Joy for Manolo 'El del Bombo' as iconic drum is recovered
The Spanish Armada have recovered Spanish super-fan Manolo's bass drum which was stolen last night in Murcia.
All's well that ends well as the Spanish Armada recovered Manolo 'El del Bombo's' bass drum which was stolen ahead of the Spain-Colombia friendly international last night in Murcia.
The Valencia bar owner is Spain's most faithful follower and has attended practically every "La Roja" game since the 1982 World Cup finals.
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Drum on its way to Valencia
According to reports in Murcia last night, thieves broke into Manolo's car and took the drum, leaving him without the instrument for the friendly and a teary-eyed Manolo was clearly distraught as he spoke to media about the situation.
The Spanish Armada posted a video of an individual bringing the famous drum to a local police station, and confirmed that the drum is on its way back to Manolo.