VIDEO: 'Already cursed!' - Fans lose their minds as new Man Utd signing Matheus Cunha misses absolute SITTER for Brazil - but £62.5m man has the last laugh
Fans were left agog as Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha missed a sitter for Brazil, before setting up their winner against Paraguay.
During Brazil's clash with Paraguay, Cunha appeared set to give the Selecao the lead just after the half-hour mark when he was found unmarked at the back post by Gabriel Martinelli, with the goal at his mercy. The new Manchester United star, signed for £62.5 million ($85m), attempted a diving header, but could only send the ball back across the six-yard box, leaving fans stunned.
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WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING
@Calum_Bateman said: "Guy's been a United player for 5 minutes and is already cursed."
@Simiafc said: "Cunha wasting a Martinelli assist", with a facepalm emoji.
@Gravitygunner14 said: "I told you about this Cunha guy! He deserves Manchester United! Never been clinical!"
@PurelyFootball added: "How on earth has Cunha missed from there?"
@1Jkerr joked: "If he hadn't signed for Man Utd he would've scored that."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Cunha later assisted Vinicius Junior's winner, and per Statman Dave, he created the most chances of any player on the pitch. While he should have added a goal to his statistical profile, he can be proud of his night's work.
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WHAT NEXT?
United have their first pre-season friendly against Leeds United on July 19. It remains to be seen if Cunha makes his unofficial debut in that fixture.