ROME (ITALY) – Chris Smalling, AS Roma defender was robbed at gunpoint by burglars who broke into his home situated off the ancient Appian Way south of the city in Rome in the early hours of Friday. Smalling’s wife, son, mother and another family member were also in the house.
Three men entered the house at around 5 am and forced Smalling to open the safe and hand over three Rolex watches, jewels and around 300 euros ($359.46) in cash, according to news agency ANSA and Rome’s main sports daily Corriere dello Sport.