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Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes snubbed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement as Portugal skipper confirmed

BERNARDO SILVA has been named as Portugal's new captain after Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement. The Real Madrid star, 32, has taken over the armband after Ronaldo ended his 23-year spell with the national team. Portugal boss Jorge Jesus revealed Ronaldo's successor…

By Oli Gamp · The Sun

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:32 PM

Key Things to Know

Bernardo Silva has replaced Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal captain over Bruno Fernandes.
Manager Jorge Jesus explained Portugal captains are chosen strictly by highest international appearances.
The leadership group includes Silva, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves, and Fernandes.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Bernardo Silva has been confirmed as the new captain of the Portugal national football team following Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement. Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes missed out on taking the armband, as manager Jorge Jesus confirmed the captaincy is strictly awarded based on the squad's appearance totals, making the 32-year-old Silva the direct successor.

Alongside new skipper Silva, Portugal's leadership group will consist of Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves, and Fernandes. Ronaldo's departure ends a 23-year international career featuring 234 caps and 146 goals, concluding after a reported fallout with Jesus in September 2026.

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Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes snubbed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement as Portugal skipper confirmed

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