Former Liverpool participant Peter Gulacsi robbed at dwelling hours earlier than Champions League match

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi and his spouse have been reportedly held at gunpoint throughout a theft at their dwelling in Spain, hours earlier than Villarreal’s Champions League match towards Napoli.

The Hungarian goalkeeper, 36, was dominated out of the fixture after 4 masked intruders allegedly pressured their method into the property in Puzol, north of Valencia, early on Tuesday, October 13. According to the report, the intruders threatened Gulacsi and his spouse, Pilates teacher Diana Vigh, and ordered them to open a secure and hand over valuables.

At least one of many couple’s two youngsters was understood to have been inside the home. The suspects reportedly carried pistols, though it remained unclear whether or not the weapons have been real or replicas. The incident lasted about an hour earlier than the intruders fled in two high-end autos.

Police have opened an investigation, however no arrests have been reported. Authorities haven’t confirmed which possessions have been taken or their worth. Gulacsi joined Liverpool on mortgage from MTK Budapest in 2007 earlier than finishing a everlasting transfer. He performed for the membership’s reserve staff however by no means made a senior look.

He had mortgage spells at Hereford United, Tranmere Rovers and Hull City earlier than becoming a member of Red Bull Salzburg in 2013. After taking part in for RB Leipzig, he joined Villarreal in August on a two-year contract. Gulacsi represented Hungary between 2014 and 2025, together with on the 2016, 2020 and 2024 European Championships.

Separately, police arrested three individuals suspected of involvement in burglaries throughout Catalonia, together with on the properties of Barcelona gamers Joan Garcia and Pau Cubarsi. Two males have been remanded in custody, whereas a 46-year-old lady was launched on conditional bail pending additional investigation.