Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes (born 8 September 1994) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP and the Portugal national team as a midfielder. Fernandes started his career at Serie B side Novara Calcio and soon featured for Udinese and Sampdoria in Serie A.
In 2017, he signed with Sporting CP where he established himself as one of the best players in the Primeira Liga. He was named the LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year in both 2017–18 and 2018–19. In the latter season, he also helped Sporting win the Taça de Portugal. A senior international since 2017, Fernandes represented Portugal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Peter Schmeichel slams Manchester United player for 'stupid' blunder in win vs Barcelona
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United legend Peter Schmeichel criticised Bruno Fernandes for a 'stupid' mistake and urged him to 'get a grip' after he conceded a penalty against Barcelona in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Erik ten Hag's side progressed to the last-16 of the Europa League with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Barcelona, with Fred and Antony on the scoresheet in the 2-1 second-leg win.
The Reds welcomed Barcelona to Old Trafford with the tie perfectly poised at 2-2 after a pulsating clash at Camp Nou last week.
It was a nightmare start for the home side on Thursday night after Fernandes pulled down Alejandro Balde in the box to hand the Catalan club a spot kick in the 18th minute.
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