Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo Credit: Fabrizio Romano

Portuguese fans have inundated Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes’ latest Instagram post with thousands of comments, urging him to pass the ball more often to Cristiano Ronaldo and accord the veteran striker greater respect ahead of Portugal’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to a report by #FootballTweet on Friday via X , Bruno Fernandes post has attracted more than 20,000 comments, with many supporters expressing frustration over what they perceive as insufficient service to Ronaldo during recent matches.

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One standout comment that has gone viral reads “Before stepping onto that pitch, remember the man who opened the door for all of you. Remember that 19-year-old kid who cried after the Euro 2004 final defeat. While everyone else left the pitch, he stayed there, heartbroken, because wearing the Portugal shirt meant everything to him.”