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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

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, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-get-their-man-red-devils-confirm-gbp62-5m-signing-of-matheus-cunha-ruben-amorim-salvage-sinking-ship/bltd9d7049cc96cf52a" target="_blank">signed for £62.5 million ($85m),</a> attempted a diving header, but could only send the ball back across the six-yard box, leaving fans stunned.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It looked easier to score that chance than to miss, but Matheus Cunha fails to hit the target! 😬 Brazil still looking for the breakthrough 🇧🇷 <a href="https://t.co/Ux44pYVHNC">pic.twitter.com/Ux44pYVHNC</a>— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PremSportsTV/status/1932610579119665318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<a href="https://x.com/calum_bateman/status/1932738586404864212" target="_blank">@Calum_Bateman</a> said: "Guy's been a United player for 5 minutes and is already cursed."<a href="https://x.com/simiafc/status/1932620343602184661" target="_blank">@Simiafc</a> said: "Cunha wasting a Martinelli assist", with a facepalm emoji.<a href="https://x.com/Gravitygunner14/status/1932668430664040725" target="_blank">@Gravitygunner14</a> said: "I told you about this Cunha guy! He deserves Manchester United! Never been clinical!"<a href="https://x.com/PurelyFootball/status/1932739600247865367" target="_blank">@PurelyFootball</a> added: "How on earth has Cunha missed from there?"<a href="https://x.com/1Jkerr/status/1932696993291464881" target="_blank">@1Jkerr</a> joked: "If he hadn't signed for Man Utd he would've scored that."<a href="https://x.com/ArkitectOfChaos/status/1932856178029310386" target="_blank">@ArkitectOfChaos</a> said: "The United curse begins."

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

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.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Matheus Cunha’s game by numbers vs. Paraguay: 100% successful take-ons 53 total touches 6 defensive actions 5 passes into the final third 5 touches in the box 4 crosses 3 chances created 2 fouls won 2 tackles 1 shot 1 assist Created the most chances of any player on… <a href="https://t.co/BLvtmBH8FH">pic.twitter.com/BLvtmBH8FH</a>— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) <a href="https://twitter.com/StatmanDave/status/1932789663678247182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

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.

WHAT NEXT?

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 | Goal.com

Fans were left agog as Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha missed a sitter for Brazil, before setting up their winner against Paraguay. 

VIDEO: &apos;Already cursed!&apos; - Fans lose their minds as new Man Utd signing Matheus Cunha misses absolute SITTER for Brazil - but £62.5m man has the last laugh