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Bruno Fernandes, jogador de futebol e capitão do Manchester United, ajudou um passageiro durante um voo de Manchester para Lisboa. Quando alguém se sentiu mal, Fernandes agiu rapidamente para ajudar. Ele fez isso de maneira calma e sem querer atenção. Após o incidente , os passageiros agradeceram sua ajuda.
Translation
Bruno Fernandes, a football player and captain of Manchester United, assisted a fellow passenger during a flight from Manchester to Lisbon. When someone became unwell, Fernandes responded promptly to help. He did so calmly and without seeking attention. After the incident, the passengers expressed their gratitude for his help.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who is Bruno Fernandes?
Bruno Fernandes is a football player and the captain of Manchester United.
Question 2: What did Bruno Fernandes do during the flight?
Bruno Fernandes helped a passenger who felt unwell during the flight.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌13/11/2024
Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United and a prominent player for the Portuguese national team, became an unexpected hero during an EasyJet flight from Manchester to Lisbon. The flight, carrying passengers including Fernandes and his teammate Diogo Dalot, encountered an unsettling moment when a passenger at the back of the plane appeared unwell and in need of urgent assistance.
During the journey, while Fernandes was at the rear of the aircraft, a shout for help echoed through the cabin. According to fellow passenger Susanna Lawson, who was travelling to attend the Web Summit in Lisbon, Fernandes acted promptly upon noticing the man's distress. Without delay, he approached the man, helping him to sit down safely and ensuring he was attended to by the flight crew.
Bruno Fernandes Assists Passenger on EasyJet Flight (Illustration)
Lawson, who witnessed the incident, remarked that Fernandes’s intervention was both calm and discreet. She noted that he did not seek acknowledgment for his actions, and his demeanor remained composed throughout the situation. Her account describes Fernandes returning to his seat only after confirming the passenger’s well-being.
The quick-thinking actions of Fernandes have been described as a reflection of his character, with Lawson mentioning how approachable and humble he was. At the conclusion of the flight, many passengers, including Lawson, expressed their gratitude, with some seizing the opportunity to capture a memorable photo with the footballer.
The incident unfolded just as the Portuguese national team is gearing up for important matches, including a crucial game against Poland at Porto's Estádio do Dragão on Friday. This encounter forms part of their campaign in the UEFA Nations League, as they strive for qualification to the tournament's quarter-finals.
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