Bruno Fernandes called for the dispute between Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus not to become a source of division within Portugal, VnExpress reported. The Manchester United midfielder said he had spoken directly with Ronaldo and wanted the players to focus on results on the pitch. Fernandes captained the recent 4–2 victory over Denmark in Ronaldo's absence. He continued to describe his teammate as an emblem of Portuguese football while emphasising the squad's collective responsibility.