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Champions League Winner's Nightmare: Home Emptied During Vacation.

The home of a Champions League winner was ransacked in Cannes while he was on vacation after his stellar season.

By Diego Becerra

Vacation Heist: Champions League Winner's Home Targeted After Big Win.
Vacation Heist: Champions League Winner's Home Targeted After Big Win.

A harsh blow for a Champions League winner. The home of talented Paris Saint-Germain footballer, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, was burgled while the Georgian player was enjoying his well-deserved vacation with his family in Cannes. The regrettable incident, which has shocked the local community, occurred in Cannet, with thieves making off with a significant haul of high-end watches, valuable jewelry, and luxury wallets.

The incident took place at a time of joy and rest for Kvaratskhelia, who was coming off a stellar season with PSG. Police have launched an exhaustive investigation to find those responsible for this audacious robbery, which underscores the vulnerability faced by even public figures, despite their security measures. The area of Cannet, where the footballer resides, is not accustomed to such large-scale crimes, which has generated a wave of concern among residents.

A Year of Success Overshadowed by Crime

News of the robbery starkly contrasts with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's successful sporting year. The forward has been a fundamental piece for Paris Saint-Germain, contributing decisively to an historic treble: the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, and the Coupe de France. These achievements solidified his status as one of European football's emerging stars, and his on-field performance had been impeccable.

After an exhausting season, Kvaratskhelia was not called up by the Georgian national team for international duty, allowing him to take a much-needed break and travel with his family to Cannes. However, what was anticipated to be a peaceful vacation has been marred by the unpleasant experience of his home being raided. Such incidents not only represent a significant material loss but also generate a profound sense of insecurity and invasion of privacy.

Focus on Club World Cup Despite Robbery

Despite the difficult personal moment, the footballer is already trying to move on and focus on upcoming sporting challenges. The article concludes by noting that Kvaratskhelia is now fully focused on the Club World Cup, a competition fast approaching for which PSG, as European champions, are one of the big favorites.

The robbery at Kvaratskhelia's home adds to a regrettable list of incidents that have affected several elite footballers in recent years, who are often targeted by criminals due to their high profile and the perception that they possess highly valuable goods. This event serves as a reminder of the importance of security and prevention to protect athletes' homes, even when they are away enjoying their free time. The police investigation will determine who is behind this heist and if Kvaratskhelia will be able to recover any of his belongings.


Diego Becerra

Diego Becerra

Editorial Director Alivia, 13 years of experience in sports journalism. I studied journalism at the Central University of Ecuador and started at Radio Positiva in Quito where I worked for 2 years covering events such as the Copa Libertadores, World Cup Qualifiers and the Copa Sudamericana. In 2013 I began collaborating with Alivia Media in the first media outlet that was launched, which was El Futbolero Ecuador. Then I was part of the growth of the company and currently I editorially manage the ...

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