Bruno Fernandes’ X account was hacked late Saturday night, January 11, 2026, just hours after Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup. The breach happened around 11 p.m. UTC. Someone took control and started posting a string of strange, offensive messages. United confirmed the hack within minutes and asked fans to ignore anything new coming from the account.
The intruder wasted no time. First came jabs at small clubs like Macclesfield FC, mocking their size compared to United. Then came crude, personal messages directed at influencer Bonnie Blue.
Shoutouts went to YouTuber KSI. A fake match report claimed Liverpool had beaten United 7-0 in some made-up thrashing. The hacker also called on fans to ditch the club’s co-owners, INEOS. The posts were erratic and clearly not from Bruno.
The timing stung extra hard. United had just lost 2-1 to an EFL side in the third round of the FA Cup earlier that day. It was another early exit in a season full of them. The team sits without a permanent manager after Erik ten Hag’s departure. Ruben Amorim was still weeks away from starting. Fans were already frustrated. The hack turned disappointment into chaos online.
United’s official account posted a quick statement. “We are aware of unauthorised activity on Bruno Fernandes’ X account. The account has been secured. Please do not engage with any posts.” That message went out around 11:30 p.m. UTC. By then, screenshots of the rogue tweets had spread across WhatsApp groups, Instagram stories, and Reddit threads.
The hacker responded cheekily. One reply read, “This is not a hack. Bruno is just being honest tonight.” Another warned followers to “stay alert.” The tone felt like classic troll behaviour. Many suspected a bored opportunist who saw the cup loss as the perfect moment to strike. No group claimed responsibility. It looked more like a lone actor having fun at United’s expense.
By early Sunday morning, January 12, the fake posts had vanished. The account was back under control. Two-factor authentication was likely enabled or reset. Bruno has not commented yet. He usually stays quiet on social media drama. His last normal post before the hack had been a simple thank-you to fans after the match.
This is not the first time a United player’s account has been targeted. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and others faced similar breaches in recent years. High-profile accounts attract hackers because of the large reach and instant attention. A single tweet can go viral in minutes, especially when the club is struggling.
United fans reacted in different ways. Some laughed at the absurdity. Others felt angry that a player’s privacy was invaded. A few pointed out the irony: the club could not stop a basic account hack on the same night they could not stop a lower-league side in the cup. The mood online stayed mostly light. Memes of Bruno “finally speaking truth” circulated for a few hours.
The club has not released more details. No information on how the breach happened. Password reuse, phishing, or a compromised device are common causes in these cases. United usually advises players to use strong security measures. This incident will likely prompt another reminder.
Bruno Fernandes remains one of the team’s key players. He captained the side in the cup tie. Despite the loss, he put in a full shift. The hack overshadowed what was already a tough day.
For now, the account is secure again. The posts are gone. The club moves on to the next match. Fans hope the rest of the season brings better results than the last few weeks.
