Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes was reportedly arrested in Madrid on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone during an incident at a nightclub. The 26-year-old Portuguese international was taken into custody in the early hours of September 8 after a confrontation at La Riviera, a well-known disco in the city.
According to reports from El Mundo, the altercation began when a 58-year-old man tried to take a photo of Nunes without his permission while they were both in the nightclub’s restroom. The situation escalated when Nunes, angered by the man’s actions, allegedly took the man’s phone and refused to give it back.
The police were called to the scene around 5:30 a.m. and arrested Nunes after reportedly finding the phone in his possession. He was then taken to a local police station for questioning.
Born in Brazil, Nunes currently plays for Manchester City and has earned a reputation as a skilled midfielder. However, this incident has drawn significant attention, with many awaiting further details on the legal consequences he may face.
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The incident has yet to be officially confirmed by Manchester City or Nunes himself. However, the arrest has already sparked reactions on social media and among football fans, many of whom expressed surprise at the situation.
As of now, neither Nunes nor Manchester City has issued any public statements about the incident. Fans and the football community are closely watching to see how the situation develops, and whether it will have any impact on his career with the club or his role in future matches.
Nunes joined Manchester City in the summer of 2023 and has been part of the team’s midfield. With this latest development, the footballer faces not only legal scrutiny but also the possibility of disciplinary action from his club.