UEFA has confirmed the death of a spectator during Portugal’s Nations League final win against Spain in Munich on Sunday.
Paramedics and stadium stewards attended an incident in the final minutes of the game at the Allianz Arena when a supporter fell from the second tier of the main stand onto the seating area below.
The game continued while the spectator was being treated, but in a statement, UEFA has said that the supporter could not be revived following medical treatment.
A UEFA statement 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). Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time.”
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente opened his post-match news conference by offering his sympathies to the family of the supporter.
“I want to express my condolences to the family of a fan who has died,” De la Fuente said. “That has made us realise what is important in life.”
Portugal’s man of the match Nuno Mendes added: “I would like to express my condolences to the family of the fan that died. It casts a pall on our victory today.”
