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Bruno Fernandes’ home burgled while he played in Italy
Bruno Fernandes’ home in Cheshire was burgled on Wednesday while he was in Italy with Manchester United.
His family were not at home, and police arrived while the intruders were inside.
Manchester United are supporting their captain after the break-in.
Fernandes was playing in a Champions League match against Como, which United lost 4-1.
He criticised manager Michael Carrick’s tactics after the defeat, saying United should have pressed higher.
Fernandes will not be disciplined for his comments and will remain club captain.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes’ home in Cheshire was burgled while he played in the club’s Champions League match against Como in Italy on Wednesday.
His family was not at the property, according to the BBC, Independent and Daily Mail.
Cheshire Police said that a number of items were stolen.
Manchester United is supporting Fernandes after the break-in.
The reports say Fernandes will not be disciplined for criticising manager Michael Carrick after United’s 4-1 defeat.
- Who
- Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United’s captain. His family was not at home, according to the BBC, Independent and Daily Mail.
- What
- His home was burgled and a number of items were stolen.
- When
- Wednesday evening, 21 October 2026, while Fernandes was playing in Italy.
- Where
- His home in Nether Alderley, Cheshire, England.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Fernandes played for Manchester United against Como in Italy as intruders burgled his home in Cheshire.
Police were called after a neighbour reported suspicious activity at a property in Nether Alderley.
Fernandes returned from Italy with the United squad.
News reports said United was supporting Fernandes and that he would not be disciplined for his comments about the team’s tactics.
- Location
- Nether Alderley, Cheshire
- Date of break-in
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026
- Items stolen
- A number of items, according to Cheshire Police
- Time in property
- Around five minutes, according to the BBC and Daily Mail
- United’s result
- 4-1 defeat by Como
- Manchester United response
- The club is supporting Fernandes after the break-in
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What people are saying
However, officers discovered that there had been a burglary at the address and a number of items had been stolen.
This investigation is in its early stages at this time, and we’re committed to doing all we can to trace the people responsible.
It’s a decision from the staff to not press man-to-man and sometimes leave a little bit of space in behind, and trying to get the ball in the first moment, to wait for them, to give them the ball.
I just said that I think sometimes we have to be more brave under pressure, trying to take a risk of getting that press very high and making them uncomfortable, as they did to us.