Bruno Fernandes is the true custodian of Manchester United in the age of Ratcliffe | Jonathan Liew

<p>As well as being one of the team’s best performers, midfielder has become a talisman who is aware of the club’s spirit and traditions</p><p>The video of Bruno Fernandes kicking in the door is very good, if you haven’t already seen it. In a way, it explains a lot. His Sporting team are drawing 1‑1 at Boavista in 2019 and Fernandes has just been sent off for a fully deserved second yellow. As he stalks down the tunnel he takes furious aim at the two doors, the sheer force of the kick knocking him off his feet.</p><p>The doors make a magnificent shotgun sound, but do not yield. “Fuck you!” Fernandes shouts as Boavista security guards try to intervene. “I’ll pay for the fucking doors! Go fuck yourselves!”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/26/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-saviour-jim-ratcliffe">Continue reading...</a>