Chelsea star Reece James’ Champions League and Euro 2020 medals stolen from his home

Chelsea star Reece James is the latest footballer to be targeted by thieves while playing a match, with his Euros and Champions League medals stolen from his home as a match at Stamford Bridge was ongoing.

The England right-back faced Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League at the Blues stadium on Tuesday night (September, 14). while burglars invaded his home.

James played a key role which saw the Chelsea team crowned champions of Europe last season as well as aiding the Three Lions reach the final of Euro 2020, where they lost to Italy in penalties.

The 21-year-old confirmed his medals were stolen on Instagram and posted CCTV footage of the burglary.

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In a defiant post he wrote: “On the evening of the 14th of September 2021 when I was playing for my club in the return of the Champions League, a group of cowardly robbers broke into my house.

“They managed to collectively lift a heavy safe containing some personal items of mine into their car.

“I never keep any jewellery of mine in my house so all that was contained in the safe were my Champions League winners medal and Super Cup winners medal and the runners up medal for the Euro 2020.

“These medals were won representing Chelsea and England – honours that can never be taken away from me whether or not I have the physical medals to prove it.

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“Nevertheless, I am appealing to all my Chelsea and England fans to help identify and turn in these low life individuals who will never be able to rest easy as the evidence is mounting against them.

“The police, my advisers and Chelsea FC (and many others) are all behind me as we have firm leads on who the perpetrators are. We are closing in on them.

“Luckily, no one was present during the break in but I want to let all of you know I am safe and well.

“I really do appreciate having the platform to tell you all about my misfortune and I hope together we can catch these individuals and deliver justice where it is due.”

James played 90 minutes as Chelsea defeated Zenit 1-0 to pick up three points in their first Champions League Group H fixture.

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