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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United with Referee Chris Kavanagh before taking a penal during the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Cat

Fernandes irked by lack of apology from referee

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says he was "upset" referee Chris Kavanagh did not apologise for bumping into him ahead of his penalty during the 1-1 draw at Fulham, but insisted the official was not to blame for him missing.

Soccer • 25 Aug

Fulham's Sander Berge (left) and Manchester United's Matheus Cunha

Amorim adamant his front line will deliver goals

Ruben Amorim is confident his misfiring Manchester United strike force will start finding the target soon.

Soccer • 24 Aug

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 03: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United applauds fans following the Premier League Summer Series match between Manchester United and Everton at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ash Donelon/

Fernandes hits out at 'lazy' United after Everton draw

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes let rip at his team-mates following their 2-2 pre-season draw with fellow Premier League side Everton, saying their performance was "lazy" and calling for further reinforcements.

Soccer • 04 Aug

Bruno Fernandes racked up 19 goals and 20 assists during the season

Fernandes' role vital with limits on United transfers

Ruben Amorim stressed the importance of keeping key building block Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United look to make summer improvements within their financial restrictions.

Soccer • 27 May

Bruno Fernandes admits he could leave Manchester United this summer

Fernandes and Garnacho cast doubt on United futures

Alejandro Garnacho was non-committal over his Manchester United future after expressing annoyance at being named on the bench for the Europa League final loss to Tottenham.

Soccer • 22 May

Bruno Fernandes insists that Manchester United will respond to their defeat at Newcastle

Fernandes vows United will fight back after Toon rout

Bruno Fernandes has promised Manchester United will bounce back from their drubbing at Newcastle as they attempt to book their place in the Europa League semi-finals.

Soccer • 14 Apr

Ruben Amorim can save Manchester United's season by winning the Europa League

Amorim struggles to balance European and domestic games

Ruben Amorim will attempt to balance the need to keep players fresh for Manchester United's crunch Europa League quarter-final against Lyon with the responsibility to try and beat Newcastle this weekend.

Soccer • 11 Apr

Ruben Amorim is eager to hold onto Bruno Fernandes

United boss Amorim tells Fernandes he's not for sale

Ruben Amorim has told Bruno Fernandes he is "not going anywhere" amid fresh speculation over the Manchester United captain's future.

Soccer • 01 Apr

Bruno Fernandes has been sent off three times this season

Amorim mulls over captain's role after Fernandes red

Harry Maguire is in contention to wear the Manchester United armband again with club captain Bruno Fernandes suspended for Monday's visit of Newcastle to Old Trafford.

Soccer • 29 Dec 24

Ruben Amorim's unwavering defence of his players at Sporting caught the attention of Bruno Fernandes

Fernandes hopes Amorim can act as a catalyst at United

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes hopes new head coach Ruben Amorim can "change the energy" at the club.

Soccer • 13 Nov 24

Bruno Fernandes training with Portugal this week

Fernandes: I have not met my standards in front of goal

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes admits he has to take more responsibility for his lack of goals.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

Erik ten Hag's future remains in the spotlight

Ten Hag's future not in my hands, claims Ratcliffe

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said a decision about under-fire manager Erik ten Hag is not his call, and was reticent about whether he still has faith in the team's boss amid their worst start to the Premier League season since 1986-87.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24

Ten Hag has found himself under pressure after successive 3-0 home defeats in the league

Ten Hag insists United future not weighing on his mind

Erik ten Hag insisted he was not worried about his Manchester United future despite a "very poor" performance in a 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham.

Soccer • 29 Sep 24

The Portuguese midfielder has the backing of his manager ahead of Sunday's game at home to Tottenham

Ten Hag: Fernandes will find his form and 'score goals'

Erik ten Hag is convinced Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes will soon be back to his best having made a slow start to the season.

Soccer • 27 Sep 24

Bruno Fernandes had suggested he could leave Old Trafford

Fernandes insists he wants to stay with Man United

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes insists he does not want to leave but wants the club to match his expectations.

Soccer • 24 May 24

The United boss expects the Portuguese international to see out his current contract

Ten Hag sees Fernandes' future at Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes is happy at Manchester United and will remain at the Premier League club next season, manager Erik ten Hag said amid speculation over the midfielder's future.

Soccer • 06 May 24

Manchester United will play Coventry City in the next round

Fernandes keen for win over Liverpool to inspire United

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is determined to end a poor season on a high after Sunday's jaw-dropping and "spicy" FA Cup quarter-final win against Liverpool.

Soccer • 18 Mar 24

Two first-half goals were enough for the Red Devils to take the points against the Toffees

Fernandes: United must knuckle down and 'do our job'

Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United need to knuckle down, rack up wins and improve in possession as they attempt to sneak into the Champions League spots.

Soccer • 10 Mar 24

The weekend's results kept Manchester United further off the pace in the race for a Champions League place

Fernandes admits UCL spot an uphill task for Man United

Bruno Fernandes admits it is "going to be hard" for Manchester United to qualify for the Champions League after Manchester City's "individual quality" led to an 11th Premier League loss of the season.

Soccer • 04 Mar 24

Nottingham Forest's Felipe (R) grabbed Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes by the neck but did not receive a card

Ten Hag accuses Forest of 'targeting' Fernandes

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag accused Nottingham Forest of targeting Bruno Fernandes in his side's FA Cup win at the City Ground and branded criticism of his captain "pathetic".

Soccer • 29 Feb 24

Marcos Senesi (centre right) celebrates after scoring Bournemouth's third at Old Trafford

Fernandes apologises for performance 'not at our level'

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has apologised for an unacceptable performance against Bournemouth lacking the requisite quality, effort and aggression.

Soccer • 10 Dec 23

Bruno Fernandes admits that United's Champions League campaign is in trouble

United have 'mountain to climb' in CL bid - Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes knows Manchester United have a "mountain to climb" if they are to keep their Champions League campaign alive following Wednesday's chaotic late defeat at Copenhagen.

Soccer • 09 Nov 23

Fernandes struggled in the Manchester Derby

Keane: Fernandes should be stripped of United captaincy

Roy Keane insisted Bruno Fernandes should be stripped of the Manchester United captaincy after they were outclassed by Manchester City in a one-sided derby at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 29 Oct 23

Manchester United face Real Betis on Thursday

Ten Hag offers defence of Man United captain Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes will continue to captain Manchester United in Harry Maguire's absence despite being criticised for his performance in the 7-0 loss to Liverpool

Soccer • 08 Mar 23

Bruno Fernandes didn't exactly cover himself in glory against Liverpool

Fernandes to avoid ban for clash with assistant ref

The Football Association will not be taking action over Sunday's incident at Anfield when Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes appeared to make contact with the referee's assistant, it is understood.

Soccer • 06 Mar 23