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Manchester United Women discovered missing boots on the day of their Champions League qualifier in Bergen, Norway.
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Officials rushed to a local shop, Torshov Sport, buying 13–15 pairs of boots and 20 shin guards before kick-off.
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Midfielder Lisa Naalsund had her mother bring extra boots to the stadium.
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United lost the first leg 1-0 to SK Brann, denting their hopes of reaching the group stage for the first time.
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A charter flight had been arranged for ease of travel ahead of their league game on Sunday.
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A club spokesperson confirmed the boot bag had gone missing during the journey and said an investigation is underway.
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Replacement boots of the correct make and size were secured for all players.
Manchester United’s women’s team endured unexpected chaos in Norway after discovering that several players’ boots had gone missing just hours before their Champions League qualifier against SK Brann.
The squad only realized the equipment loss on matchday, as they had completed their last training session at Carrington before flying out. The missing gear sparked frantic efforts, with officials contacting local store Torshov Sport in Bergen to secure replacements. Reports suggest between 13 to 15 pairs of boots and 20 shin guards were purchased shortly before the 19:00 kick-off.
The situation added to the drama of the evening, as United went on to suffer a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, leaving them under pressure in their bid to qualify for the group stage for the very first time.
Midfielder Lisa Naalsund, a native of Bergen, revealed that even her mother had to step in, rushing extra boots to the stadium at the last minute. She described the atmosphere as “chaotic” after the discovery.
The team had travelled via a charter flight from Manchester to ease their demanding schedule, with a domestic league fixture looming against London City Lionesses on Sunday.
A United spokesperson later confirmed that a bag containing several pairs of boots had disappeared during the journey, prompting an internal investigation. In the meantime, replacement boots of the right brand and size were secured for all affected players.
The unusual pre-match scramble now adds a strange twist to United’s European campaign as they prepare for the decisive second leg.
