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Fox News
09-06-2025
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- Fox News
Fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal
A soccer fan died during the UEFA Nations League final between Spain and Portugal on Sunday after falling from an overhead level onto a media area below. A UEFA official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to give details, confirmed a person sustained fatal injuries from a fall. The incident occurred during the first period of extra time at the Munich stadium, when tension was high between rival players, and fans were becoming more animated. Medical personnel, stewards and police cordoned off the area. Portugal went on to win the game on penalties. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente addressed the incident at the start of his postgame news conference. "Before we begin with the questions, I would like to express my condolences because a fan died in the stands today," de la Fuente said. "My condolences to the family." Reporting by The Associated Press.
National Post
09-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal
A soccer fan died during Sunday's Nations League final between Spain and Portugal after falling from an overhead level onto the media section below. Article content 'A man fell from the middle tier to the lower tier, onto a staircase near the press area, and unfortunately died at the scene,' Munich police spokesman Tobias Schenk said Monday. Article content Article content 'As always in such cases, the Munich police have taken over the investigation. Criminal police are on site, witnesses are being interviewed and videos reviewed. At this time, there's no evidence of anything but a tragic accident.' Article content The fatal fall occurred during the first period of extra time at the Munich stadium, when tension was high between rival players, and fans were becoming more animated. Article content Shocked spectators called for help and medical personnel, stewards and police cordoned off the area. Medics used a tarpaulin to shield the scene from view as doctors tried to save the man's life. Article content 'We can't give more details at the moment, except to say the man was from the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area,' Schenk said. Article content Portugal went on to win the game on penalties. Article content '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,' Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said. Article content 'We're mourning the fan who died,' Portugal counterpart Roberto Martinez said. 'It's very sad news.' Article content Earlier this year, a baseball fan in Pittsburgh suffered serious injuries after falling over a railing onto the field. Article content Kavan Markwood suffered serious injuries after falling from the top of a 21-foot-high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park during a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs. Article content
Telegraph
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Fan dies after horror fall at Nations League final
A football fan has died after falling from the stands during the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain in Munich. The man died at the scene from his injuries after falling from the middle tier to the lower tier of the enormous Allianz Arena, which holds around 70,000 spectators. The fall happened during the first period of extra time on Sunday night, and led to medical professionals and stewards quickly cordoning off the area. As doctors fought to save his life, a tarpaulin was used to shield the man from the view of other supporters. 'A man fell from the middle tier to the lower tier, onto a staircase near the press area, and unfortunately died at the scene,' Munich police spokesman Tobias Schenk said, as reported by Associated Press. 'As always in such cases, the Munich police have taken over the investigation. Criminal police are on site, witnesses are being interviewed and videos reviewed. At this time, there's no evidence of anything but a tragic accident. 'We can't give more details at the moment, except to say the man was from the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area.' Luis de la Fuente, the Spain coach, said after his team's penalty shootout defeat: 'I want to show my deepest condolences because a fan has died. It reminds us of what is important in life.' In a statement, Uefa 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. Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time.' A heated and fractious final was settled on penalties after the match ended 2-2 after extra time. Spain had twice taken the lead in Munich but Portugal struck back through Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo before goalkeeper Diogo Costa made a decisive save from Álvaro Morata in the shootout.
Associated Press
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Spain tries to stay upbeat after shootout loss to Portugal in Nations League final
MADRID (AP) — As Cristiano Ronaldo lifted the Nations League trophy and his Portugal teammates celebrated behind him, Spain's players watched in clear disappointment. There was no major letdown after the penalty shootout defeat in Sunday's final in Munich, though. There were no calls for a coaching change. There was no blaming of players who underperformed. The feeling was that Spain is still on the right track. Before leaving the field, coach Luis de la Fuente gathered his players and made sure they remained upbeat and ready to start focusing on next year's World Cup. 'It was time to remind them that we have to be proud of this team, of what we have been doing,' De la Fuente said. 'I reminded the players that I'm proud to have them in the team. Now we have to start focusing on the World Cup. I'm still counting on every one of them, on those who were here and those who couldn't come this time.' Spain is the European champion and as a nation has been enjoying one of its best runs in international soccer. The women's team is the World Cup and Nations League champion. La Roja also won the men's Olympic tournament in France last year, as well as the 2023 Nations League. 'You can't question what this team has been achieving,' De la Fuente said. 'It has been defining an era, a style, and it will continue to do so, not because of me, but because of the players that we have.' After beating France 5-4 in the Nations League semifinals last week, Spain lost the final 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw following extra time. Striker Álvaro Morata was the only player to miss his spot kick. 'Morata is a champion and a reference for us,' De la Fuente said. 'I'm responsible for his missed kick because I'm the one who asked him to take the shot.' Martín Zubimendi (21 minutes) and Mikel Oyazarbal (45) twice gave Spain the lead but Portugal rallied with goals by Nuno Mendes in the 26th and Ronaldo in the 61st. 'We have to overcome this defeat as best we can and value the positive momentum we have had in recent years,' Zubimendi said. 'This time we let the title slip away because of details. We have to keep our feet on the ground. We have been used to winning. Since I joined the national team I've only experienced positive things.' De la Fuente took over from Luis Enrique following defeat to Morocco in the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He recently had his contract renewed by the Spanish soccer federation until 2028 and the next Euros. He is leading a team with a bright future thanks to young stars such as 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Pedri, Gavi, Dean Huijsen and Pau Cubarsí. Spain's next match is in Bulgaria on Sept. 4 in the World Cup qualifiers. ___ AP soccer:
BBC News
09-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Fan dies after stadium fall at Nations League final
A fan died after falling from the stands during Sunday's Nations League final between Spain and Portugal in man, from the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district in Bavaria, fell from the middle tier into the lower tier and then on to a staircase in the media area at the Allianz died at the scene from his police are investigating but said there was "no evidence to suggest foul play".Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties after the game finished 2-2. A Uefa statement read: "Despite the best efforts of the medical team, the person sadly passed away at 00:06. Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time."Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said: "I want to show my deepest condolences because a fan has died. It reminds us of what is important in life."A Portugal spokesperson said the death "casts a shadow on our victory" and coach Roberto Martinez said it was "extremely sad news".
