Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has received an award in his Portuguese hometown of Maia.
The 26-year-old was given the Medal of Merit last week during his summer holidays.
Fernandes is resting after a long season with United and the Euro 2020 campaign with Portugal.
Major Antonio da Silva Tiago presented Fernandes with the award to recognise the way he has developed into a world class footballer.
Fernandes said: "Being a Mayan and being a proud person to have been born and raised here, being able to receive this medal means a lot to me.
"It means what I've been doing, in addition to the dreams I've conquered, also makes my land proud. I hope to continue to do so."
Mayor Tiago added: "Whether in Portugal or Man United, he is a hero of Maia and we are very honoured.
"In my opinion, he is the one who will succeed Cristiano Ronaldo in our national team's attack.
"[Bruno] you have a great future ahead of you. You are humble but you are competent and very capable."
