Josko Gvardiol's cross. …
Haaland revels in Man City's contentious win over Man UtdCitizen Digital
… Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes to give the visitors a mountain to climb. …
Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man UtdCitizen Digital
… Since he has been restored to the starting line-up, alongside Tielemans and captain Bruno Fernandes, United have scored 11 times in three games. …
Mainoo a 'massive influence' on Man Utd upturn, says CarrickCitizen Digital
… Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez were on target at Old Trafford as the Red Devils took advantage of a kind draw to get their Champions League campaign up and running. …
Man Utd outclass Sabah on Champions League returnCitizen Digital
… I’ve seen it myself, and I know he can do that and looking forward to him doing that a little bit more often for us." After a dreadful 2-0 defeat at newly-promoted Hull on the opening weekend of the season, United bounced back to thrash Ipswich 5-2 thanks to Bruno Fernandes's hat …
Man Utd in 'good place' despite imperfect squad, says CarrickPortugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing icon despite leaving the team's training camp after coach Jorge Jesus announced he would not start against Denmark in a Nations League match; Portugal won the match 4-2 without him.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing icon despite leaving the team's training camp after coach Jorge Jesus announced he would not start against Denmark in a Nations League match; Portugal won the match 4-2 without him.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but pressure mounts on boss Michael Carrick after a lacklustre display. United have one win in five Premier League matches and trail Manchester City by ten points.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his Manchester City team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, where Erling Haaland's controversial 60th-minute goal was allowed despite an offside player interfering with play. Pro Ref acknowledged the mistake, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Professional Game Referees admitted that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment," even though City midfielder Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position when the goal was scored.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Professional Game Referees issued an official statement admitting an "error of judgment" after Erling Haaland's match-winning goal was incorrectly allowed to stand in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, though VAR had determined Haaland was onside and Enzo Fernández did not touch the ball.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Erling Haaland scored the goal that gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday in a match marred by VAR controversy; City played with 10 men after Phil Foden's dismissal, and Haaland's goal was initially disallowed for offside before VAR overturned the decision.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United recovered from a goal down to defeat Ipswich 5-2 in a Premier League match on Sunday, bouncing back from a 2-0 loss to Hull the previous weekend.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said new signing Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks due to an ankle injury, though Carrick remains excited by the Cameroonian midfielder's potential. Baleba joined from Brighton for £70 million.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after breaking the Premier League all-time record for assists with 21 goals set up during the 2025–26 season. Manchester City's Khadija Shaw won the women's award for the second time.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Carlos Baleba, 22, has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million, becoming the third midfielder signed by United during the summer transfer window alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland. United led twice through goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu but conceded three goals from close range before Loftus-Cheek added a fourth for Milan.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a Gothenburg friendly on Saturday, but the result was overshadowed by a foot injury to England midfielder Mason Mount, who lasted less than 20 minutes before being replaced by Tyler Fletcher.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia and Portugal drew 0-0 in their World Cup Group K match on Sunday, with Colombia finishing top of the group. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal will face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday, with a late goal ruled out for marginal offside. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals in a 1-1 draw with Portugal in Group K, with Yoane Wissa's header canceling out Joao Neves's early goal. The African side, appearing in their first World Cup since 1974, more than held their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak, while Cristiano Ronaldo was largely peripheral throughout the match.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever World Cup point, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in a Group K match. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out João Neves's early goal, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing a peripheral role in the match.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal midfielder Vitinha said his talented squad are contenders for the World Cup but denied they are favourites, citing a high-octane midfield and attacking talent including Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, Pedro Neto and Rafael Leão.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal beat Chile 2–1 in Oeiras while Belgium defeated Tunisia 5–0 in Brussels in international friendly matches on Saturday. Both matches featured red cards, including offences against Portugal's Rafael Leao and Ivan Roman following a mass scuffle.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup in 2026 at age 41, matching Lionel Messi's appearances at the tournament. Ronaldo has never won the World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and has since experienced two round-of-16 exits, a quarter-final defeat, and a group-stage elimination.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play in a record sixth World Cup for Portugal in 2026, with debate continuing over whether the five-time Ballon d'Or winner strengthens or hinders manager Roberto Martinez's squad. Ronaldo is the men's international leading goalscorer with 143 strikes, including 25 in 30 games under Martinez.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the club's third-place Premier League finish is "something to build on" after a 3-0 victory at Brighton on Sunday. Carrick, confirmed as permanent head coach on a two-year contract Friday, has overseen a dramatic improvement in form since taking over in January, securing Champions League football and winning 12 of 17 matches under his tenure.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has provided 20 assists in the 2025/26 Premier League season, matching the record jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder set up Bryan Mbeumo for United's third goal in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest and is now targeting top spot on the assists charts.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United defeated Nottingham Forest 3–2 to secure third place and Champions League qualification. Fernandes moved alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne with the assist on Bryan Mbeumo's goal.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →