According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United recently shared a photo of midfielder Bruno Fernandes on their official social media accounts, with a caption highlighting his ability to convert penalties in crucial moments. However, this move sparked controversy on social media, with some users viewing it as disrespectful to legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is no stranger to Manchester United, having donned the red jersey twice and leaving behind a glorious legacy at Old Trafford. Despite his advancing age at 39, Ronaldo remains a key figure for the Portuguese national team, competing in the 2024 European Championships. During Portugal’s Round of 16 clash against Slovenia, Ronaldo missed a crucial penalty in extra time against goalkeeper Jan Oblak, forcing the match into a tense penalty shootout. This miss left Ronaldo visibly distraught, with tears in his eyes.
Although Portugal eventually advanced to the quarterfinals, certain media outlets referred to Ronaldo with the mocking nickname “Dustiano Denaldo”, a combination of “miss” and “penalty”. Amidst this ongoing public debate, Manchester United chose to post a picture of Bruno Fernandes, Ronaldo’s Portugal teammate, taking a penalty, accompanied by the caption: “Bruno Fernandes always delivers when it matters most from the penalty spot.”
Manchester United’s action appeared particularly sensitive given Ronaldo’s recent penalty miss. Some Manchester United fans expressed their displeasure, with one commenting: “Don’t disrespect our legend.” Another fan chimed in: “I won’t allow anyone to belittle Ronaldo. I’ve been a Manchester United fan since 2006 and Ronaldo is the reason I love this club.”
Additionally, some fans resorted to sarcasm in their comments: “Bruno Fernandes hasn’t won a Premier League title yet, while Ronaldo won three with United. Not to mention he also won a Champions League with them, along with numerous other accolades.” Another fan simply questioned: “Does Manchester United really need to post something that subtly mocks Ronaldo?” These criticisms reflect the discontent among a segment of Manchester United fans regarding the club’s social media activity and their deep affection for Ronaldo.
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