Moroccan international footballer Neil El Aynaoui and his family were victims of a violent home invasion and robbery in Rome, Italian police confirmed on March 18, 2026. The incident, first reported by the Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, occurred at the player's apartment.
According to police reports, intruders broke into the home, threatened El Aynaoui and his family with a knife, and then robbed them. The assailants tied up the footballer and his relatives before fleeing with stolen valuables. No serious physical injuries were reported from the attack.
Neil El Aynaoui, 24, is a midfielder for AS Roma and the Moroccan national team. He previously played for French clubs AS Nancy and RC Lens before his transfer to the Italian Serie A side. Local authorities in Rome have opened an investigation into the armed robbery.
