Punchy words from Bruno but not strong enough to land a knockout blow
Pointing in the right direction: Fernandes. Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images PORTUGAL AND MANCHESTER United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has questioned hosting the World Cup in Qatar.
Attention will now turn towards the 2022 World Cup, which opens with hosts Qatar facing Ecuador on November 20. Following United’s win at Craven Cottage, Fernandes was asked for his thoughts on taking a break from domestic action to play in the showpiece tournament in the Gulf state.“The World Cup is not the ideal time to be playing it, for everyone – kids are at school, people will be working. It will not be the best for people to watch the games,” Fernandes said on Sky Sports.
“But for a World Cup that is more than football – it is a party for fans and players, and a joy to watch, should be done in a better way.”
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