Philippe Mexes worst fear swhile away at Roma’s pre-season preparations were realized after getting the call from his wife that their car had been car-jacked WHILE their daughter was in the backseat asleep.

Mexes’ wife had just gotten home and carried their son into the house when the thieves jumped into the Mercedes and took off.

The car was recovered just down the road at a Pizzeria parking lot with the doors left wide open and their daughter unharmed in the back seat.

Roma has announced the Mexes was allowed to leave for a few days to tend with his family, but this is a perfect example of the set of worries players have to consistently think about during the lifetime of a professional athlete due to the travel and commitment of the sport they love.

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