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Bruno Fernandes

Also known as: Portugal international

Manchester United captain who won PFA Player of the Year after recording 21 Premier League assists in 2025-26.

2026-04-302026-10-07

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country’s greatest footballing figure, despite leaving the squad this week after learning he would not start a match. …

    Ronaldo ‘greatest symbol’ of Portugal – Fernandes
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … Portugal were also without Bruno Fernandes, with the Manchester United captain left out of the squad because of an injury.

    Ronaldo on bench as Portugal beat Norway
  5. Joy Online

    … After an even start, United gradually looked to be taking control of an engaging first half with Bruno Fernandes inches away from an opener when his shot came back off the post from Cunha’s cutback. …

    Cunha rescues point for Man United at Fulham
  6. Joy Online

    … United head coach Michael Carrick had to bring on skipper Bruno Fernandes 18 minutes from time in a desperate attempt to salvage the game after watching his side concede twice in four second-half minutes. …

    Man United lose to Brighton from 2-0 up to end 50-year record
  7. Joy Online

    … United head coach Michael Carrick had to bring on skipper Bruno Fernandes 18 minutes from time in a desperate attempt to salvage the game after watching his side concede twice in four second-half minutes. …

    Man United lose to Brighton from 2-0 up to end 50-year record
  8. Joy Online

    … it, reflect upon it, and try to take the learning forward to prevent this unusual type of error from happening again.” Fernandes is ‘more petulant than violent’ There was also much debate over the red card shown to Phil Foden in the 23th minute for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes …

    VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside – Webb
  9. Daily Guide

    … The controversy came in a match that saw City reduced to 10 men in the first half after, Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at United captain Bruno Fernandes. …

    Pro Ref Admits Error In Haaland Goal Decision
  10. Joy Online

    … City midfielder Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes and United followed it with a period of dominance, hitting the post either side of half-time. …

    Haaland scores controversial winner for 10-man City at Man Utd
  11. August 2026
  12. Joy Online

    Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to comfortably beat Ipswich Town. …

    Fernandes hat-trick helps Man Utd recover to beat Ipswich
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    Bruno Fernandes, the lynchpin of Manchester United’s attack who provided a Premier League-record 21 assists during the 2025-26 season, was named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year on Tuesday. …

    Fernandes named PFA Player of the Year

Saturday 3 October

  1. Fernandes defends Ronaldo as Portugal's greatest football figure

    Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure and will always hold a reserved place in Portuguese hearts, after Ronaldo left the squad this week when coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start against Denmark in the Nations League.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Portugal beats Norway 2-1 in Nations League fixture

    Portugal won 2-1 against Norway in their second Nations League match, with Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos scoring for the visitors despite Erling Haaland's goal bringing Norway level. Cristiano Ronaldo remained unused on the bench for Portugal.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Cunha's deflected goal earns Manchester United draw at Fulham

    Matheus Cunha's deflected shot in the 89th minute rescued a 1–1 draw for Manchester United at Fulham, denying the hosts a first Premier League win of the season and saving United from a third consecutive defeat.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Man United lose Carabao Cup home tie to Brighton from 2-0 up

    Manchester United lost 3-2 to Brighton in a Carabao Cup tie at Old Trafford, conceding twice in four second-half minutes after leading 2-0. It was the first time United had led at home by two goals and lost since 1976.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Manchester United loses 3-2 to Brighton in Carabao Cup

    Manchester United suffered a Carabao Cup exit at Old Trafford after Brighton came from 2-0 down to win 3-2, marking the first time United had led at home by two goals and lost since 1976.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. VAR failed to check Fernández offside in Manchester derby goal

    Referees' chief Howard Webb admitted that VAR did not consider whether Enzo Fernández was offside when Erling Haaland's goal was awarded for Manchester City in Sunday's Manchester derby. Webb said he was "really disappointed" with the error made by VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus, who failed to identify that Fernández interfered with opponents while in an offside position.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Pro Ref admits error in allowing Haaland's derby goal

    Pro Ref has acknowledged an "error of judgement" in VAR's decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City in their derby victory over Manchester United, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review because of questions over whether Enzo Fernandez, in an offside position, had interfered with play.

    15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Haaland's controversial goal wins derby for 10-man City

    Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite City playing with 10 men for over 70 minutes after Phil Foden was sent off. The goal was contentious after a lengthy VAR check determined Haaland was onside while Enzo Fernandez, who was offside, was not deemed to be affecting play.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Bruno Fernandes hat-trick leads Manchester United past Ipswich Town

    Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick after the visitors had taken an early lead through Leif Davis. The turnaround began when a defensive error led to Fernandes's opening goal, followed by Jacob Greaves's own goal and Fernandes converting a penalty and adding a third.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year award

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after providing a Premier League-record 21 assists in the 2025-26 season alongside nine goals. Khadija Shaw of Manchester City was named Women's Player of the Year for the second time after scoring 21 goals in the Women's Super League.

    27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Manchester United signs Cameroon midfielder Baleba from Brighton

    Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and joins fellow midfield arrivals Santos and Tielemans at Old Trafford.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Antoine Semenyo first Ghanaian in PFA Team of Year

    Antoine Semenyo has become the first Ghanaian player named to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year following an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Manchester City. The forward's selection represents a landmark moment for Ghanaian football and caps a remarkable period since his move to the club.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Manchester United loses to Hull City on opening day

    Manchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Manchester United bids £60m plus £5m for Brighton midfielder Baleba

    Manchester United has made an opening offer of £60m plus an additional £5m for Brighton's Carlos Baleba as their third midfielder signing, following the recent arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, with talks continuing and expectation the transfer will be completed.

    20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Manchester United will reject any Bruno Fernandes transfer bid

    Manchester United intends to reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, with Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan reportedly considering bids. Senior sources at Old Trafford say Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year left and a previous release clause has expired.

    18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Manchester United rejects any offer for Bruno Fernandes

    Manchester United has signaled it will reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, despite interest from Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan. The club has made clear Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year remaining with an option for an additional season and his previous release clause has expired.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Tielemans joins Man Utd after triggering Villa release clause

    Youri Tielemans completed a move to Manchester United this July after the club triggered a £35m release clause, ending months of interest dating back to 2019. The Belgian midfielder, who credits Aston Villa with restoring his form, described joining United as "a great achievement" and said there are clubs above Villa.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in World Cup last-16 tie

    Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Keane and Fernandes resolve dispute over misquoted remarks

    Roy Keane and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes have reconciled after Keane misquoted Fernandes on a podcast, leading Fernandes to accuse him of lying. The pair had what Keane described as a "lovely chat" to resolve the matter.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Manchester United agrees £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson

    Manchester United have agreed a £35 million deal with Atalanta for 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who is expected to undergo a medical in coming weeks with the transfer likely finalised in early July. The signing comes as United seeks to strengthen midfield following Casemiro's departure.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Fernandes breaks assist record; Brighton secure Conference League spot

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assist record and scored as Michael Carrick's United won at Brighton. Brighton finished eighth and secured a place in the Uefa Conference League, their second European campaign in history, after being overtaken by Sunderland but staying ahead of Brentford.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Bruno Fernandes named Premier League player of season

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League player of the season after creating 132 chances and equalling the record for assists with 20 in a single season. The Portugal midfielder scored eight goals in 37 games as United finished third and qualified for the Champions League.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana's Semenyo nominated for Premier League Player of Season

    Antoine Semenyo has been shortlisted for the 2025/26 EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Season award after scoring 16 league goals and providing four assists across stints with Bournemouth and Manchester City. The 26-year-old Ghanaian forward sits third in the Premier League scoring chart and is recognised among the award's elite nominees alongside Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, and others.

    15 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Semenyo shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Season

    Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been named on the eight-man shortlist for the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season award after registering 16 goals and four assists in 35 Premier League appearances, split between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 8 May

  1. Bruno Fernandes wins Football Writers' men's award

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has won the Football Writers' Association's men's Footballer of the Year award after scoring eight goals and providing 20 assists in 34 games across all competitions this season. Fernandes is the first United player to win the FWA men's award since Wayne Rooney in 2010.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kobbie Mainoo signs new Manchester United contract until 2031

    Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 21, has signed a new contract extending to 2031, ending speculation over his future after he sought a loan move to Napoli during January. The England international has featured in 11 of 12 league matches under interim boss Michael Carrick since former manager Ruben Amorim's departure.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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