A football supporter has died after plummeting from the stands during the Nations League final between Spain and Portugal at Munich's Allianz Arena on Sunday evening.
The tragic incident occurred when the man, who was from Bavaria's Garmisch-Partenkirchen district, fell from the middle tier of the stadium. He tumbled into the lower tier before landing on a staircase in the media area.
Emergency medical personnel rushed to assist the supporter, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The fatal fall happened during what was meant to be a celebratory occasion, with Portugal ultimately defeating Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in regular time.
Fans were packed into the Aliianz Arena
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Munich police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall but confirmed there was "no evidence to suggest foul play" in the incident.
UEFA released an official statement confirming the supporter's death, which occurred at 00:06 despite medical intervention.
"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," the statement read.
The fatal accident overshadowed Portugal's victory in the prestigious tournament final.
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Luis de la Fuente offered his deepest condolences to those affected
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The match had ended in a 2-2 stalemate after regular time, with Portugal prevailing in the penalty shootout to claim the Nations League trophy.
The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of condolences from the football community.
Both national team coaches expressed their sorrow over the supporter's death in the aftermath of the match.
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Spain's manager Luis de la Fuente offered his sympathies to the victim's family. "I want to show my deepest condolences because a fan has died. It reminds us of what is important in life," he said.
The Portuguese camp echoed these sentiments, with a team spokesperson acknowledging that the death "casts a shadow on our victory" in Munich.
Portugal's head coach Roberto Martinez also addressed the tragedy, describing it as "extremely sad news" following his team's Nations League triumph.
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