@sports.maniah: 🎙️ Bruno Fernandes on the criticism directed at Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s style of play: 🗣️ “Yes, I’ve seen the criticism. I know some people are talking about me and other Portugal players, saying that we don’t do enough to help Cristiano Ronaldo. I understand the passion of the fans because Cristiano means so much to Portugal, but sometimes people misunderstand what happens on the pitch.” “Cristiano is our captain, our leader, the greatest player to ever represent Portugal, and one of the greatest footballers in history. Every player in this squad respects him enormously. What he has done for our country over the last two decades is incredible and something that may never be repeated.” “But football is a team sport. Some fans think every attack should end with a pass to Ronaldo, but that’s not how football works at the highest level. The objective is to make the best decision for the team. If Cristiano is in the best position, of course we will find him. If another teammate is in a better position, we have to make that pass instead.” “People ask why I don’t always pass to him. The answer is simple: we are trying to win matches, not force statistics. If Cristiano has the ball, he can pass to me. If I have the ball, I can pass to him. That’s how football has always worked. Nobody in this team is playing for individual numbers.” “About free-kicks and set pieces, Cristiano has never forced anyone. Sometimes I feel confident and ask to take them myself, and he respects that. We have a great relationship and complete respect for one another.” “At the end of the day, we are here to fight for Portugal, to make our fans proud, and to bring trophies to our country. We are not here to help Cristiano score a brace or a hat-trick. We are here to help Portugal win. That is the responsibility of every player who wears this shirt.” #portugal#christianoronaldo#brunofernandes#foryou #fyp .

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