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.
Vincent Kompany makes Manchester United admission and reveals regret after Burnley defeat
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBurnley manager Vincent Kompany called Manchester United "a wounded giant" as he regretted his side's inability to find a way past the Reds' defence on Saturday night.
United and the hosts battled hard in the opening stages but the Reds showed their strength towards half-time. After seeing his goal ruled out by VAR, Jonny Evans produced a superb assist for Bruno Fernandes to volley home the winner in stoppage time at the end of the first half.
While the Reds managed to pick up their third victory of the season, Burnley are still awaiting a win in the Premier League.
Reflecting on the game with TNT Sports, Kompany regretted his side's missed chances. READ MORE: United player ratings vs Burnley READ MORE: Evans has impact on United beyond assist He explained: "It feels like a week of good performances but maybe not the rewards.
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