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Bruno Fernandes Expresses Frustration After Portugal’s World Cup Exit to Spain

Fernandes said Portugal’s squad fell short after Spain ended its run with a stoppage-time winner, and he thanked teammates and staff for their World Cup effort.

  • On Thursday, Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes issued a public statement following the team's FIFA World Cup round of 16 exit, describing himself as "sad, frustrated, and disillusioned" over the early elimination.
  • Roberto Martinez's side held firm for 90 minutes before Mikel Merino scored a late winner for Spain in the round of 16, prompting Martinez to resign from his post immediately.
  • Fernandes, the Premier League Player of the Year 2025-26, assisted 23 goals for Manchester United last season, yet managed only a single assist during the tournament.
  • The early World Cup exit means Fernandes and Diogo Dalot will return to United sooner for pre-season, while the club pursues a £50 million deal for Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.
  • Michael Carrick's United squad faces Wrexham in nine days before playing Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds, and Milan throughout the pre-season schedule.
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Manchester Evening News broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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