Ronaldo still 'greatest symbol' of Portugal - Fernandes

Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure despite leaving the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.

Ronaldo, 41, left after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start against Denmark in the Nations League, a match Portugal won 4-2 without him.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward has scored 146 goals from 234 matches with Portugal - both record figures - helping them win Euro 2016 and the Nations League twice.