Spectator dies during Nations League final
A spectator died during Portugal's Nations League final win over Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Sunday, UEFA said on Monday.
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Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal
MUNICH: A soccer fan died during the 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.
Cristiano Ronaldo sheds tears of joy after Portugal’s Nations League triumph
MUNICH: Another trophy for Cristiano Ronaldo. More records, more adulation. The Portugal star shed tears after helping his team win the Nations League on Sunday. Ronaldo scored to help Portugal draw level with Spain 2-2 in the final, then watched as his teammates won the penalty shootout 5-3. “I have many titles with my clubs, but nothing is better than winning for Portugal,” Ronaldo said.
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