Matheus Luiz Nunes, a professional footballer for Manchester City and the Portugal national team, was arrested on September 8, 2024, in Madrid, Spain, on theft charges.
According to reports, the National Police arrested the 26 year-old footballer from La Riviera nightclub in Madrid for stealing another man’s mobile phone.
Furthermore, Matheus Nunes stated that the alleged victim apparently tried to take a picture of him without his consent, which made him snatch the man’s phone in the bathroom of the club.
Highlights
- National Police arrested Matheus Nunes in Madrid, Spain recently for stealing a man’s phone in a club.
- He was raised by a single mother Catia Regina Nunes, Matheus’ biological father left him and his mother when he was very young.
- Matheus Nunes currently lives with his mother, stepfather and his four siblings.
Other witnesses claimed that the man reportedly touched Matheus Nunes with the phone in his hand, to which he reacted angrily and mistakenly thought he had taken his photograph.
Likewise, Police bailed the Manchester City midfielder in a pending trial; this incident has become a sad moment for Matheus Nunes and his close ones, including his parents.
Regarding his parents, Matheus Nunes was born on August 27, 1998, to his mother Catia Regina Nunes, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
According to reports, his biological father, whose name is not available, left him and his mother when Matheus was very young.
Matheus Nunes grew up in a poor household in a Campo Grande favela, raised by a single mother, Catia, who struggled a lot during his childhood to run the house.
Matheus often speaks about his past struggles, which have undoubtedly shaped him into the person he is today.
In a Portuguese newspaper, Record, Matheus Nunes stated,
“Sometimes we didn’t have anything to eat although my mother never stopped working. She is a warrior who instilled in me a love of football.“
Matheus Nunes Moved To Portugal With His Brazilian Mother Catia And Portuguese Stepfather At The Age Of 13!
After struggling for years, Matheus Nunes and his family decided to move to the seaside town of Ericeira in Portugal to build a new life.
Though Matheus Nunes didn’t get a chance to feel the fatherly love from his biological father, his Portuguese stepfather loved him like his own son.
Moreover, Matheus Nunes and his parents opened a bakery named Pao da Vila in Ericeria, where he helped his mother, Catia, run the business while pursuing his football career.
Matheus used to stand for five or six hours every day selling pastries in his bakery and later went to his football training, which was not easy.
Still, his struggle didn’t go in vain as he began showcasing his exceptional football skills in 2012, winning the hearts of millions.
Likewise, talking about his mixed ethnic family, he has four siblings, including two half-siblings from his mother’s marriage to his stepfather.
His older sister, Jessica Nunes, graduated from C.E. Desembargador Ney Palmeiro in 2018.
In contrast, his older brother, Marco Brito Nunes, founded Sway, a payment app built for small businesses.
Similarly, his other half-sibling sisters, Kallyne and Julie, often appears on Matheus Nunes’ social media.
Matheus often shares pictures of his parents and siblings on his Instagram, expressing his love for them.
Additional Information
- Matheus Nunes made his senior debut for Ericeirense during the 2015-16 season in the Lisbon Football Association before signing with Estoril in 2018. He made his debut in the LigaPro against Varzim.
- He made his senior international debut in 2021 and represented the side at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024.
- Matheus Nunes has around 504k followers on his Instagram.
