Joao Cancelo: Manchester City full-back suffers facial injuries after alleged assault and theft | Football News

Joao Cancelo says he was assaulted by four attackers who stole jewellery from him and tried to hurt his family.

The Manchester City full-back revealed injuries to his face in an Instagram Story on Thursday evening, saying they were sustained as a result of the attack.

“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,” Cancelo posted.

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

“After so many obstacles in my life this is just one more that I will overcome.”

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