Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity

Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate Bruno Fernandes has publicly praised the veteran forward as a symbol of Portuguese football. The comments follow reports that Ronaldo was benched for a recent Nations League match against Denmark.
Why it matters
Ronaldo remains one of the most influential figures in global sports, and internal team dynamics regarding his playing time are of significant interest to football fans.
The 41-year-old superstar said Wednesday he had left the team after coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo would not start against Denmark…
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