Bruno Fernandes clearly expressed his feelings about Cristiano Ronaldo attending the 2026 World Cup.
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a remarkable milestone, netting his 131st international goal and the 900th of his illustrious professional career. This achievement comes at a time when his future in the Portugal squad is being questioned.
In light of this, Bruno Fernandes has weighed in on Ronaldo’s potential participation in the 2026 World Cup. Fernandes is confident that if Ronaldo chooses to, he can certainly make an impact on the global stage.
Ronaldo reached his 900th career goal in a 2-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. Despite this impressive feat, it follows a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign where Ronaldo was unable to find the back of the net.
Bruno Fernandes has expressed his feelings about Ronaldo attending the 2026 World Cup . PHOTO: GETTY
Questions have been raised about whether Ronaldo, who will be 41 when the 2026 World Cup takes place in two years’ time, will still be fit to play for the Seleccao. But Ronaldo has not given up hope of playing and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes insists the final decision will be up to Ronaldo.
Ronaldo’s Portugal teammate Bruno Fernandes shared about Ronaldo’s participation in the 2026 World Cup: “It is Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision and it depends on whether he feels well and is in good form or not.
We know that Ronaldo will reach a certain age with this level of demand, but the decision is up to him. And I am sure that Ronaldo will decide for himself and the Portuguese national team.”
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Ronaldo was overcome with emotion as he celebrated his goal against Croatia. Receiving a pass from Nuno Mendes in the 34th minute of Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia, Ronaldo finished with one touch to score his 900th career goal. Ronaldo collapsed to the ground in tears after reaching the milestone .
Ronaldo smiled brightly and then collapsed on the field in tears after scoring his 900th career goal. PHOTO: GETTY
“Only me and the people around me know how difficult it is to work every day to be physically and mentally fit to reach the goal of 900 goals,” Ronaldo said after scoring his first goal for Portugal since June.
“It was a special milestone in my career and I celebrated that goal with a lot of emotion. It means a lot. It’s a number I’ve wanted to reach for a long time and I knew I would because as long as I keep playing it will happen naturally. I’ve won two titles for Portugal, which I really wanted. Whatever comes next is spectacular.”
Writing on social media , five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo added: “I dreamed of this and I have many more dreams.”
