Bruno Fernandes has home burgled while in Italy with Man Utd
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his home burgled while he was in Italy for a Champions League match. No family members were present during the incident, and the club is currently providing support to the player.
Why it matters
This incident adds to a recurring pattern of high-profile professional athletes being targeted for home burglaries while away for matches.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Bruno Fernandes joined Manchester United in January 2020
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his home burgled on Wednesday while he was in Italy for his club's Champions League game against Como.
It is understood Fernandes' family were not in the house in Cheshire when it was broken into and that the intruders were inside for less than five minutes before police arrived.
United are understood to be supporting the 32-year-old following the break-in.
BBC Sport has contacted Cheshire Police about the incident.
He is the latest player to have his family home burgled while playing for his team.
Manchester City player Ruben Dias and former girlfriend Maya Jama also had their Cheshire home burgled in similar circumstances to Fernandes.
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