Four “cowards” attacked and robbed Cancelo

Joao Cancelo

had admitted that four assailants attacked and robbed his home and he called him cowards.

The

full-back took it to his

Instagram

to reveal the bruise on his right eye and his eyebrow cut. The 27-year-old said that they tried to hurt his family and he wanted to stop them, but they took off with his jewelry.

The Portugal international posted:

"Unfortunately today I was assaulted by four cowards who hurt me and tried to hurt my family. When you show resistance, this is what happens.

"They managed to take all my jewelry and leave me with my face with this state. I don't know how there are people [with] such meanness.

"The most [important] thing for me is my family and luckily they are all ok.

"And I after so many obstacles in my life, this is just one more that I will overcome. Firm and strong, like always."

The City released a statement on their

Twitter

account backing their player:

"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.

"Joao and his family are being supported by the club and he is helping the police with their enquiries as they investigate this very serious matter."

Previously, Manchester City defender

Nicolas Otamendi

was also attacked and robbed in his house after coming back from a game with

.

player

Kheira Hamraoui

was also pulled out of the car last month and was attacked after going to a night club.

One more high-profile incident like this happened to PSV striker

Eran Zahavi

. When the player was in a match, his house was invaded, with his wife and children tied up and gagged by two robbers.

Angel Di Maria

is another victim who was attacked last term, with PSG pulling him off the field for handling the problem.

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