Manchester City and Portugal defender Joao Cancelo has revealed on Instagram that he has been attacked by four robbers while in his home with his family.

Cancelo, who showed a cut on his head in the Instagram post, said that jewelry was taken in the incident.

‘Unfortunately today I was assaulted by four cowards who tried to hurt me and hurt my family,’ he wrote.

‘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 wich (sic) 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.’