New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft once claimed that Vladimir Putin took one of his Super Bowl rings without permission - having made a chilling statement before hand.
Kraft met the Russian president back in 2005 after the Patriots had beaten the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl XXXIX, their third Super Bowl victory across just three years.
Although he has gone on to receive another three championship rings, Kraft wasn't initially keen on losing one of his first three - following some confusion during a meeting with Putin.
However Kraft later revealed that he was pleased for his ring to be in the possession of Putin, despite it having both sentimental and monetary value.
Appearing the series 50 Rings, 50 Days, Kraft said in 2013: "I took out the ring and showed it to [Putin], and he put it on and he goes, 'I can kill someone with this ring'.
"I put my hand out and he put it in his pocket, and three KGB guys got around him and walked out."
Despite wanting the ring back, Kraft claims that he was advised by White House staff not to risking causing World War III over a piece of jewellery.
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