Bruno Fernandes and Pepe, after Portugal was eliminated from the World Cup by Morocco, blamed an Argentine referee and Lionel Messi's whining. They claimed, "We were the only team that wanted to play football."

Bruno Fernandes and Pepe, after Portugal was eliminated from the World Cup by Morocco, attributed their loss to a "Argentine referee" and "Lionel Messi complaining," claiming that Portugal was the only team that "wanted to play football."

With a 1-0 victory over Portugal at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Morocco made history as the first African team to advance to the World Cup semifinals.

Pepe told the Portuguese news agency SIC, "We conceded a goal that we weren't expecting but I have to say this is bigger than me and I'm going to have to say it...

Bruno Fernandes has echoed Pepe's sentiments, questioning the absence of a Portuguese referee, and denying the allegations of diving made against him.

We were nervous going into the game because we were aware of his reputation, and I believe FIFA should investigate. Don't use him as the referee for these games.