Fan dies after falling from stands at Nations League final

June 9, 2025

A fan has been confirmed dead after falling from the stands at the UEFA Nations League final between Portugal and Spain in Munich on Sunday.

The fan fell from the central tier during the first period of extra time into the press box in the lower tier.

Paramedics and police rushed to the scene to assist the fan.

A UEFA spokesperson told AFP there had been a “medical emergency” and confirmed that a fan “sadly” died during the match.

The supporter was estimated to have fallen around eight metres. How the fan fell or under what circumstances was unclear.

Representatives from both sides expressed their sympathies after the match, won 5-3 by Portugal on penalties after the game finished 2-2.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente made a statement to express his condolences to the fan at the post-match press conference.

“I want to show my deepest condolences because a fan has died. It reminds us, of what is important in life,” he said.

A representative of the Portuguese team made a similar statement of condolences, saying the death “casts a shadow on our victory.”

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez echoed the sentiments, saying it was “extremely sad news.”