"I get insulted because of him." Bruno Fernandes' brother shares the challenges of being related to a star
Ricardo Fernandes, brother of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, opened up in an interview with FourFourTwo about the unique experiences and challenges of being related to a football superstar. Ricardo, who also plays football and shares a striking resemblance to Bruno, revealed that he sometimes faces taunts on the pitch because of his famous sibling.
Ricardo plays for Roffey FC, a team competing in the First Division of the Southern Combination Football League. He shared how opposing players occasionally target him with comments about Bruno.
“I don't mind people coming up to me and speaking about my brother. I'm glad Bruno is known around the world. Manchester United was a big step for him. You hear the criticism and sometimes it affects you. It's tempting to comment, but you have to leave it,” Ricardo said.
In addition to playing football, Ricardo works for the National Health Service (NHS), balancing his professional life with his passion for the game.
Ricardo has always supported his brother, even during Bruno’s early days playing in Italy’s lower leagues with Novara at just 17 years old. Today, Bruno Fernandes is the captain and leader of one of the world’s most iconic football clubs, Manchester United.
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
