Joao Cancelo's face posted on Instagram testifies to the violence of the assault.
Thursday evening, the Manchester City defender was the victim of home jacking.
Four criminals broke into his house located in the Mancunian suburbs to get hold of various valuables.
Under the eyes of his companion Daniela and their little daughter, the Portuguese defender tried to resist the attackers and was punched in the face.
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This is what happens when you try to resist.
Joao cancelo
“
Today, I was unfortunately attacked by four cowards who hurt me and tried to hurt my family
,” Joao Cancelo recounts on Instagram
.
This is what happens when you try to resist.
They managed to take all of my jewelry and left me with my face like this.
I do not understand that one can be so mean.
My family is the most important thing for me and luckily they are all doing well
”.
The burglars fled without being questioned.
Manchester Police have launched an investigation.
Joao Cancelo's story.
