When Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo met up on the eve of this World Cup, it is fair to say the relationship looked a little strained.
Fernandes denied there was any issue - of course he did - but whatever the reason for the pre-tournament frostiness, it is fair to say the Portuguese pair are getting along famously again.
So maybe Fernandes will only chuckle and forgive Ronaldo for trying to claim the goal that swayed this contest in Portugal’s favour and helped secure their place in the knockout stages. But being the two players who brought a bit of class to fairly ordinary proceedings, perhaps the pair deserved to share the credit anyway.
