According to the PA news agency, armed burglars stormed into England striker Raheem Sterling's home while his family was present, forcing him to return from the World Cup in Qatar. The 27-year-old was absent from Gareth Southgate's team as they defeated Senegal 3-0 on Sunday to go to the quarterfinals against France. It's believed that Sterling vanished after a break-in at his home on Saturday night, which left him understandably shaken and worried about the safety of his kids.
Given the crucial stage of the tournament in Qatar, the 27-year-old did not make the choice lightly and may possibly make a comeback. If Sterling plays again at the World Cup, Southgate said, "we've got to wait and see," with his sole focus being on providing the Chelsea striker the time and support he needs.