Joao Cancelo, a Manchester City defender, posted a story on his social media account showing facial injuries and saying he was attacked by four people.
It was created with a sketch.
Friday 31 December 2021.
Joao Cancelo posted a story on the social network.
Joao Cancelo says he was attacked by four men who stole jewellery from him and tried to hurt his family.
The Manchester City full-back revealed injuries to his face in anInstagram Story on Thursday evening, saying they were sustained as a result of the attack.
The Portugal defender did not say where the attack happened, but City later said it was during a break-in at the player's home.
Four people tried to hurt my family and assault me. Cancelo said that when you show resistance this is what happens.
He shared a picture of a cut above his eye.
He said he didn't know how people with meanness are. My family is the most important thing for me.
This is just one more obstacle that I will overcome. Firm and strong.
The Manchester City statement said they were shocked and appalled that Joao Cancelo and his family were attacked and robbed at their home this evening.
"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."
Cancelo played the full 90 minutes in Manchester City's win at Brentford on Wednesday night as they extended their lead at the top of the table to eight points.
He joined City in a big-money move from Bianconeri in August of last year.
