The Women’s Champions League trophy was recovered from the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, where will be the upcoming final between holders Barcelona and Arsenal, according to Portuguese police on Tuesday.
The theft took place on Saturday during a league game between Sporting Lisbon and Vitoria Guimaraes, but it wasn’t reported to police until the following day.
The stadium’s garage, where the tournament’s showpiece will be played on May 24, was forced open by “a number of people wearing balaclavas,” according to a statement from the police.
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Other UEFA-related equipment was also taken, besides the trophy.
A police spokesman told AFP that the trophy and these items have since been returned to the governing body of European football.
A police statement that did not detail the steps that led to the recovery of the stolen goods stated that thirteen suspects had been identified.
The police said they anticipate more items will be recovered and made into custody in the coming days as the investigation is ongoing.
Source: Channels TV
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