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Bruno Fernandes’s X Account Compromised After Manchester United Match

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Manchester United confirmed Bruno Fernandes’s X account was hacked
  • The incident took place after the club’s FA Cup loss to Brighton
  • Supporters were advised not to interact with the compromised account

Manchester United stated that Bruno Fernandes’s X account was accessed without authorisation on Sunday evening, following the team’s FA Cup match against Brighton at Old Trafford.

The club advised its supporters to avoid responding to or engaging with any posts or direct messages that originated from Fernandes’s compromised account. Manchester United made this request after confirming the breach.

One of the messages posted during the unauthorised access included a statement targeting the club’s minority co-owners, INEOS. The post read “let’s get rid of INEOS” and was visible to Fernandes’s followers before being removed.

Some of the content shared by the individual responsible for the breach was subsequently deleted. The timing of the incident occurred just hours after Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup third round.

What the numbers show

  • Bruno Fernandes’s X account has over 4.5 million followers
  • The hack took place on Sunday evening, January 11, 2026
  • Manchester United lost 2-1 to Brighton in the FA Cup third round on the same day

Prior to the security incident, the last verified post from Fernandes’s account was published in October. That message marked his 300th appearance for Manchester United and was not related to the subsequent unauthorised activity.

Manchester United’s statement did not specify how long the account remained under unauthorised control or the total number of posts made during the breach. The club focused its communication on warning supporters against interacting with the affected account.

There was no immediate information provided about the identity of the person or group responsible for the unauthorised access. The club’s public response concentrated on advising caution and confirming the incident.

Manchester United has not announced further details regarding any ongoing investigation or additional security measures following the breach. The club’s statement addressed the incident and provided guidance to its supporters.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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