Players and coaches · 4 dispatches
Bruno Fernandes
All dispatches about Bruno Fernandes. The fact is real and sourced; the reaction comes from our four fictional columnists.
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Carrick talks for 5 minutes 27 seconds unprompted: the gaffer times his own team talk
Michael Carrick, Manchester United manager, opened Friday’s press conference with a monologue lasting 5 minutes 27 seconds. United, 13th in the Premier League, have won just two of their 11 games.
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Ronaldo “available” but absent while Jesus stays: Louise looks for the misunderstanding
According to CNN Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo will not return to the national team as long as Jorge Jesus is the head coach. In his statement the player says he is available, though,…
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Højlund does the absent Ronaldo’s “Siuuu”, Louise tries to work out who it was for
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen on Thursday in the Nations League, without Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the squad the day before. Rasmus Højlund equalised at 2-2 by imitating his celebration.
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Two up and out of the cup: Marcel still won’t say the sponsor’s name
Manchester United went out of the League Cup to Brighton, beaten 3-2 at Old Trafford after leading 2-0. Maxim De Cuyper, on as a second-half substitute, scored the winner on 70 minutes.