"His role is always the same" - Bruno Fernandes details Cristiano Ronaldo's role in the Portugal national team

Bruno Fernandes has said that Cristiano Ronaldo's role within the Portugal national team is to score goals. He added that the 40-year-old superstar is the best in the world when it comes to scoring and that they are delighted to have him in the squad.

Speaking to the media ahead of the UEFA Nations League semifinal between Portugal and Germany on Wednesday (June 4), Fernandes hoped that the legendary forward delivers in the upcoming game. He said (via The CR7 Timeline's X handle):

"His role is always the same, scoring goals. That's what he does best, and he's the best in the world at it. We're very happy he's able to do that. We hope he keeps scoring and has a great day tomorrow."

Fernandes has always backed Ronaldo. Last year, he said he wanted the former Real Madrid superstar at the 2026 World Cup. He said (via GOAL):

“It’s his [Ronaldo's] decision and it depends on whether he feels good and at a high level. We know that he is capable of reaching a certain age with this great level of demand, but it is up to him to decide and I am sure that he will decide in favor of his wellbeing and the national team.”

Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes revealed that he was not moving to Saudi Arabia this summer despite receiving an offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo's (Al-Nassr) rivals, Al-Hilal.

Portugal manager provides update on Cristiano Ronaldo

Roberto Martinez recently spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo and revealed that the iconic forward was fit and available to play. The Spanish manager said there is no problem with the Al-Nassr superstar and that he will play against Germany in the UEFA Nations League semifinal on Wednesday. Martinez said (via ESPN):

"Regarding Cristiano's fitness, he is available to play. There's no problem."

While Ronaldo's future with Portugal is still in the balance, Martinez also stands in a similar place. Rumors suggest he will be replaced by Jose Mourinho soon, but Martinez is not bothered about it. He said:

"I can say what my focus is, that is the 2026 World Cup and that is what we are working on. We are working to improve, to grow and continue with the work we've done so far. The rest is noise but our focus is the World Cup. We are where we want to be, among the top four teams in Europe. Of course we want to win it [Nations League] but we want to use the Nations League also to prepare for the World Cup."

While Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will face Germany on Wednesday, France will take on Spain in the other semifinal on Thursday (June 5).