Premier League- Joao Cancelo Assaulted: Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo said on Thursday he was assaulted during a robbery and posted a picture of himself on Instagram with a cut above his right eye.
Joao Cancelo did not mention where the incident took place but the club later said it happened at the 27-year-old’s home.
Full statement from Joao Cancelo: pic.twitter.com/v3MW6szUwo
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) December 30, 2021
“Unfortunately today I was assaulted by four cowards who hurt me and tried to hurt my family,” Joao Cancelo said. “When you show resistance this is what happens.
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“They managed to take all the jewellery and leave me with my face in this state.
Premier League- Joao Cancelo Assaulted: “The most important thing for me is my family and luckily they are all OK.”
Manchester City said in a statement they were giving support to the player and his family and that he is helping the police with their enquiries.
We are shocked and appalled that Joao Cancelo and his family were subjected to a burglary at their home this evening during which Joao was also assaulted. (1/2)
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 30, 2021
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