World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo draws focus, but Bruno Fernandes is Portugal's heartbeat

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DOHA – Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow looms large over Portugal at the World Cup but, away from the flash of camera phones and rolling headlines, Bruno Fernandes has taken over the reins. Fernando Santos’ team are synonymous with their leading man, a black hole for media...

It was Fernandes who picked up the pieces in Portugal’s press conference ahead ofThen on the pitch, he was a quiet mastermind, providing two assists in the 3-2 win, even as Ronaldo basked in the limelight after winning a soft penalty and dispatching it to open the scoring.at 37 years old.

Rafael Leao, Andre Silva and Goncalo Ramos are all interesting, young attacking options but started on the bench against Korea, with Ronaldo failing to make an impact.But at the 2022 World Cup, it is Fernandes who has taken on the role of floor manager, the man running the show at the tip of the midfield.his brace clinched qualification, with only the post denying him a hat-trick.

The 28-year-old is an established star, but still young enough to take on the role of creator-in-chief, and as a figurehead is a different prospect to Ronaldo – where all roads end, the man who applies the finishing touch.

 

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