Bruno Fernandes mansion burgled during United’s away defeat
SingTao · 1 SOURCES1 day ago1 MIN
Summary
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was hit by a burglary at his Cheshire home while he was in Italy for Wednesday night’s Champions League match, where United lost 4-1 away to Como. Police said valuable items were stolen from the property, adding to a difficult week for the 32-year-old Portugal midfielder.
Key Points
- The burglary happened at about 8.30pm local time on Wednesday at Fernandes’ £4 million home in Cheshire, according to the report.
- SingTao reported that three intruders entered the property, allegedly exploiting the rear of the house near dense woodland before forcing entry.
- Fernandes’ wife Ana Pinho and the couple’s two young children were not at home at the time, avoiding direct confrontation.
- A neighbour reportedly spotted three masked men in the back garden and called police, who arrived in about five minutes but found the suspects had fled.
- Cheshire Police said officers were called to the Alderley Park area, confirmed a burglary had taken place, and said many valuable possessions were stolen.
Why It Matters
The case adds to a pattern described in the report of footballers being targeted while away for matches, raising fresh concerns about player security and privacy. Manchester United said it would provide full support to Fernandes and asked for space for him and his family as the team prepares for its next Premier League fixture.