Bruno Fernandes Sparks Chaos: Calls Real Madrid “The Most Hated Club in the World”
Football was rocked this week after Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes made explosive allegations against Real Madrid, branding them “the most hated club in the world” and accusing them of manipulating matches and bribing referees.
The Portuguese midfielder’s outburst, delivered in an interview with British media, ignited a firestorm across Europe. Madrid supporters flooded social media demanding an apology, while pundits condemned Fernandes’ claims as baseless and damaging.
Florentino PĂ©rez Hits Back
It didn’t take long for Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez to fire back. In a terse but devastating nine-word statement, Pérez dismissed the comments as:
“Irresponsible, unfounded and defamatory.”
The blunt reply, released via the club’s official channels, was hailed by Madrid fans for its authority and decisiveness, placing Fernandes under immense pressure to walk back his claims.
Fernandes Forced to Apologize
Within hours, Fernandes publicly retracted. On his official X account, he wrote:
“My words about Real Madrid were inappropriate. I respect the club and their fans, and regret any offense.”
While some supporters accepted the apology as a peace offering, others dismissed it as lukewarm, noting the damage had already been done.
A Rivalry Reignited
This episode has reopened old wounds between Manchester United and Real Madrid, two giants with a history of fiery clashes in the Champions League and high-profile transfer battles.
Even though Fernandes has backtracked, his words may linger in the build-up to any future encounters between the clubs—fueling an already fierce rivalry.
For Pérez, the saga reinforced his reputation as a president unwilling to compromise the club’s prestige. For Fernandes, it was a harsh reminder of the power—and peril—of words in football’s global spotlight.
