Incident Details
A soccer fan died after falling from the stands onto the media area during the Nations League final between and in . The fall occurred during the first period of extra time.
Emergency services responded immediately to the scene, but the fan succumbed to their injuries. confirmed the fatal incident.
Reactions and Aftermath
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed condolences to the fan's family at the start of his postgame news conference, acknowledging the tragedy amidst the game's tension.
The match, which Portugal won on penalties, was marked by the somber mood following the incident, with medical personnel, stewards, and police cordoning off the area.