FC Porto defender Jan Bednarek targeted in armed burglary at family home

FC Porto star Jan Bednarek targeted in terrifying armed burglary
FC Porto star Jan Bednarek targeted in terrifying armed burglaryPedro Correia / Zuma Press / Profimedia

Jan Bednarek was reportedly subjected to a terrifying ordeal after encountering an armed burglar at his family home in Portugal on Friday night.

The FC Porto defender and Poland international had returned home with his wife and young daughter at around 9:30pm after attending an art exhibition when they allegedly discovered an intruder inside the property. 

According to Portuguese outlet Record, the suspect threatened Bednarek with a knife before fleeing the scene.

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Reports claim the burglar escaped with valuables estimated to be worth around €150,000 (£129,000), leaving the family badly shaken by the incident. Local authorities have since launched an investigation into the armed robbery.

The frightening encounter came just days after Bednarek celebrated a major achievement on the pitch, scoring the winning goal in Porto’s 1-0 victory over Alverca to secure the club’s first league title in four years. 

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