Fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal

A soccer fan died through the UEFA Nations League remaining between Spain and Portugal on Sunday after falling from an overhead stage onto a media space beneath.

A UEFA official, talking on situation of anonymity as a result of they weren’t licensed to offer particulars, confirmed an individual sustained deadly accidents from a fall.

The incident occurred through the first interval of additional time on the Munich stadium, when rigidity was excessive between rival gamers, and followers had been turning into extra animated. Medical personnel, stewards and police cordoned off the world.

Portugal went on to win the sport on penalties.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente addressed the incident initially of his postgame information convention.

“Earlier than we start with the questions, I want to specific my condolences as a result of a fan died within the stands right now,” de la Fuente mentioned. “My condolences to the household.”

Reporting by The Related Press.