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“Glad No Lives Were Lost” – Lionel Messi’s Ex-Teammate and Girlfriend Tied and Stripped During Burglary With Nearly $550,000 Looted As Per Reports, Fans Express Support

Published 07/21/2023, 4:02 AM EDT

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Just minutes ago, a shocking piece of news surfaced on the internet. A former teammate of Lionel Messi was a victim of a ‘violent’ burglary. Reports suggest that the soccer star and his wife are receiving treatment and are safe now. Once again, the soccer universe has reunited on social media. Hundreds of fans have expressed their love and support for the tragic and unexpected incident.

This isn’t the first time that the fanbase has united as one. In times of hardship, the soccer fraternity forgets every bit of rivalry and enmity.

An ex-teammate of Lionel Messi was robbed!

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Italian goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma and his wife were reportedly victims of a violent burglary. Reports shockingly suggest that the burglars ‘tied up’ and ‘stripped’ the couple. They’ve stolen money and goods up to $550,000. Donnarumma and his wife managed to take refuge in a hotel nearby at 3:20 am.

The staff of the hotel took care of the couple and quickly alerted the police. Fortunately, the ex-teammate of Lionel Messi and his wife are receiving treatment in the hospital. While the perpetrators are still on the run, the soccer fanbase has united and showered their love and support on the couple. Here are some of the messages on social media.

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Hundreds of fans are praying for Donnarumma and his wife’s speedy recovery.

Undoubtedly, every post on social media is as heartwarming as ever for the celebrity couple. This isn’t the first time the fans are uniting to support a PSG star. Back in May, the French club’s backup keeper Sergio Rico suffered a tragic horse-riding accident. And fans were quick to comfort his family all across the internet.

From a soccer viewpoint, Donnarumma’s future at Paris Saint-Germain looks dicey. Since 2021, the Italian has established his spot as the first goalie of the team. But with the arrival of a new manager, things might change.

Donnarumma’s future at PSG seems uncertain!

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Luis Enrique prefers playing a possession-based tactic, which mainly means that ‘the play’ starts with the goalkeeper. Interestingly, the Italian is not very comfortable with the ball at his feet, despite being a fantastic shot-stopper.

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Keylor Navas will return to the club after his loan to Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League. The club’s usual backup, Sergio Rico might not return to the game after his horse-riding accident. Recently, sources have suggested that Hugo Lloris’ name is being discussed internally. But he isn’t a ball-playing goalie either. The coming weeks should clear out every speculation and rumor.

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Daniel D'Cruz is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports, with a degree in Mass Media studies. He brings a wealth of experience to his writing, having published over 500 articles that cover everything from the dramatic sagas in the world of football to the latest happenings in the entertainment industry. Daniel is a die-hard football fan who has a deep-rooted passion for the game.
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