Olivier Giroud Robbed in Los Angeles, £400K Worth of Jewelry Stolen

Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has fallen victim to a robbery in Los Angeles, where jewelry worth approximately £400,000 was stolen from his home.

According to talkSPORT, the incident occurred earlier this month, and no arrests have been made so far. The police have assured that investigations are ongoing, but as of now, there are no leads on the perpetrators.

Giroud’s Illustrious Career and Move to MLS

The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner currently plays for LAFC in Major League Soccer (MLS) after a long and successful career in Europe.

Giroud made a name for himself in the Premier League, playing for Arsenal (2012-2018) and later moving to Chelsea (2018-2021), where he won the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. He then spent three years at AC Milan (2021-2024) before making the switch to the United States.

The France all-time leading goalscorer with 57 goals in 137 caps, Giroud remains a legendary figure in French football, contributing significantly to their 2018 World Cup and 2021 UEFA Nations League victories.

Opinion: Are Footballers Becoming Easy Targets?

Giroud joins a growing list of football stars who have been victims of home burglaries, especially after moving to new leagues. In recent years, players like Paul Pogba, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Angel Di Maria have also been targeted, raising concerns about the security of high-profile athletes.

While footballers earn enormous salaries and live luxurious lifestyles, should there be better protection measures in place? Or are these incidents simply the price of fame and fortune?

For now, Giroud will hope justice is served, but the robbery is a stark reminder that even football legends are not immune to crime.