"You can think I'm grumpy or bossy - my kids also complain about me at home" - Bruno Fernandes responds to claims that he could succeed Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal captain × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football UEFA Nations League 2022-23 News

You can think I m grumpy or bossy - my kids also complain about me at home - Bruno Fernandes responds to claims that he could succeed Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal captain

By Jidonu Mauyon Modified 21 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo. As Cristiano Ronaldo has just a few years left as Portugal captain, Bruno Fernandes has been tipped by many to take over the armband in the near future. However, the Manchester United midfielder has made it clear that he isn't looking forward to such a role with the national team. After clocking 37 in February, Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing the end of his football career. Bruno Fernandes has been highlighted by many as the perfect option to become Portugal's next captain due to his vocal nature and leadership attributes. utdreport@utdreportDavid de Gea, Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the candidates to take over as #mufc's captain if there is a change #mulive [@RobDawsonESPN]15649925David de Gea, Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the candidates to take over as #mufc's captain if there is a change #mulive [@RobDawsonESPN] Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the midfielder is prepared to take on such a gargantuan role anytime soon. At a press conference ahead of Portugal's clash with the Czech Republic this Saturday (September 24), Fernandes insisted that he doesn't consider himself a leader. The midfielder said, as quoted by Record: "I don't do such long-term projects. I don't consider myself a leader, but a person who acts naturally. I react a lot to the surface, it's my way of being in football and in life. I like to help, be critical, improve and to improve others." "That everything around me is the best possible. I try to make the game flow more, that my teammates have the confidence to give their best. It's my way of being. I don't do it to want to lead or be a leader." Fernandes went on to state that he's been this way from his childhood days and even his family complains about it. He also added that his priority is to continue helping the national team, whether or not he has a leadership role. The Manchester United midfielder said: "I've always been like that, since I was a kid. You can think I'm grumpy or bossy - my kids also complain about me at home. Everyone has their own way of being. What I want most is to be here in 2024 and help the team, regardless of to be a leader or not." Bruno Fernandes@B_Fernandes8I love this kit, looks good. But whatever is the shirt I am always so proud to play for my country. @nikefootball347441612I love this kit, looks good. But whatever is the shirt I am always so proud to play for my country. @nikefootball https://t.co/UyX660n7uQ

Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes in Portugal s squad for upcoming games

The duo continue their relationship at club and national team level. Both Ronaldo and Fernandes made Fernando Santos's Portugal squad for the UEFA Nations League games this week. The Manchester United duo are expected to face the Czech Republic in their first game this weekend before clashing with Spain next Tuesday (September 27). It is worth noting that Ronaldo hasn't been at the top of his game since the season kicked off, scoring just one goal so far. Fernandes has also hit the back of the net just once for United this season. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Ritwik Kumar × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी