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Fernandes calls Ronaldo and denies Portugal rift ahead of Norway game

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Cristiano Ronaldo withdrew from the Portugal squad, but Bruno Fernandes says forward remains team's 'greatest symbol'.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:23:29 UTC.

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