Kevin Prince Boateng: Barcelona star burgled during La Liga debut vs Valladolid
The Ghanaian is on loan from Sassuolo until the end of the season but endured a tough debut, missing several clear-cut chances
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Your support makes all the difference.Kevin Prince Boateng’s home was burgled during his Barcelona debut against Valladolid on Saturday.
Boateng, on loan from Sassuolo, has become the latest player in Ernesto Valverde’s side to be targeted.
Jordi Alba suffered the same fate during a trip to Milan to play Inter in the Champions League earlier this season.
Boateng played the last half hour at the Nou Camp as a substitute for Luis Suarez.
With Lionel Messi’s penalty the difference in the 1-0 victory, which included a missed spot kick from the Argentine later on, though Boateng’s debut was spoiled after discovering he had been burgled.
Thieves raided his home for jewelery, watches and cash – valued at €300-400,000, according to Marca.
Boateng will be involved in the Blaugrana’s trip to Lyon on Tuesday for the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie.
Boateng missed three good chances to open his account, perhaps confirming why he is not an orthodox striker, but useful in that role for certain teams setting up with very specific tactics.
Barcelona have stretched their lead in La Liga to seven points with Real Madrid in action on Sunday.
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