Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud’s home was the target of a burglary earlier this month, police said. Los Angeles police said they responded on 5 February to a report that a window had been smashed at a home in west LA. Giroud and his family were not home when the incident occurred. Burglars entered the residence through the window, and when Giroud’s wife came home to find items – including 10 luxury watches – missing, she called police, according to reports by ESPN and TMZ Sports. The burglars are reported to have taken valuables worth $500,000 during the break-in.
Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson brings expert analysis on the biggest stories from European soccer. after newsletter promotion. Burglaries at athletes’ homes in the US become common of late. NFL stars Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have all been victims over the past few months. On Tuesday, ABC reported that federal prosecutors have charged seven men who they say were part of a group that targeted the houses of Mahomes and Kelce. The criminal complaint includes three of the men, who are all from Chile, posing for a photo after the burglary of NBA player Bobby Portis.
Giroud is best known for his six prolific seasons at Arsenal from 2012-18, followed by three years apiece at Chelsea and Milan. He has scored 285 goals in 716 matches during his club career while winning a wealth of trophies, including the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021. He was also a star for France, scoring a record 57 goals and playing for Les Bleus when they won the World Cup in 2018. The 38-year-old moved to Los Angeles after signing with LAFC last May. Giroud is preparing for the upcoming MLS season, with his team kicking off against Minnesota United this Saturday at home.
