Brazilian football star Zico was mugged in Paris. The 71-year-old who flew to France to watch the Games lost a lot of money after his briefcase containing jewels and cash valued at £420,000 was stolen.
Zico was on his way from the hotel in Paris with a briefcase containing a diamond necklace, cash, and a luxurious Rolex watch.
The thieves soon made their escape and Zico was left empty handed.
Response and Investigation
The French government has started a probe and the Brigade for the Repression of Banditry has been tasked with arresting the culprits.
This unfortunate incident has sparked debates on the state of security in Paris, given that the city is set to host over 11. 5 million tourists for the Olympics.
People have been advised to be cautious especially when they are hiring a taxi.
Zico is one of the members of the Brazilian Olympic team, which consists of athletes in different fields.
Still, he is not the only one who becomes a victim of crime during the Games.
According to other reports from Sportsbuddy, Mikel Obi warned that Chelsea can only win if the team unites and enters the season with positivity.
Context and Other Incidents
Argentina’s head coach Javier Mascherano said that their training camp was burglarized ahead of the Morocco game.
Zico, revered as one of Brazil’s greatest footballers, enjoyed a stellar career with Flamengo, winning multiple titles, including four Brazilian championships and the Intercontinental Cup.
He also played for Udinese in Italy and finished his playing career in Japan before moving into management. Despite this recent ordeal, Zico’s legacy in football remains untarnished.
