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10 FOOTBALLERS WHO WERE ROBBED WHILE THEY WERE PLAYING

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1. Cristiano Ronaldo, 2013 

In 2013, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was robbed of his €15,000 Rolex watch during a match against Rayo Vallecano. The thief managed to slip past security and make off with the watch before being caught by police. 

 

2. Lionel Messi, 2016 

In 2016, Barcelona's Lionel Messi had his house in Spain broken into while he was playing a Champions League match against Celtic. The thieves made off with valuables worth over €500,000. 

 

 

3. Ashley Cole (2011): Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole had his house in London broken into while he was playing a match against Tottenham Hotspur in 2011. The thieves stole jewelry and other valuables worth over £400,000. 

 

 

4. Robinho, 2009: Manchester City's Robinho was robbed at gunpoint in Brazil while on international duty in 2009. The thieves made off with his watch and other valuables. 

 

 

5. Frank Lampard, 2005 

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard had his house in London broken into while he was playing a match against Liverpool in 2005. The thieves stole jewelry and other valuables worth over £150,000. 

 

 

6. Sergio Aguero (2018) Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero was robbed at gunpoint in Argentina while on holiday in 2018. The thieves stole his watch and other valuables. 

 

 

7. Wayne Rooney (2010): Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney had his house in Cheshire broken into while he was playing a match against Bayern Munich in 2010. The thieves stole jewelry and other valuables worth over £100,000.

 

 

8. Mesut Ozil, 2019: Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil and his teammate Sead Kolasinac were targeted by armed robbers in London in 2019. Kolasinac fought off the attackers, who were later arrested. 

 

 

9. Angel Di Maria, 2015 

Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria had his house in Manchester broken into while he was playing a match against Saint-Etienne in 2015. The thieves stole jewelry and other valuables worth over £60,000. 

 

 

10. Juan Mata, 2015 

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata had his house in Manchester broken into while he was playing a match against Aston Villa in 2015. The thieves stole jewellery and other valuables worth over £60,000.

 

 

In conclusion, footballers are not immune to the dangers of theft and robbery. These 10 incidents serve as a reminder that even the most famous and successful footballers can fall victim to crime. It is important for players to take precautions and stay safe both on and off the pitch.




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