Football scandal: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Cup after theft!
Football scandal: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Cup after theft!
Lissabon, Portugal - The Portuguese police returned the football women's Champions League Cup to the UEFA just four days after a spectacular theft. The valuable trophy was stolen from an underground car park in the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on Saturday, the day of the Sporting Lisbon master celebration. This happened during a game between Sporting CP and Vitória SC, which the hosts won 2-0.
The theft occurred in the middle of the celebrations when several hooded perpetrators could cut a fence and open a van in which the trophy and other unnamed objects of the UEFA were located. Experts suspect that thieves had insider knowledge about the storage of the cup because they used the noise of the celebrating fans for their criminal actions.
Investigations and arrests
The police were able to act quickly through security camera recordings and identified 13 suspects who have already been arrested. The investigation is covered and other participants are not excluded. However, the authorities only alerted the police a day after the robbery, which might have impaired the quick reaction to the incident. Currently it is also expected that additional stolen goods can be ensured.
The UEFA has not yet commented on the incident, which, in view of the circumstances, raises questions in both fans and official bodies. The stolen Champions League Cup of women measures 60 centimeters, weighs 10 kilograms and consists of sterling silver. Since 2010, the trophy has been awarded to the winners of the most important competition for women in European club football.
security measures in football
The events related to theft also raise questions about security in football. A current study created under the responsibility of Lothar Rieth addresses the security measures in German football and the interaction of various institutions, including the DFB, the DFL, police and private security companies. The aim is to develop more effective and sustainable security strategies for all actors.
Karl Rothmund, Vice President of the DFB, and Hendrik Große Lefert, the new security officer, emphasize the importance of prevention and effective measures to prevent incidents such as the theft of the Champions League Cup. The knowledge from this study could also be important for other countries in order to avoid similar incidents in the future
Laola1 reports that the police are looking for the thieves to improve security in football. Also ZDF emphasizes that the theft was only reported a day later, which may make the investigation difficult. Finally DetailsOrt Lissabon, Portugal Quellen
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