A tragic incident marred Portugal’s Nations League final victory over Spain on Sunday night, as UEFA confirmed that a spectator died after falling from the second tier of the main stand at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
The incident occurred during the Nations League final which was a tightly contested match between the Spain and Portugal national teams on Sunday, June 8.
Recall that the game ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of action. The Portuguese side ended up victorious via penalties.
Witnesses reported that the supporter fell onto the lower seating area, prompting immediate medical intervention.
Despite the severity of the situation, the game continued uninterrupted as paramedics and stadium stewards rushed to attend to the victim.
UEFA released an official statement early Monday morning confirming the death.
“There was a medical emergency at the Munich arena, and despite the best efforts of the medical team, the person sadly passed away at 00:06 (CET),” the statement read. “Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time.”
The identity of the deceased has not yet been made public, and it remains unclear what caused the fall. Authorities are expected to launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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