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Bruno Fernandes left red-faced after antics just seconds before Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘worst penalty ever’
BRUNO FERNANDES has been mocked after appearing to celebrate BEFORE Cristiano Ronaldo hit the “worst penalty ever”. The Manchester United midfielder starred alongside CR7 for Portugal in Sunday’s dramatic Nations League clash with Denmark. APEagle-eyed fans spotted Bruno Fernandes’ ill-fated moment before Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty[/caption] ReutersCR7 stepped up to take an early spot-kick against Denmark on Sunday[/caption] Fernandes was seen celebrating before Ronaldo had even struck the ball ReutersBut the 40-year-old’s feeble penalty was easily saved by Kasper Schmeichel[/caption] Ronaldo scored and missed a penalty in the thrilling contest, which ended 3-2 to the hosts after 90 minutes. Portugal eventually ran out 5-2 winners on the night, scoring twice in extra time to progress to the semi-finals. But it was a penalty miss by the 40-year-old that got social media talking on Sunday. Ronaldo stepped up to take the spot-kick just five minutes into the contest at Lisbon’s Estadio Jose Alvalade. Eagle-eyed fans spotted Fernandes raising his arms aloft in celebration as Ronaldo began his run-up. However, the Man Utd and Real Madrid legend, after stuttering in his run-up, hit a feeble spot-kick low to Kasper Schmeichel’s left, which was easily saved. One fan laughed on X: “The biggest jinx smh.” Another said: “Ronaldo fumbled the bag, Fernandes knew it all along.” BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS While a third added: “He thinks he’s still that guy.” And a fourth claimed: “Bruno wasn’t celebrating. He was thinking I should have taken the PK, he was right.” Ronaldo hit back at “disrespectful” reporters prior to the clash in Lisbon. The Al Nassr forward had not scored in the Nations League before Sunday and was asked about his potential retirement from international football. Ronaldo responded: “I feel like there’s a lot of negativity around the national team. “I’ve watched some of the press conferences over the last few days – I didn’t like what I saw, I don’t like it. Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible life AS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar. Ron loves a fast motor almost as much as scoring goals with his vast car collection including one costing £9MILLION. Upon moving to Saudi – Ronaldo moved into a luxury skyscraper hotel before swapping it for an Arabian mansion. As a globetrotter, Ronaldo likes to travel in style like onboard this luxury private jet. Behind every great man is a great woman, and Ronaldo has one in partner Georgina Rodriguez. Georgina opened up on the moment they first met when she was working as a shop girl, saying it was “love at first sight”. Before meeting Georgina, Ronaldo dated some of the world’s hottest women including Kim Kardashian and Irina Shayk. Now it’s all about the family, with Ronaldo’s offspring now capable of making up a five-a-side team. Ronaldo’s very well paid on the pitch, but he makes a ton of money off it too with endorsement deals ranging from KFC to his own range of underpants. He’s also a prolific investor and owns a string of hotels. He’s currently building a holiday resort in the Red Sea which has been dubbed “a new paradise”. Ronaldo gives back too – which is one of the reasons he doesn’t have any tattoos. He’s highly dedicated, as a look inside his health and fitness regime shows. That dedication saw him transform from a weedy teen to hulking Adonis. Head here to read more on Cristiano Ronaldo. “And honestly, some of the questions you’ve asked were just disrespectful. “If you want answers from me, look me in the eyes when you ask. “There’s no point asking me something and then looking down at your computer. “You’ll have time for that later. If necessary, I will say it ten times.” Portugal will now face Germany in the semi-finals of the competition, with the first leg on June 4.
BRUNO FERNANDES has been mocked after appearing to celebrate BEFORE Cristiano Ronaldo hit the “worst penalty ever”.
The Manchester United midfielder starred alongside CR7 for Portugal in Sunday’s dramatic Nations League clash with Denmark.
Ronaldo scored and missed a penalty in the thrilling contest, which ended 3-2 to the hosts after 90 minutes.
Portugal eventually ran out 5-2 winners on the night, scoring twice in extra time to progress to the semi-finals.
But it was a penalty miss by the 40-year-old that got social media talking on Sunday.
Ronaldo stepped up to take the spot-kick just five minutes into the contest at Lisbon’s Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted Fernandes raising his arms aloft in celebration as Ronaldo began his run-up.
However, the Man Utd and Real Madrid legend, after stuttering in his run-up, hit a feeble spot-kick low to Kasper Schmeichel’s left, which was easily saved.
One fan laughed on X: “The biggest jinx smh.”
Another said: “Ronaldo fumbled the bag, Fernandes knew it all along.”
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While a third added: “He thinks he’s still that guy.”
And a fourth claimed: “Bruno wasn’t celebrating. He was thinking I should have taken the PK, he was right.”
Ronaldo hit back at “disrespectful” reporters prior to the clash in Lisbon.
The Al Nassr forward had not scored in the Nations League before Sunday and was asked about his potential retirement from international football.
Ronaldo responded: “I feel like there’s a lot of negativity around the national team.
“I’ve watched some of the press conferences over the last few days – I didn’t like what I saw, I don’t like it.
Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible life
AS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar.
Ron loves a fast motor almost as much as scoring goals with his vast car collection including one costing £9MILLION.
Upon moving to Saudi – Ronaldo moved into a luxury skyscraper hotel before swapping it for an Arabian mansion.
As a globetrotter, Ronaldo likes to travel in style like onboard this luxury private jet.
Behind every great man is a great woman, and Ronaldo has one in partner Georgina Rodriguez.
Georgina opened up on the moment they first met when she was working as a shop girl, saying it was “love at first sight”.
Before meeting Georgina, Ronaldo dated some of the world’s hottest women including Kim Kardashian and Irina Shayk.
Now it’s all about the family, with Ronaldo’s offspring now capable of making up a five-a-side team.
Ronaldo’s very well paid on the pitch, but he makes a ton of money off it too with endorsement deals ranging from KFC to his own range of underpants.
He’s also a prolific investor and owns a string of hotels.
He’s currently building a holiday resort in the Red Sea which has been dubbed “a new paradise”.
Ronaldo gives back too – which is one of the reasons he doesn’t have any tattoos.
He’s highly dedicated, as a look inside his health and fitness regime shows.
That dedication saw him transform from a weedy teen to hulking Adonis.
Head here to read more on Cristiano Ronaldo.
“And honestly, some of the questions you’ve asked were just disrespectful.
“If you want answers from me, look me in the eyes when you ask.
“There’s no point asking me something and then looking down at your computer.
“You’ll have time for that later. If necessary, I will say it ten times.”
Portugal will now face Germany in the semi-finals of the competition, with the first leg on June 4.
