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Spectator Dies After Fall From Upper Tier During Nations League Final at Allianz Arena

Authorities have opened an investigation into the fall that left a fan dead during extra time at Allianz Arena

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Overview

  • The incident occurred in extra time of the Portugal-Spain final as the match continued without interruption while medical staff responded.
  • The fan plunged about five meters from the upper tier to the area beside the press tribune and suffered critical injuries upon impact.
  • Medical personnel immobilized the spectator at the scene and transported them to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced dead at 00:06.
  • UEFA confirmed the fatality shortly after midnight despite on-site resuscitation efforts.
  • Local police are treating the case as an unexplained incident and have not yet determined how the fall occurred or disclosed the fan’s identity or nationality.