Up to 7 years in prison for Harry Kane's boots: Details revealed about audacious World Cup theft

A high-profile criminal scandal that erupted at the England national team’s base has now taken an official legal turn.

Details: Two men accused of the brazen theft of kit and personal belongings from the English delegation have now been formally charged. According to a UOL journalist, if found guilty, each suspect could face a serious prison sentence—ranging from 1 to 7 years behind bars.

Among the stolen items, the most prized possessions were the boots of the team’s leading stars. It has been revealed that the haul included personalized boots belonging to team captain Harry Kane and first-choice goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, which they had planned to wear during tournament matches.

Local police, in conjunction with the World Cup security service, had to act with maximum urgency to crack the case while the trail was still hot.

According to law enforcement, part of the stolen material has already been successfully recovered and returned to its rightful owners. Representatives of the England squad expressed their gratitude to the police for their assistance. Nevertheless, the incident has left an unpleasant aftertaste and forced tournament organizers to seriously reconsider security measures at team hotels and training bases.