Man Utd Women Lose Boots, Fall to SK Brann in Champions League

Manchester United Women faced an unusual challenge before their UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifier against SK Brann when several players’ boots went missing during their travel to Bergen. The club was unable to locate the missing boots but quickly secured replacements of the correct make and sizes to ensure the affected players could participate in the match. Despite dominating much of the game and creating several chances, Manchester United lost 1-0 due to a set-piece goal by Brann. The match at Brann Stadium attracted over 15,700 spectators, making it the most attended women’s football game ever played in Norway. The incident with the boots was a notable disruption to United’s preparations, but the team remains focused on the return leg at Leigh Sports Village. Manchester United continues to investigate the disappearance of the boots while preparing for the second leg.