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Joao Cancelo robbed and injured by “cowards”

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Joao Cancelo robbed and injured by "cowards"

Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo was attacked and robbed by four intruders at his home. The 27-year-old announced this on Instagram.

The Portuguese right-back suffered a bruise in his right eye and a cut over his eyebrow. Cancelo wrote that the perpetrators tried to injure his family as well and that he struggled even though they ran away with his jewelry.

“Unfortunately, I was attacked today by four cowards who injured me and tried to harm my family. If you resist, that’s exactly what happens. They managed to take all of my jewelry and leave me in this condition,” wrote Cancelo and continued, “I don’t know how there can be people of such meanness. The most important thing to me is my family and luckily they are fine. After so many obstacles in my life, this is just another one that I will overcome . Firm and strong, as always. “

City has also come out in support of its player and issued a statement on twitter published, which states: “We are shocked and appalled that Joao Cancelo and his family were the victims of a break-in at their home tonight, in which Joao was also attacked. Joao and his family are supported by the association and he is helping the police in their investigation into this very serious matter. “

The attack on Cancelo and his family came just weeks after former defender Nicolas Otamendi was mugged and robbed at his own home after returning from a game against Benfica.

Cancelo has been playing for the Citizens since 2019. His contract runs until 2025, so far he has played 102 competitive games (7 goals) for City.

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