Bruno Fernandes Twitter Hack: What Happened to Man United Captain’s Account

Social Media Security Crisis Hits Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes’ X account was hacked on Sunday evening, prompting Manchester United to warn supporters against engaging with any social media posts. The incident occurred just hours after Manchester United’s disappointing FA Cup exit to Brighton, adding to what has already been a turbulent period for the Premier League giants.

Man Utd captain’s X account, formerly Twitter, has 4.5million followers, making the security breach particularly concerning for both the club and its global fanbase. The United captain is not a regular user of the social media platform, with his most recent post before tonight coming in October, celebrating his 300th appearance for the club.

The Timeline of the Hack

A flurry of activity from 11pm GMT, starting with messages regarding cryptocurrency, saw his feed go into overdrive with a string of posts to its 4.5million followers. The bizarre content ranged from cryptocurrency scams to controversial comments about the club’s ownership and performance.

The hackers posted messages criticising INEOS, Manchester United’s owners, and made references to the club being ‘in the dumps’. The messages became more explicit as time went on, with sexually-charged comments made about ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, women’s football star Alisha Lehmann and adult content creator Bonnie Blue. Other posts targeted various public figures and even referenced England Cricket following their Ashes defeat.

Manchester United’s Response

United then confirmed the hack, posting on their own feed: “Bruno Fernandes’s X account has been hacked. Supporters should not engage with any of the posts or direct messages.” The club acted swiftly to alert fans, though the hacker audaciously responded to the official statement with further mockery.

The hacker has now appeared to been kicked out of Fernandes’ account, with all posts made deleted. The incident has since been contained, though it serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities even high-profile accounts face on social media platforms.

A Growing Trend in Football

It is not the first time a high-profile football star has seen their X account hacked. Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was the target of hackers in 2024, which saw his account post messages about Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Man Utd and Tottenham.

For Manchester United supporters, this incident comes at an already difficult time. The hack coincided with growing speculation about Fernandes’ future at the club, with recent reports suggesting squad concerns about his potential departure. As social media continues to play a crucial role in modern football communication, this breach highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures to protect players’ digital identities and reputations.