Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, has publicly responded to Roy Keane's criticism regarding his commitment to the team. After achieving a record 21 assists in the Premier League this season, Fernandes was accused by Keane of prioritizing personal accolades over team success. Keane described Fernandes' mindset as a 'circus act' and suggested that he was more focused on individual records than winning trophies. In response, Fernandes clarified that he never made the statements attributed to him by Keane, emphasizing that he values team success above all. He stated, 'What I don’t like is when people lie about things,' referring to Keane's misquote. Fernandes expressed his respect for Keane but criticized him for putting words in his mouth. Following the incident, he contacted former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to obtain Keane's contact information for a potential discussion. Despite the controversy, Fernandes' performance has been instrumental in United finishing third in the league, earning him accolades such as the Football Writers Association and Premier League Player of the Season awards.