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Kieran King

Bruno Fernandes responds to Portugal's painful World Cup exit as Cristiano Ronaldo in tears

Bruno Fernandes has reflected on Portugal's shock exit from the World Cup after they crashed out with a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the quarter-final on Saturday.

Youssef En-Nesyri's 42nd minute header proved to be the difference between the two sides as Morocco created more history to become the first African side to reach the semi-final of a World Cup. It is a result that has provided shockwaves around the world with Morocco to face either France or England in the last-16.

However, Portugal will be mightily frustrated after beating Switzerland 6-1 in the previous round, and they were firm favourites heading into the game. But Fernando Santos' side lacked guile and quality in the final third to break down a resolute Morocco side as they drew a blank for the first time in six matches.

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