Soccer legend Zico robbed at Paris Olympics as Rolex and diamond necklace stolen

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Brazilian soccer legend Zico was robbed of items worth $540,000, including a Rolex and a diamond necklace, while in Paris for the Olympics. The theft occurred as he hailed a cab outside his hotel. Meanwhile, French authorities are investigating a separate incident of railway sabotage that disrupted major train services ahead of the Olympic opening.

Keywords: Zico, Olympics, robbery

Source: The Mirror US

Update At: 7/27/2024

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