🔻Bruno Fernandes, captain of Portugal’s national team, said at a press conference ahead of the match against Norway: «About Cristiano, I spoke with him and I repeat here what I told him; the most important point is that, regardless of whatever happens, Cristiano Ronaldo will never lose his place as the greatest symbol of our national team, our football, and our country; because of the things he has done not only in Portugal, but throughout the world.»

🔹Fernandes expressed hope that this matter would end well: «The most important thing is that this issue ends properly for both sides. We are completely outside this topic and we only learn about it through the things you say and what we see. We spent a long time in the players’ room playing cards, and we are away from this controversy.»

🔹The Portugal captain said: «The only thing I want is for the country not to be divided into two camps, not to choose one side, and to respect all parties. At the same time, Chris is the biggest symbol of our national team and will remain so, and no matter who likes him more or less, he deserves everyone’s respect.»