Manchester United had to issue a public statement following the hacking of Bruno Fernandes’ social media account. The incident occurred shortly after United’s defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup, where Fernandes played the full match at Old Trafford. The hacker posted several unusual messages, including support for Macclesfield FC and comments against INEOS, the company co-owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is associated with United.
Furthermore, the hacked account posted disrespectful content aimed at various individuals, including Alisha Lehmann, KSI, and Bonnie Blue. Despite United’s warning not to engage with the posts, the hacking continued with additional controversial messages, such as challenging other personalities to online competitions.
Although the offensive posts have been removed, two reposts remained unresolved as of Monday morning. This incident coincided with United’s early exit from the cup, marking a disappointing season for the team. Caretaker manager Darren Fletcher urged the players to remain focused and committed to the club’s future, emphasizing the need to learn from setbacks.
United’s reduced number of games this season, the fewest since 1914-15 due to World War I interruption, highlights the challenges faced by the team. Sky’s announcement of a discounted TV and Sky Sports bundle, offering an increased number of live matches for the upcoming season, provides a contrasting positive note for football enthusiasts.