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Coverage dated October 3, 2026

‘Portugal’s greatest symbol’: Bruno Fernandes backs Cristiano Ronaldo despite walkout

Headline from The Guardian

Fernandes: ‘there are no divisions in the national team’ Ronaldo left team camp last 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.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Fernandes hails Ronaldo and calls for Portugal unity ahead of Norway game (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Cristiano Ronaldo withdrew from the Portugal squad, but Bruno Fernandes says forward remains team's 'greatest symbol'.

  2. The Guardian

    ‘Portugal’s greatest symbol’: Bruno Fernandes backs Cristiano Ronaldo despite walkout (opens The Guardian)

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    Fernandes: ‘there are no divisions in the national team’ Ronaldo left team camp last 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.