Man United defender Victor Lindelof saves elderly woman's bag from a thief in a heroic act

Victor Lindelof had a successful campaign with Manchester United this season, with Swede being  only defender in Premier League t to be dribbled past by any player. centre-back, who is kwn for his alertness while defending at back, has w attracted attention for an off--field act. Lindelof saved a woman's bag from a thief in Sweden this week. 

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Victor Lindelof saves woman's bag from a thief 

According to several media reports, Victor Lindelof, who was in Vasteras, Sweden, saw a thief robbing a woman in her 90s on a bike. Man United defender chased down thief to retrieve elderly woman's bag and caught hold of him for next five minutes until police arrived. Maja, Lindelof's wife, stood witness to incident. 

Vasteras police confirmed incident and went on to thank Victor Lindelof. police, in a statement, extended its gratitude to witness for his quick and wise intervention to restore plaintiff's property. Man United also commented on incident stating that Victor Lindelof believes he did what anybody else would have done in that situation.

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Harry Maguire case latest: Man United captain to meet FA 

While re has been appreciation for Victor Lindelof, his centre-back partner has had such luck. Club captain Harry Maguire was involved in a violent altercation with Greek police officers last week after his sister was reportedly attacked and assaulted with a sharp object. England international was n arrested, only to be subsequently released later. 

Man United captain has denied any such allegations but did offer an apology in court. Recent developments in Harry Maguire case suggest that defender will meet Football Association (FA) chiefs on Tuesday before being potentially dropped from national team by manr Gareth Southgate. 

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Harry Maguire to be dropped from national team?

England national team will play against Iceland and Denmark in Nations League after a span of 10 months. squad for same will be anunced by Southgate on Tuesday. It, refore, remains to be seen if Man United captain, who orwise would have been one of first to be included in squad, makes it this time around. While Maguire remains a major doubt to make it to squad, Man City's Raheem Sterling is ar player whose participation is in doubt. Sterling attended Olympic legend Usain Bolt's birthday party and Jamaican icon subsequently tested positive for coronavirus, leaving Sterling a major doubt for Nations League games.  

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Im courtesy: Victor Lindelof Instagram