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Following Portugal's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes disabled replies on his social media posts after being inundated with insults from fans of Cristiano Ronaldo. Fernandes had posted a message expressing frustration and gratitude, but Ronaldo supporters accused him and other midfielders (Vitinha, Joao Neves, Pedro Neto) of sabotaging Ronaldo's performance during a 1-1 group stage draw against DR Congo. The controversy escalated when Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, liked a post criticizing Fernandes and comparing him unfavorably to Raphinha. While many users accused Fernandes of selfishness and sabotage, others defended him, noting that Ronaldo, at age 41, can no longer play in tight spaces and expectations should be tempered. Fernandes locked comments to protect himself from the intensity of the attacks.
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Bruno Fernandes has disabled replies on his social media posts after being inundated with insults following Portugal's elimination from the World Cup.
The Manchester United captain posted a message expressing his frustration and gratitude toward his teammates, staff, and supporters. However, fans of Cristiano Ronaldo accused him—along with midfielders Vitinha, João Neves, and Pedro Neto—of having "sabotaged" the Portuguese star's performance during the 1-1 group-stage draw against DR Congo.
The controversy escalated when Kátia Aveiro, Ronaldo's sister, "liked" a post accusing Fernandes of underperforming and comparing him unfavorably to Raphinha. On X and Instagram, numerous users multiplied accusations of selfishness and sabotage, while others defended Fernandes, noting that Ronaldo, at 41, is no longer able to operate in tight spaces and that expectations should be tempered.
Faced with mounting pressure and criticism, Fernandes chose to lock comments on his post to shield himself from the intensity of the attacks.
Updated on July 10, 2026 — 20:22 UTC
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