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Arsenal legend Wright quits World Cup after family held at knifepoint

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has been forced to abandon his World Cup media duties in Brazil.

The Daily Mail says Wright is understood to have flown home from Brazil after his wife and children were burgled at knifepoint.

It is understood four men armed with knives made their way into his north-west London home and held his wife and children before making off with personal possessions.

The 50-year-old pundit, who has been working for ITV at the World Cup, tweeted on Wednesday night: "You won't get away with it."

Wright's manager Steve Kutner told The Sun: "It was a terrifying ordeal. They marched Ian's wife from room to room.

"I would like to thank ITV for helping Ian to get home as quickly as possible."

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