Soccer fan dies after fall throughout Nations League closing between Spain and Portugal

MUNICH — A soccer fan died throughout the Nations League closing between Spain and Portugal on Sunday after falling from an overhead stage onto a media space under.

The incident occurred throughout the first interval of additional time on the Munich stadium, when pressure was excessive between rival gamers, and followers had been changing into extra animated. Medical personnel, stewards and police cordoned off the realm.

Portugal went on to win the sport on penalties.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente addressed the incident at first of his postgame information convention.

“Earlier than we start with the questions, I wish to categorical my condolences as a result of a fan died within the stands right this moment,” de la Fuente mentioned. “My condolences to the household.”‘

Portugal defeated Spain on penalty kicks.