The day after Manchester City's 1-0 victory in the Premier League against Brentford, where he started on the right side of the defense, Joao Cancelo was the victim of a burglary this Thursday evening at his home.
Present at the time of the facts, like his companion and his daughter, the right side was injured in the face.
He indeed appeared marked by blows, especially on the right temple, on his Instagram account.
The Portuguese footballer, who lives in the suburbs of Manchester, explains having been attacked at his home, during a burglary, by four individuals.
He reassured, however, about his condition and that of his family in a story posted on the social network: “Today, I was unfortunately attacked by four cowards who hurt me and tried to harm my family. .
This is what happens when you try to resist.
They managed to take all of my jewelry and left me with my face that way.
I do not understand that one can be so mean.
My family is the most important thing to me and luckily they are all doing well.
And me after so many obstacles in my life, it's just one more that I'm going to overcome.
Firm and strong, as always.
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João Cancelo announces that he was attacked by four men.
They stole jewelry from him and tried to attack his family.
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In the process, the club Mancunien, leader of the Premier League, issued a statement in support of his player: "We are shocked and dismayed that Joao Cancelo and his family were the victims of a burglary at their home this evening during from which Joao was also assaulted.
Joao and his family are supported by the Club and he is helping the police with their investigations as they investigate this very serious matter.
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