A spectator on the UEFA Nations League last in Munich died after falling from the second tier of the primary stand at Allianz Area on Sunday. UEFA confirmed the loss of life, which came about throughout Portugal’s win over Spain.
“There was a medical emergency on the Munich enviornment, and regardless of the most effective efforts of the medical workforce, the particular person sadly handed away at 00:06 (CET). Our ideas are with their family members at this troublesome time,” UEFA’s assertion learn.
The match continued whereas the spectator was being handled by paramedics, according to ESPN.
Spain nationwide workforce supervisor Luis de la Fuente started his post-match press convention by addressing the incident.
“I need to specific my condolences to the household of a fan who has died,” De la Fuente mentioned. “That has made us notice what’s essential in life.”
The Portuguese gained in a penalty shootout 5-3 because the workforce erupted in celebration after Ruben Neves’ game-clinching conversion, however the Portugal gamers could not assist however really feel deeply affected by the incident when discovering out after the sport.
Portugal defender Nuno Mendes, who gained the Champions League contained in the stadium on June 1 with Paris Saint-Germain earlier than successful one other trophy together with his nation on Sunday, added: “I wish to specific my condolences to the household of the fan that died. It casts a pall on our victory in the present day.”
