RIP of the Shadow Heartbreaking Spectator Death Behind Ronaldo's Portugal Win

Jun 09, 2025

RIP of the Shadow Heartbreaking Spectator Death Behind Ronaldo's Portugal Win
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A shocking spectator death occurred during the European Nations League final between Portugal and Spain at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

Portugal tied Spain 2-2 in the European Nations League final on the 9th (Korea time) after an extended blood fight, and won a dramatic 5-3 victory in the penalty shootout, lifting its second championship in six years since 2019. A heartbreaking scene came out during the hot match.

During overtime, a soccer fan crashed into the seat area below from the second floor of the stands, and paramedics and stadium staff rushed to the rescue, but UEFA officially announced that the spectator eventually passed away. UEFA said there was a medical emergency at the Munich Arena, and despite the best efforts of the medical staff, the fan sadly died at 0:06. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and relatives of the late fan,' he said. While the identity of the victim of the accident has not been revealed, Luis Dera Puente, the coach of Spain's national team, began the post-match press conference with a bored expression of consolation for the fan's family. `My condolences go out to the family of the deceased fan,' he said."This incident made us realize what was important in life.' Portuguese fullback Nunu Mendes, who was honored as the Most Valuable Player for blocking `Spanish Holy' Lamine Yamal and scoring an equalizer six minutes after allowing the first goal in the first half, also paid tribute. "My condolences go out to the family of the deceased fan. There was a dark shadow over today's victory," he said, expressing his deep condolences.




RIP of the Shadow Heartbreaking Spectator Death Behind Ronaldo's Portugal Win
RIP of the Shadow Heartbreaking Spectator Death Behind Ronaldo's Portugal Win
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Meanwhile, Portugal showed an amazing fighting spirit on the day, beating the European champion and the world's second-ranked Spain to lift the trophy. If Spain scored a goal, it would catch up again, and if it scored again, it would catch up again. Spain's Martin Subimendi (Real Sociedad) scored the first goal in the 21st minute of the first half, but Nunu Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain) scored the equalizer in the 26th minute of the first half, bringing the game to square one. In the 45th minute of the first half, Spain's Mikel Oyarsabal (Real Sociedad) shook the net and led 2-1 again, but in the 16th minute of the second half, superstar Ronaldo cut the net and turned the game back. His 138th goal in the A-match series. The penalty shootout, which began after extra blood, all five kickers shook the net. Spain's `fourth kicker" Alvaro Morata (Galatasaray) misses and heads down.

The 40-year-old led his country Portugal to the championship by scoring an equalizer in the final following a come-from-behind goal against Germany in the semi-finals. He shed tears as he added his second Nations League win to an incredibly great career. Portuguese coach Roberto Martinez has developed confidence, resilience, trust and quality in preparation for more than 30 games. When quality and other values are combined, it is a great help to lift the trophy.

Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.