Bruno Fernandes' £4m home targeted by burglars during Man Utd defeat as Van Gaal slams Champions League

Bruno Fernandes' £4m mansion targeted by burglars

On the night of 21 October 2026, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes suffered a double blow as his £4m Cheshire mansion was burgled while he was playing against Como in Italy, before being substituted in the 67th minute. The intruders ransacked the property for less than five minutes before police arrived, though fortunately his family were not at home. The break-in occurred during a miserable night for United, who slumped to a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Como, extending their winless run to seven matches.

Louis van Gaal slams 'ridiculous' Champions League format

Former manager Louis van Gaal has launched a scathing attack on UEFA, branding the new Champions League format "ridiculous" and claiming it prioritises financial gain over player welfare and sporting quality. He fiercely opposed the expansion to 36 teams with a minimum of eight group-stage matches, proposing instead a tiered system similar to ice hockey, while fondly recalling the 16-team tournament from when he guided Ajax to European glory in the 1994/95 season.

Luis Diaz suffers major injury blow in massive setback for Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich's medical department has confirmed a massive blow after Luis Diaz suffered a torn muscle bundle in his left thigh during their 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal. Cruelly, the injury struck after the Colombian star had spent just 22 minutes on the pitch before being forced off in the 90th minute. The setback will sideline him for four to six weeks, ruling him out of key fixtures against Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Atletico Madrid.