A glass sculpture and medals have been stolen from the Manchester United Munich air disaster memorial at Manchesterplatz in Munich. The items were taken from a display case that was smashed with a stone on 26 October between 08:00 and 13:00 local time. The Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation (MMMF) expressed deep sadness, calling the theft emotionally harmful to families of the 23 victims, including eight Manchester United players.
Chair Ifty Ahmed said the stolen items cannot be replaced, though the foundation is discussing possible replacements with Red Docs Munich. The glass was repaired the same day, with Manchester United offering to cover costs, though the foundation agreed to pay. About 1,500 people attended the annual remembrance service in February.
Ahmed urged those responsible to return the items, stating, “They haven’t taken our memories.” Support messages came from fans of Liverpool, Manchester City, and Leeds. The memorial, installed in 2004 with the display case added in 2020 and inaugurated in 2023, holds unique tributes from around the world.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing