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Spectator Dies After Fall at Allianz Arena During Nations League Final

Authorities are investigating how a German fan plunged from an upper tier during the break at the start of extra time.

Un aficionado muere tras caer de una tribuna a otra en la final de la Liga de Naciones
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Overview

  • During the break at the start of extra time of the Nations League final at Munich’s Allianz Arena, a male spectator fell from the second tier into the press area.
  • Emergency services and Munich police intervened immediately, but the spectator was pronounced dead at 00:06 on June 9, 2025.
  • Play resumed and Portugal secured the championship with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory after a 2-2 draw in regulation and extra time.
  • Authorities confirmed the victim was a German man from Garmisch-Pattenkirch and have launched an investigation with no signs of foul play so far.
  • Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and Portugal coach Roberto Martínez both offered condolences to the fan’s family in post-match statements.