Thieves steal glass sculpture and medals from Munich air disaster memorial
Football
Thieves stole a glass sculpture and commemorative medals from the Munich memorial honouring the 23 victims of the 1958 air disaster, including eight Manchester United players, in an incident reported on October 30, 2026.
The theft has caused distress among victims’ families and supporters and has prompted messages of support from rival clubs’ fans.
Despite the damage, the Manchester-Munich bond remains strong, and there have been calls for the stolen items to be returned.
