Overview
- Roy Keane told listeners on Wednesday that he phoned Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and described the talk as a “lovely” and “nice, mature” conversation that settled their public disagreement.
- The row began after Keane quoted an interview he said showed Fernandes passing instead of shooting while chasing the Premier League single‑season assist record, a claim Fernandes publicly called a “lie.”
- The disagreement spilled onto social media in late May, with Keane posting a cryptic donkey image on his Instagram story that was widely read as a retort before both sides moved to private talks.
- Keane said Fernandes reached out, apologised, and that he forgave him, while stressing he prefers to keep boundaries with current players despite making an exception to clear the air.
- The episode unfolded against the backdrop of Fernandes’ record 21‑assist 2025/26 Premier League season and is being reported as closed so the captain can turn his attention to Portugal’s World Cup campaign.