# Fernandes hails Ronaldo and calls for Portugal unity ahead of Norway game

https://mins.news/en/item/84846

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-03 18:23 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/3/fernandes-hails-ronaldo-and-calls-for-portugal-unity-ahead-of-norway-game?traffic_source=rss

> Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s squad after learning he would not start, but Bruno Fernandes said he remains the national team’s “greatest symbol” and urged Portuguese people to stop dividing over the controversy. Portugal face Norway again on Sunday.

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