{
  "id": 11732363,
  "title": "Ronaldo is Portugal’s greatest icon, says Bruno Fernandes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ronaldo-is-portugals-greatest-icon-says-bruno-fernandes-11732363",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T17:36:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/ronaldo-is-portugals-greatest-icon-says-bruno-fernandes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bruno Fernandes, a midfielder for both Manchester United and the Portugal national team, has declared Cristiano Ronaldo as the country's greatest football icon. Fernandes expressed his admiration for Ronaldo during a recent conversation with the legendary forward. In a post on X by football expert Fabrizio Romano, Fernandes stated, \"I spoke with Cristiano Ronaldo and told him that he is and will always remain the greatest icon of our national team and our country.\" Fernandes also addressed rumors of discord within the Portuguese squad, reaffirming that the team remains united. He emphasized that any internal issues should be resolved privately with the goal of reaching a satisfactory outcome for all parties involved.",
  "summary": "Man United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has described Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest icon of Portugal’s national team and country, dismissing rumours of d Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-is-portugals-greatest-icon-says-bruno-fernandes/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Portugal coach Jesus agrees to meet Ronaldo as rift deepens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/portugal-coach-jesus-agrees-to-meet-ronaldo-as-rift-deepens",
        "published": "2026-10-03T16:56:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ronaldo is Portugal’s greatest icon, says Bruno Fernandes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ronaldo-is-portugals-greatest-icon-says-bruno-fernandes",
        "published": "2026-10-03T17:06:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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