Bruno Fernandes has sent an emotional message to Portugal fans following his side's shock World Cup exit on Satuday.
Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the quarter-final of the tournament in Doha, with Youssef En-Nesyri's goal proving to be the difference in the match.
Posting on his Twitter account, Fernandes admitted his side's 'dream fell apart' following the result, which left Cristiano Ronaldo in tears.
'It's difficult to express in a few words everything we felt yesterday after the game ended', he said. 'Our dream fell apart when we did everything to make it end differently.
'It's sad and painful because representing ours means much more than just playing football. Despite the elimination, I am very proud to be Portuguese and even more proud of all those who represented our country with me in this World Cup.
'I would also like to congratulate the Moroccan team for the great game and for deservedly qualifying for the semi-finals of the World Cup.'
Portugal were heavy favourites going into the tie despite Morocco's successes so far at the tournament.
They would have gone onto face France in the semifinals on Wednesday had they progresses, but the African side will now take on the defending champions.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, will not return to Lisbon on Sunday with several other members of the team.
Ronaldo will be accompanied by nine others in staying on in Qatar, after the Portuguese FA announced only 14 players would be returning to the nation's capital following Saturday's defeat.
Alongside the former Manchester United forward, Bernardo Silva, Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Ruben Neves, Rui Patricio, Raphael Guerreiro, Rafael Leao, Joao Cancelo and Maheus Nunes, will remain in Qatar.
Fernandes, however, will soon return to England to join up with his Manchester United team-mates ahead of the resumption of the Premier League after Christmas.
HassandyAchile
0
People are saying that Ronaldo did nothing in the 40 minutes that he played. but the fact is that he didn't rcv any service, nobody passed the ball to him because they all wanted glory for themselves just like the past Holland teams. He just rcvd two good services, one he set up Felix and the other he had a shot himself. If you look at Argentina team, all the players look for Messi and pass the ball to Messi, then Messi draws 2-3 defenders and other players are left open to score. But here nobody passes the ball to Ronaldo. Same thing was happening before, Ronaldo would draw 2-3 players with him, leaving others open to score, but now nobody passes it to him. If anyone saw the game yesterday, how many runs he made, but nobody passed. these players are professional, their passing and crosses should be precise. if you saw the France vs England match, their crosses to Giroud were precise.Giroud kept missing, till finally he scored and that was the winning goal. Whereas in Portugal's case, all their crosses were over Ronaldo's head, it was as if they were just crossing in the box for anyone to head. if only they were united, Portugal would have still been in the world cup This problem with Ronaldo has started with Man U and continued to the national team.
every team hate Ronaldo nowadays,which time will u people reason with sense
Qatar-2022
0
you deserve this.. bruno . cr7 is always a legend selfish bruno not passing ball to ronaldo.
Dueaelmsy
1
selfish player
yiydeknpsz
0
selfish, stupid player
janbopuz
0
selfish player
Yuzbcdikyz
3
He’s a big hearted person and he think he’s the best player which is not true.one last thing he’s the one make Portuguese loose because he don’t want to play with CR7
Janelnptu
0
Shock lol 😆😂🤣😅🙃
cincdmrz
2
Don’t play football anymore!!! United just gathering all useless plyer
Lovebug2
0
Has Bruno stopped complaining for his 40 minutes of injury time he wanted?
liubceou
3
What you said is true and I pity Bruno because he was jealous of Ronaldo why he is just starting and have never been known as in any awards as a player,look at Oliver Jiroud in France national team,can any one compare Giroud to Ronaldo but franch players pass ball to him
liubceou
3
Report came this morning that Bruno is still in the stadium waiting for 2026 World Cup
hasaniii_ai
1
People are saying that Ronaldo did nothing in the 40 minutes that he played. but the fact is that he didn't rcv any service, nobody passed the ball to him because they all wanted glory for themselves just like the past Holland teams. He just rcvd two good services, one he set up Felix and the other he had a shot himself. If you look at Argentina team, all the players look for Messi and pass the ball to Messi, then Messi draws 2-3 defenders and other players are left open to score. But here nobody passes the ball to Ronaldo. Same thing was happening before, Ronaldo would draw 2-3 players with him, leaving others open to score, but now nobody passes it to him. If anyone saw the game yesterday, how many runs he made, but nobody passed. these players are professional, their passing and crosses should be precise. if you saw the France vs England match, their crosses to Giroud were precise.Giroud kept missing, till finally he scored and that was the winning goal. Whereas in Portugal's case, all their crosses were over Ronaldo's head, it was as if they were just crossing in the box for anyone to head. if only they were united, Portugal would have still been in the world cup This problem with Ronaldo has started with Man U and continued to the national team.
Stop it stop making everything Ronaldo it’s getting annoying it’s either u ppl obsessively fan girl over him n slander his name n bad mouth n troll him let it rest guy deserves a break from u all rn
Den09
5
People are saying that Ronaldo did nothing in the 40 minutes that he played. but the fact is that he didn't rcv any service, nobody passed the ball to him because they all wanted glory for themselves just like the past Holland teams. He just rcvd two good services, one he set up Felix and the other he had a shot himself. If you look at Argentina team, all the players look for Messi and pass the ball to Messi, then Messi draws 2-3 defenders and other players are left open to score. But here nobody passes the ball to Ronaldo. Same thing was happening before, Ronaldo would draw 2-3 players with him, leaving others open to score, but now nobody passes it to him. If anyone saw the game yesterday, how many runs he made, but nobody passed. these players are professional, their passing and crosses should be precise. if you saw the France vs England match, their crosses to Giroud were precise.Giroud kept missing, till finally he scored and that was the winning goal. Whereas in Portugal's case, all their crosses were over Ronaldo's head, it was as if they were just crossing in the box for anyone to head. if only they were united, Portugal would have still been in the world cup This problem with Ronaldo has started with Man U and continued to the national team.
RedLable
0
Such a crybaby he is
lecceko
1
Bruno is not to blame even though is jealous but the coach cause he is having problems with Ronaldo and the entire team has to suffer, what about Rafael leao who didn't want to pass the ball? Ronaldo is not the problem end let's stop criticism against Ronaldo.
Haybin2
2
Portuguese coach santos made Portugal out of worldcup coz of his ego, greedy and over smart. Burno is a jealous guy
Wudcdint
3
Portugal has a weak team. If Ronaldo can play in Portugal, then that shows that they don't have players. Ronaldo was once a better player
jipbnopruz
1
stop you it wasn't a shock at all
AbdulZaks008
2
ftalaia
1
please don't apologise for something that portugal did not do their homework as they should have seen what maroko did to spain
hezcdeikls
2
We are with Morrocan's, Portugal don't deserve this time.
Necadkrt
2
Bruno was d best player in dis tournament
Jiybnoprsu
4
reports are claiming Burno Fernandes is still in the stadium waiting for another 20/25 minutes extra time to play against Morocco😅😅
johacekz
0
who are you ?