Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu has revealed his shock at the theft of $11,000 from his luggage in Moscow, but added that he was relieved at how quickly the issue was resolved by Russian law enforcement.
The former Arsenal star was in Russia to take part in a World Cup promotional game between FIFA Legends and the Russia Legends, to open the World Cup Football Park.
Kanu said he immediately informed the authorities before heading off to the pitch for the game, which the FIFA Legends won 6-4
The stolen money was returned to the Nigerian on his way back home the next day and Kanu says he will have no qualms returning to Russia for the World Cup.
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