When asked how he reacted to Portugal winning the Euro in 2016, Bruno Fernandes told the official UEFA website: "I was at Udinese, at a hotel during our pre-season training camp with two or three French players.
"They watched the game in the meeting room, because there's usually a bigger screen there. I decided to stay in my room, to suffer alone.
"I was wearing my Portugal shirt, and I had a bet with one of the French players that, at the end of the game, whoever lost would post a photo on their social media of the winner."
The Manchester United midfielder continued: "Lots of people were already knocking on my door as France were cranking up the pressure. They would come to my room, knock and shout – then the goal happened.
"I ran down the hall and down to reception shouting and screaming. Obviously, the French guys were a little sadder than I was.
"Thomas Heurtaux kept his promise, though; he posted a photo with me. It was a nice gesture of fair play."
Things are very different now for the 26-year-old - after a splendid season with the Red Devils, Bruno is impressing with Portugal in the Euro 2020.
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