An awkward exchange between Manchester United teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes in Portugal's dressing room ahead of the Qatar World Cup 2022 has sparked a massive social media outburst, with fans pointing out that they are seeing the effect of the Portuguese talisman's explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
Legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo's interview claiming to have felt 'betrayed' by Manchester United appears to have not gone down well with teammate Bruno Fernandes. The two Portugal stars are gearing up for the upcoming Qatar World Cup 2022 and are training for the showpiece event that kickstarts on November 20.
In video clips shared across social media, an awkward and 'frosty' moment between Ronaldo and Bruno has been captured in Portugal's dressing room. The midfielder, who met the 37-year-old icon for the first time since the explosive interview with Piers Morgan, did not look happy with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's presence and gave a cold exchange.
Bruno Fernandes gave Cristiano Ronaldo a frosty reception as he re-joined with his Manchester United teammate for international duty. 👀 pic.twitter.com/UDWaQNGjYG
— Football Daily (@footballdaily)Since joining Manchester United, Fernandes has demonstrated his love for the club, and it is clear from the tenacity with which he plays while wearing a red shirt. The Portuguese team's cohesion for the World Cup 2022 may suffer as a result of the midfielder's apparent dissatisfaction with the chaos Ronaldo has stirred within the Premier League giants.
In the 90-minute long uncensored interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV, Ronaldo vented his frustration and spoke at length about his return, the last season at Old Trafford, playing under the Dutchman, what's changed since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure and more.
Also read: Revealed: How Piers Morgan landed explosive interview with Cristiano Ronaldo
"Yes, I feel betrayed. And I felt that some people, they don't want me here. Not only this year, but last year too," the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said in snippets of the video released on social media.
When asked about his relationship and equation with United boss Erik ten Hag, Ronaldo remarked, "I don't have respect for him (Ten Hag) because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you."
The Dutchman and United stars are understood to be "extremely disappointed" with the Portuguese icon after his latest attempt to steal the team's thunder after a 2-1 win over Fulham on Sunday.
Fans have taken note of Bruno Fernandes' awkward exchange with Ronaldo in Portugal's dressing room, with some calling it 'frosty'. Football enthusiasts have also noted the Portuguese talisman's reaction to his United teammates' cold response as he stares at the midfielder in disbelief.
"Bruno: 'We don't talk to Cristia-no-no-no-no…'," said one fan on Twitter. Another user said, "Fair play to Bruno on this one."
A third supporter took a jibe at the legendary striker, adding, "Ronaldo expects full adulation regardless of what's he's done."
"First sign of frost ever recorded in Qatar," said a fourth user on the micro-blogging site.
Here's a look a some of the reactions on Twitter:
First sign of frost ever recorded in Qatar. https://t.co/rrp5yr1vy1
— BenBurt (@Ben_Burt_)Everyone looking at this video thinking https://t.co/Y0haZpJEix pic.twitter.com/E5A5YWua4z
— HomelanderFPL (@HomelanderFPL)Fair play to Bruno on this one. https://t.co/Fh2IUskaVW
— Gianfranco Shola (@GianfrancoShoIa)Ronaldo expects full adulation regardless of what’s he’s done. https://t.co/WmRADhqLFE
— Jewel Lynton (@MrGrifty)You want Bruno to French kiss him? https://t.co/YfvmoJjctB
— Paul (@PaulSkyx)frosty! https://t.co/FQuunDS77w
— Join a tribe... NOW (@WolfOfWhatsapp)Ronaldo seems to be genuinely bemused why Bruno Fernandes might be a bit frosty with him. https://t.co/usJo0fDDbo
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP)Bruno Fernandes gives Cristiano Ronaldo an icy reception as the pair reunite for World Cup duty🤐 pic.twitter.com/1dRpqKdcJb
— The Sun - Man Utd (@SunManUtd)Cristiano Ronaldo et Bruno Fernandes lors du rassemblement pic.twitter.com/ieo5tTE3Dd
— Unibet France 🔞 (@UnibetFrance)It’s so cold in slow motion 😬 https://t.co/WCpg7i0dw7
— Travor Bwiiso (@_Bwiiso)This is so awkward😂 https://t.co/36TEinjnDh
— Cam Jenks 🤌🏽 (@CamJenkins10)Err I think y'all are blowing this outta proportion.
He doesn't snub him, He even put his hand on his elbow and shook his hand.
Was he supposed to do "Daddy Dede, oyoyo??" https://t.co/wAAVpf8D0D
People saying there is nothing more to this have not watched it carefully. Bruno ignores him by passing him by firstly before Ronaldo stretches his hand waiting for more than a handshake but Bruno just shakes hands and leaves to happily welcome other team mates. https://t.co/81dlj4cFLG
— CollyCel (@ManUtdfullest)Safe to say that Ronaldo interview has caused some rifts 😅https://t.co/4GGezbmqH2
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals)Didn’t know Bruno had the clout to effect Ronaldo like that it was almost as if he was seeking approval, he’ll probably do an interview saying Bruno disrespected him before the game. https://t.co/z25mtSefpp
— Devil In The Details (@DevildetailsMU)