Renewed incidents of theft targeting the homes of Barcelona and Real Madrid players, as theft occurred hours before the two teams met in Classico International Ball.
Spanish media reported that Barcelona's full back, Nelson Simedo, has become the latest victim of theft gangs targeting players ’homes, while busy with their team matches.
The sources pointed out that the player’s home was robbed while the player was with the Catalan club’s mission, which is preparing to face Real Madrid.
Local police confirmed the theft without providing additional details, while local media reported that the robbers had escaped with a number of hours and valuable jewelry.
Spanish police earlier this year arrested a gang that specializes in stealing players ’homes.
Several football stars in Spain have been subject to theft during the past months, including Zinedine Zidane, Danny Carvajal, Rafael Varane from Real Madrid, Gerard Pique from Barcelona, and Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid.