Benfica flop says his son prefers Cristiano Ronaldo to him: impeccable | OneFootball

Bruno Varela packed his bags and moved to Saudi Arabia and, last Saturday, faced Cristiano Ronaldo. After Al Nassr’s 2-0 victory over Al-Hazm, the former Benfica player shared that he swapped shirts with the captain of the National Team at his son's request.

“It wasn’t the match shirt, it was another one. We swapped and everything was perfect. I asked him for my son. He likes Cristiano Ronaldo more than he likes me. I’m joking,” said Bruno Varela, in an interview with the newspaper A Bola, recounting the interaction with the National Team captain at the end of Al-Hazm - Al Nassr.

“Of course, we are all fans of Cristiano Ronaldo. He is an idol. He is a legend, not only in Portugal but all over the world. The best player in history. So, it’s a pleasure for us,” concluded Bruno Varela, former Benfica player, who now plays in the league where Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix also compete.

It’s worth remembering that Bruno Varela was once a starter for Benfica. In the 2017/18 season, the goalkeeper, who came up through the ranks at Clube da Luz, played 35 matches, but never convinced the Eagles’ fans. One of the most memorable moments was a goal conceded against Boavista, after a free kick taken from quite far from the goal.

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