Bruno Fernandes's home burgled during Man Utd's Champions League defeat
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his family home in England burgled while he was playing in the Champions League match against Como, according to multiple reports.
Bruno Fernandes's house was targeted by burglars while he was away with Manchester United for their Champions League match against Como on Wednesday, according to several media reports.
The break-in occurred during the game, which United lost 4-1. The Independent reports that Fernandes's family were not at home at the time and that police quickly attended the scene. The Daily Mail says police confirmed that a "number of items" were stolen from the family home.
Details of the burglary
According to Bola na Rede, three hooded men broke into the player's house in England while he was playing in the match between Como 1907 and Manchester United. The same source says the house was "invaded and ransacked" (as reported by Terra). Corriere dello Sport quotes Fernandes as saying "Siamo devastati" ("We are devastated"), though this quote has not been independently verified by other sources in the dossier.
Context of the defeat
The burglary added to a difficult evening for Fernandes, who had just suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat with Manchester United in Como. Foot Mercato describes the night as "catastrophic" for the player. TuttoMercatoWeb notes that Manchester United have only two wins in 11 matches this season, a poor run that has left the club in a difficult position.
The police investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been reported in the dossier. Fernandes is presumed innocent of any wrongdoing in connection with the burglary.
