US Police Investigate Theft of England National Team Training Equipment
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England's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a setback after training equipment was stolen on Saturday, prior to the squad's arrival at their training base in Kansas City.اضافة اعلان
The BBC reported that the stolen items included footballs and boots, following a break-in involving vehicles transporting the "Three Lions" equipment to their training facility at Swope Soccer Village.
The English Football Association (FA) confirmed the incident but could not provide further information as the matter is now in the hands of the police.
The Kansas City Police Department in Missouri stated: "We are investigating a potential theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City, with some items missing this evening. The investigation is ongoing."
The England national team, led by German manager Thomas Tuchel, is scheduled to hold its first training session at Swope Soccer Village on Saturday evening, after relocating from their pre-tournament base in Florida.
The 1966 world champions will kick off their current World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, before later facing Ghana and Panama in Group 12. — (AFP)
The BBC reported that the stolen items included footballs and boots, following a break-in involving vehicles transporting the "Three Lions" equipment to their training facility at Swope Soccer Village.
The English Football Association (FA) confirmed the incident but could not provide further information as the matter is now in the hands of the police.
The Kansas City Police Department in Missouri stated: "We are investigating a potential theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City, with some items missing this evening. The investigation is ongoing."
The England national team, led by German manager Thomas Tuchel, is scheduled to hold its first training session at Swope Soccer Village on Saturday evening, after relocating from their pre-tournament base in Florida.
The 1966 world champions will kick off their current World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, before later facing Ghana and Panama in Group 12. — (AFP)