In a bizarre turn of events, Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes found himself at the center of an online storm after his X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked. The incident, which unfolded late Sunday evening, prompted a swift response from the club, who issued a warning to supporters urging them not to engage with any posts or direct messages originating from the compromised account.

The hacking occurred on the same day Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton. The compromised account flooded with a series of unusual posts, including one that read, "Get rid of INEOS". INEOS, a key stakeholder in the club, has been the subject of much debate and speculation among fans and pundits alike. This message, in particular, added fuel to the ongoing discussions surrounding the club's ownership and direction.

Further messages tagged a diverse range of individuals and entities, including YouTubers KSI and Jake Paul, OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue, and even the England Cricket Team. One post even tagged KSI with a racist slur. Other now-deleted posts included messages regarding cryptocurrency and the line "This is why I need to get paid more". The hacker also posted an image of the scoreboard from Anfield, recalling Liverpool's 7-0 victory over United in March 2023. Some posts even mocked the situation.

Fernandes, who isn't a frequent user of X, last posted in October to mark his 300th appearance for the club. The sudden surge of activity on his account, starting around 11 pm GMT, raised immediate suspicions. Manchester United moved quickly to address the situation, confirming the hack via their official X account.

The incident comes at a sensitive time for Manchester United. The team's recent performances have been inconsistent, and there's growing uncertainty surrounding the club's future. INEOS's involvement has been met with mixed reactions, and the hacking incident has only amplified the existing tensions.

Meanwhile, the England cricket team is also facing scrutiny following their recent Ashes defeat. The England and Wales Cricket Board has launched a review of the team's performance, with chief executive Richard Gould promising "necessary changes". Captain Ben Stokes's leadership has come under question, and there's pressure on head coach Brendon McCullum to adapt his approach.

The link between Fernandes's hacked account tagging the England Cricket Team and the ongoing review is unclear, but the incident has added to the sense of chaos and uncertainty surrounding both organizations. It remains to be seen what impact these events will have on INEOS's involvement with Manchester United and the future of England Cricket, but it's clear that both are facing significant challenges.