Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes throws boot to the ground in anger after being denied free-kick in latest major tantrum
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Sponsored by. BRUNO FERNANDES twice threw his boot to the ground in anger as he risked a fourth red card of the season. The Manchester United captain, 30, started in midfield for his side in the FA Cup clash away at Arsenal. With 37 minutes on the clock, Fernandes went down under a challenge from Gabriel Jesus on the edge of the Arsenal area.
![[Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United throws his boot in frustration.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-throws-963280053.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It appeared as though the Gunners striker had clipped the Portuguese playmaker's ankles. However, Referee Andy Madley ignored his desperate pleas for a free-kick and allowed play to continue. But Fernandes was apoplectic with rage the decision did not go his way.
![[Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United throws his boot down in frustration.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-throws-963280178.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Sat down on the turf, he grabbed the loosened red boot off his left foot and hurled it angrily in the direction of Madley who carried on following the action. Then when there was a break in play, Fernandes continued his petulant rant with the official.
![[Referee showing Bruno Fernandes a yellow card.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-shown-963280202.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But as it appeared his complaints were falling on deaf ears, he again decided to launch the boot to the floor right in front of Madley. And the referee was having none of it, immediately brandishing the yellow card for his obvious dissent. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS.
Although Fernandes could have been booked for his initial reaction, too, which was arguably worse - and could have meant two bookings in quick succession. Fans watching the game immediately took to social media to react to Fernandes' moments of boiling frustration.
