UEFA confirmed the dying of a spectator throughout Portugal’s Nations League ultimate win in opposition to Spain in Munich on Sunday.
A supporter fell from the second tier of the primary stand onto the seating space beneath within the ultimate minutes of the sport at Allianz Enviornment.
The sport continued whereas the spectator was being handled by paramedics and stadium stewards, however the particular person couldn’t be revived by medical remedy, UEFA stated in an announcement.
“There was a medical emergency on the Munich area, and regardless of one of the best efforts of the medical staff, the particular person sadly handed away at 00:06 (CET),” the assertion learn. “Our ideas are with their family members at this troublesome time.”
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente opened his postmatch information convention by providing his sympathies.
“I need to specific my condolences to the household of a fan who has died,” De la Fuente stated. “That has made us notice what’s vital in life.”
Portugal’s man of the match Nuno Mendes added: “I wish to specific my condolences to the household of the fan that died. It casts a pall on our victory right now.”