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NYON, Switzerland: UEFA says the Europa League trophy was not damaged after being stolen in Mexico.
The silverware was at a promotional event in the central city of Leon when it was reported by authorities to have been taken from a vehicle.
The theft came ahead of the semifinals of Europe's second-tier club competition.
UEFA says the "Europa League trophy was in Mexico for a partner event and got briefly stolen. It was quickly recovered and has suffered no damages."
In the semifinal first legs next week, Arsenal plays Atletico Madrid and Marseille takes on Salzburg.
