Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has thanked Fernando Santos after the coach opted to stand down as Portugal manager following their World Cup exit.
Portugal were knocked out of the tournament in Qatar at the quarter-finals stage by Morocco, with the African side securing a 1-0 victory over Santos' side. The 68-year-old leaves his role after eight years in charge, during which he led the country to European Championship glory in 2016 and the inaugural Nations League title in 2019.
Despite the underwhelming performance in the Middle East, United ace Fernandes - who registered two goals and three assists at the World Cup - made an emotional post on social media, thanking Santos for his efforts during his stint as manager.
