A night of football excitement quickly turned into tragedy when a fan fell to his death during the Nations League final between Spain and Portugal, landing in the press area beneath a crowded section of the stadium.
According to reports, the incident occurred midway through the high-stakes match, held at a packed stadium, when the supporter plunged from an upper tier of the stands.
The victim, whose identity has not yet been officially disclosed, landed in the designated press area, causing shock and panic among journalists and spectators gathered at the Munich stadium to witness the final.
Emergency medical personnel responded swiftly to the scene and attempted to resuscitate the fallen fan. However, despite their best efforts, he was later pronounced dead due to the severity of his injuries.
Confirming the tragedy, a UEFA spokesperson said, “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).”
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente opened his post-game news conference by addressing the incident, offering heartfelt condolences.
“Before we begin with the questions, I would like to express my condolences because a fan died in the stands today. My condolences to the family. Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time.”
In response to the incident, authorities have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall. Officials are examining whether safety barriers, seating arrangements, or crowd control measures may have been breached or proved insufficient.
