Manchester United fans rejoiced at the sight of Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo linking up for Portugal's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia.
The two Red Devils were at their scintillating best as Ronaldo squared a delicious ball for Fernandes to finish with aplomb for Portugal's first goal. Fernandes then added another goal as they beat North Macedonia 2-0 on Tuesday, 29 March.
The goal that put Portugal on course for the World Cup in Qatar had Manchester United fans ranting and raving.
Here were just some of the reactions:
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes to link up for Manchester United next season
Prior to Tuesday's game, their had been questions around Ronaldo's footballing future. There were questions as to whether the 2022 World Cup would be the former Real Madrid star's last international tournament.
He hit back at the notion of retirement, saying (via BBC Sport):
"The one who will decide my future is me. If I want to play more, I play. If I don't want to, I don't play."
After Tuesday night's game, he will be at Qatar come winter time but before that all eyes will turn to his club situation. There has been speculation with regard to his future at Manchester United.
The forward has encountered a problematic second-spell at Old Trafford following his move last summer from Juventus.
The Red Devils have been woeful and could even miss out on Champions League football next season. They are sixth in the Premier League, four points off fourth-placed Arsenal, having played one more game.
But the club are set to undergo huge changes which will include a new manager being appointed in the summer. According to The Telegraph, Ajax's Erik ten Hag and Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Mauricio Pochettino are the frontrunners.
Ronaldo may feel that with a solid plan and a new squad being envisioned, he could be part of a huge transformation for the United side.
Certainly, Fernandes does, as he is reportedly on the verge of agreeing a new deal with the Old Trafford outfit, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Having not hit the heights of his previous seasons, the former Sporting CP midfielder will hope to be the star man under a potential new boss.
But for their country, both Fernandes and Ronaldo will be lining up in what may just be the latter's final chance at World Cup glory.
What a send-off it may be for the footballing icon should he lift the famous trophy in Qatar to add to the European Championship win of 2016.
pibeilsuyz
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Against N Mecedonia is Big game?
why are big games players in the playoffs though?
Unitedguy
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Bruno hardly does what he did against any big team his played againts and you'll calling him a big game player when he faced North mecodonia who are hardly a strong team wow I'm lost cause his under performed in all big games he played for Manchester againts big teams not to mention the euro his performances then sucked big time
look something you have to understand is that Fernandes ghosts in most big games because he's not given a free role look at Modric, De Bruyne, Iniesta and so on they were given opportunity to move about that's why they hardly ghosted in big games if you remember Fernandes first season at United he had a G/A against every big 6 team he met it's down to coaching
sooabcdpsu
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Bruno hardly does what he did against any big team his played againts and you'll calling him a big game player when he faced North mecodonia who are hardly a strong team wow I'm lost cause his under performed in all big games he played for Manchester againts big teams not to mention the euro his performances then sucked big time
erh I liked your comment by mistake. unlike it...you say a team that scored Germany,Italy and other bigger countries is not a big team ..then your a flop of yourself
Georgie_best7
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And in any of the big games his played in Manchester shirt what has he done or contributed nothing cause I can't recall him having an assist or goal from open play against any of the big six of England nor his recent performances against athletico which was a big game to and their only chance at silver wear
let me tell you something, because you clearly don't watch United games. This season, against Tottenham, 1 assist. against Arsenal, 1 goal 1 assist. against Leeds, 5 goals. against West ham, 1 assist. and this is supposed to be his flop season. And yeah he's the top assist provider in the UCL so far as well
Vudceortuy
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People saying it was against North Macedonia. but remember this game had a world cup place one the line. Imagine Bruno doesn't score and Portugal looses the game, what would you've said then?
And in any of the big games his played in Manchester shirt what has he done or contributed nothing cause I can't recall him having an assist or goal from open play against any of the big six of England nor his recent performances against athletico which was a big game to and their only chance at silver wear
Vudceortuy
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Bruno hardly does what he did against any big team his played againts and you'll calling him a big game player when he faced North mecodonia who are hardly a strong team wow I'm lost cause his under performed in all big games he played for Manchester againts big teams not to mention the euro his performances then sucked big time
Ebubechukwu1996
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against the mighty North Macedonians🤣🤣
world Cup play off final is not a small game ,don't be stupid
vepeimnty
1
ppl could this work until the end of the season?
Cuzabdyz
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How many big games has he even played in his whole life lol😂😂😂 man United fans are funny
I fill same thing banning too bad
Cuzabdyz
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How many big games has he even played in his whole life lol😂😂😂 man United fans are funny
that was good keep it up boys
Mariakanibarracks
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Relax guys,it was just Macedonia [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Mariakanibarracks
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He scored against north Macedonia and that makes him a big games player...was he not there against man city, liverpool and atm [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
nasirahmed
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He scored against north Macedonia and that makes him a big games player...was he not there against man city, liverpool and atm [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
do you know the meaning of big game
odehabraham20
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He scored against north Macedonia and that makes him a big games player...was he not there against man city, liverpool and atm [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
now i know that ur brain is in ur ass
facbiyz
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How many big games has he even played in his whole life lol😂😂😂 man United fans are funny
why the hate
Georgie_best7
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People saying it was against North Macedonia. but remember this game had a world cup place one the line. Imagine Bruno doesn't score and Portugal looses the game, what would you've said then?
Dragonkai
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Oh yeah di Maria was the top scorer and top assiter in that competition right?? typical pendulum fans[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Yeah because Messi StatPadded against Mighty Bolivia[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Itambb
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Big game wow😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lee_Boy
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Yep EURO CHAMP ITALY Bow out by North Macedonian....
haha that's why I am referring them as mighty 😂😂
Janikpsz
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against the mighty North Macedonians🤣🤣
Yep EURO CHAMP ITALY Bow out by North Macedonian....
Lee_Boy
5
against the mighty North Macedonians🤣🤣
UnusualKing
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But the 3star team kicked out 4 times World Champions and Current euro Champions.
Yup. And ended up gifting Portugal an easy goal by turning over the ball in the own defense under no pressure. Yup.
Vuwakmoy
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He scored against north Macedonia and that makes him a big games player...was he not there against man city, liverpool and atm [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
MwesigyeNajibu
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Bruno can only score against small teams but disappear when facing bigger teams.
But it eliminated Italy don't forget
zokkmorst
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How many big games has he even played in his whole life lol😂😂😂 man United fans are funny
Gunners4ever❤
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Against N Mecedonia is Big game?
A World cup play-off final is a big game.
momenhuda
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Against N Mecedonia is Big game?
papachesa
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You people are so wicked you here praising Ronald while bruno is the magician
Salim07
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Bruno scoring counterattacking goals against a 3 star nation in a game Portugal were expected to win from kickoff. That is just typical Bruno. I don’t see the reason for all the noise.Nevertheless, congrats to Portugal and I am joyful both goats will play 👍🏽.
But the 3star team kicked out 4 times World Champions and Current euro Champions.
jizbdko
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i really pity you Liverpool fan
rehbknopy
3
so man united no longer play big games coz if they did they would not have been out of top 4, out of ucl, fa cup, carabao cup
kupdeklor
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So as Di Maria score and assist Argentina last match and even Won the copa America just for Eibarman to take the glory lol[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Oh yeah di Maria was the top scorer and top assiter in that competition right?? typical pendulum fans[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Afin7
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yes I guess di maria was the top scorer of that competition
Just the way Bruno was the top scorers in European cup too😬
ManUnited-Red
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Ronaldo and Bruno really good duo
DavidDaevchinyama
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So as Di Maria score and assist Argentina last match and even Won the copa America just for Eibarman to take the glory lol[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
yes I guess di maria was the top scorer of that competition
Naycdknr
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Bruno can only score against small teams but disappear when facing bigger teams.
Mangisha
5
Big game or important game? And why players, and not player?
Aladdin13
2
Big game?
JoyNg
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Jota and Bruno did it for me but ofcourse we know who'll get all the praise
So as Di Maria score and assist Argentina last match and even Won the copa America just for Eibarman to take the glory lol[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
DavidDaevchinyama
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Jota and Bruno did it for me but ofcourse we know who'll get all the praise
DavidDaevchinyama
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Bruno scoring counterattacking goals against a 3 star nation in a game Portugal were expected to win from kickoff. That is just typical Bruno. I don’t see the reason for all the noise.Nevertheless, congrats to Portugal and I am joyful both goats will play 👍🏽.
you've written my thoughts
jesalam14
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the 3 most international win players are all Madrid legends.💯❤
Planty
2
Bruno scoring counterattacking goals against a 3 star nation in a game Portugal were expected to win from kickoff. That is just typical Bruno. I don’t see the reason for all the noise.Nevertheless, congrats to Portugal and I am joyful both goats will play 👍🏽.
JoyNg
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GOAT mood tonight for the haters😂😂😂👇