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“The Crescent does not forgive sins”… A media storm hits Yassine Bounou on the eve of the title decider

Moroccan goalkeeper comes under fire

Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadari has claimed that he anticipated Morocco’s Yassine Bono’s “miraculous” save by 23 years. The veteran shot-stopper, renowned for his experience an

Al-Hadari heaped praise on the performance of the Black Atlas star, singling out his command on the ball, his incisive runs and his ability to unlock defences with a single pass. The veteran goalkeeper underlined the forward’s maturity, noting that he has grown into a complete player capable of influencing games in multiple ways. Al-Hadari stressed that the 23-year-old’s work-rate and off-the-ball movement create headaches for opposition back lines, and he highlighted the player’s willingness to track back and press as a key factor in the team’s recent defensive solidity. He also pointed out that the star’s confidence is contagious, lifting the entire squad and inspiring younger teammates to aim higher. According to Al-Hadari, the forward’s blend of technical ability and physicality makes him a rare talent, and he expressed confidence that bigger stages await the player in the near future.

Bono: A history that qualifies him to take on the greats… and a shock that has Moroccans and leaders worried

The veteran goalkeeper reaches his 35th appearance

Video: Al-Taawoun goalkeeper puts Yassine Bounou in an awkward position

Moroccan goalkeeper comes under media attack

Video: Al-Hilal's blunders leave Yassine Bounou stunned against Al-Taawoun

Moroccan Lion falls victim to the defence's recklessness

Koulibaly: It was Bono who told me the shocking news of Morocco’s victory… and I knew Benzema was coming

Sensational comments from the Senegalese star

Al-Hilal reaping the benefits of avoiding CR7 sideshow

The Portuguese was heavily linked with a move to the Saudi side ahead of the tournament, but the move didn't make sense for anyone concerned

📽️ | Haaland tells Al-Hilal keeper Bounou to join Man City

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been caught on the camera urging Yassine Bounou to join Pep Guardiola's side on the back of the Al-Hilal goalkeeper's spectacular performance in the Club World Cup. The Citizens are said to be in the market for a goalkeeper this summer amid Ederson's lack of form and uncertain future at the Etihad, with the Brazilian is linked with a departure.

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No Man City stars in GOAL's Team of the Club World Cup group stage

Pep Guardiola's side may be the new favourites to take home the trophy but they don't have any representatives in our all-star selection

Top 25 African players of the 21st century - ranked

Africa has provided the world with some of football's finest players this century, but who have been the best of the best?

Ederson scoops The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper award

Ederson has been named The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper at Monday night's awards ceremony in London.

Six players PSG should consider signing in January

The Parisians could upgrade in central defence, or go after a young attacking midfielder next month

King Karim is back! Benzema shrugs off Nuno sacking in style

The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner looked back to his best as the defending champions quickly moved on from the ex-Tottenham boss' tenure

Six 'keepers Madrid could sign to replace injured Courtois

Real Madrid are left without a top class goalkeeper after stalwart Thibaut Courtois tore his ACL in training.

PSG eye Sevilla's Bounou as Sergio Rico continues recovery

The French champions are in the market for a goalkeeper as Sergio Rico continues his recovery. Sevilla's Yassine Bounou tops the list of targets.

Explained: Morocco goalkeeper's Bono nickname

Is Yassine Bounou's nickname influenced by U2 frontman Bono? GOAL takes a look.

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Frequently asked questions

: Bruno Fernandes is a central attacking midfielder by nature, although he has also played as a second striker or in a deeper playmaking position in the midfielder. On many occasions at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has also used him out wide on the right due to his crossing ability.
: Bruno Fernandes was born in Maia, in the Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal.
: Bruno Fernandes wears the No. 8 jersey at Manchester United, previously worn by players like Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata.
: Bruno Fernandes stands at 1.79m (5ft 10in), and is one of the most prolific goalscoring and chance-creating midfielders in the Premier League.
: Bruno Fernandes weighs 69kg (152 lbs). He is an excellent presser when the opposition is in their first phase of build-up, and is also an ever-reliable player when it comes to set pieces.
: Bruno Fernandes' first club during his childhood was local outfit Infesta. He joined Boavista in 2004, where he spent most of his youth career. Interestingly, he was offered a chance to join Porto's youth academy, but instead decided to join their rivals.
: Bruno Fernandes and his wife Ana Pinho have two children - a daughter named Matilde and a son named Goncalo.
: Bruno Fernandes is married to childhood sweetheart Ana Pinho. The duo exchanged vows in 2015.

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