Bruno Fernandes answers questions about Cristiano Ronaldo, who would prefer Arsenal to win the Premier League.
Here are the headlines for today’s English football news.
Today’s talk: Fernandez on the relationship with Ronaldo
Bruno Fernandes rejects the claim that the relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo is frosty.
When Fernandez arrived at the Portugal rally that day, Etihad filmed his encounter with Ronaldo, the duo’s first interaction since the latter’s high-profile interview with TalkTV.
When asked by Sky Sports if Fernandes gave his team-mate a cold hand, the answer is:
– Why do you say that? Did you hear it with the sound on? you have to.
– In Portugal we have a problem, on one of the channels they talked about how it was “cold and bad” for 45 minutes. Then suddenly the national team sent the clip with the sound playing. If you have the voice, you can hear him flirting with me.
Fernandez notes that Ronaldo is in his fifth World Cup and everyone wants him to “do his best for the team”.
– I don’t have problems with anyone. I just do my job, and as a manager once told me, the only thing you can control is yourself, says the Portuguese.
– I think everyone is the same. You have control of yourself and do what you can.
Quote of the day: Ronaldo hopes for Arsenal
– I hope so (Arsenal win Premier League). If Manchester (United) don’t win, I’d love to see Arsenal play, as Cristiano Ronaldo said in the final part of the interview with TalkTV.
Controversy today: No beer in the stadiums
Three days before the World Cup kicks off, Qatar has decided to ban alcohol consumption inside stadiums, The Times reports. Thus, Budweiser will not be sold in connection with the matches.
The beer brand, one of FIFA’s major sponsors, is likely to take legal action if the host country gets its wish. The only place where alcohol can be consumed safely at the moment is the fan zone in Doha.
FIFA placed Qatar to open the sale of alcoholic beverages inside the stadiums. The Al Thani royal family must have heard about it, and it’s something they don’t care much about.
The Times writes that an official statement is expected on Friday.
Outing of the day: Pochettino as captain of the national team?
Mauricio Pochettino does not mind taking charge of the England national team. In an interview with The Athletic, the boss opened up about replacing Gareth Southgate.
My relationship with England has always been very, very good. I feel very comfortable here. Pochettino says you never know what will happen.
In addition to the Argentine, Thomas Tuchel has also hinted that he is interested in the job.