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.
'This one is for you' - Bruno Fernandes leads Manchester United stars' celebrations following win over Tottenham
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night and closed the gap on fourth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League table.
The Reds scored twice in the second period through Fred and Bruno Fernandes, with the latter expertly finishing past Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to double the home side's lead at an important stage in the match.
Erik ten Hag's men were dominant against the London outfit and were praised by opposition coach Antonio Conte after the match, with the Italian conceding that United were worthy winners against his side. ALSO READ: United fans say same thing about Fred after Tottenham strike United's win over Spurs moved them within a point of Chelsea in the table, with Graham Potter's side only able to draw against Brentford on Wednesday night.
Following the clash at Old Trafford, several Reds' players took to social media to express their delight about the performance and victory over Conte's side, many of whom thanked the United faithful for their support during the encounter.
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