“A Joke” – Mario Lifts Lid On Fernandes And Ronaldo’s Cold Greeting

Benfica midfielder, Joao Mario has calmed the atmosphere on Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes locker room greeting.

According to the midfielder, the uncomfortable conversation between the two Portuguese stars in the team’s locker room was merely “a joke.”

The two players of Manchester United had what looked like a contentious meeting when they joined the national team soon after Ronaldo’s explosive interview, in which he criticised the club’s present status.

Naija News recalls that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner accused Manchester United of betraying him and blasted the facilities being used by the club since he left the club for Real Madrid in 2009.

In his interview with the Broadcast Journalist, Piers Morgan, which became an hot topic on all social media platforms, the former Juventus star noted that the club didn’t show him the necessary supports when he lost his daughter, while some did not believe him for skipping the pre-season tour.

Although the club has reacted to the claims and the video as a whole noting that they would make a thorough investigation before giving their final verdict.

Meanwhile, the Portuguese midfielder, Mario, stated that there is no animosity between the two players despite Fernandes’ cold greeting to his teammate.

Mario stated the following during Tuesday’s news conference for Portugal: “I was in the locker room at that moment, I saw pictures.

“It was a joke between them because Bruno was one of the last to arrive and Cristiano asked if he had come by boat. It was a joke between them, they play together.”