German police give update on man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game
5 months, 3 weeks ago

German police give update on man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police in Germany have said that they believe a man who scaled the roof of the stadium as Germany played Denmark at Euro 2024 was a would-be photographer. Police added that they “are currently ruling out a political motivation.” The man was carrying camera equipment in a rucksack and no dangerous objects, police said, adding he allegedly said in questioning that he wanted to take “good photos.” “There is currently no evidence that the man intended to endanger visitors to the stadium with his behavior,” police said in an earlier statement overnight. open image in gallery Euro 2024 Soccer Germany Denmark Around that time, referee Michael Oliver summoned both team captains and appeared to gesture up toward the roof. In previous security lapses at Euro 2024, multiple fans were able to approach Portugal's star player Cristiano Ronaldo on the field seeking selfies.

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AP PHOTOS: Excitement levels rise among fans at European Championship
5 months, 2 weeks ago

AP PHOTOS: Excitement levels rise among fans at European Championship

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — Excitement levels are rising among fans — particularly those from host nation Germany — as the European Championship goes deeper into the knockout stage. English soccer fans stand next to empty bottles prior to a Group C match between the England and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Cologne, Germany, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. An …

Euro 2024: German police investigate video that appears to show security punching and kicking a fan
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: German police investigate video that appears to show security punching and kicking a fan

The Hindu  

Police in the German city of Frankfurt are investigating a video that appears to show a fan being punched and kicked while being detained by a group of Euro 2024 security personnel at Portugal’s game with Slovenia. Tournament organiser UEFA said Wednesday it was ‘aware of an incident which took place between stewards and a fan from the Portugal vs …

German police investigate video that appears to show Euro 2024 security punching and kicking a fan
5 months, 3 weeks ago

German police investigate video that appears to show Euro 2024 security punching and kicking a fan

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Police in the German city of Frankfurt are investigating a video that appears to show a fan being punched and kicked while being detained by a group of Euro 2024 security personnel at Portugal’s game with Slovenia. Tournament organizer UEFA said Wednesday it was “aware of an incident which took place between stewards and a fan from …

Romania vs Netherlands, Euro 2024: Round of 16 match paused after pitch invader gets on field
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Romania vs Netherlands, Euro 2024: Round of 16 match paused after pitch invader gets on field

The Hindu  

The Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Netherlands and Romania was paused temporarily after a pitch invader got onto the field in the 90th minute, in Germany on Tuesday. Minutes later, Donyell Malen scored the third goal for the Dutch, piling further misery on Romania, ending the game 3-0 in their favour. Even in the dying embers of the …

German police believe man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game was a would-be photographer
5 months, 3 weeks ago

German police believe man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game was a would-be photographer

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — German police said Sunday they believe a man who scaled the roof of the stadium as Germany played Denmark at Euro 2024 was a would-be photographer and they have no evidence he intended to hurt anyone. Video shown by public broadcaster WDR appeared to show the man being detained among the catwalks and beams on the underside …

Man arrested after climbing on Euro 2024 stadium roof during Germany v Denmark
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Man arrested after climbing on Euro 2024 stadium roof during Germany v Denmark

New York Times  

A man has been arrested for climbing onto the roof of Signal Iduna Park during Germany’s European Championship match against Denmark. Dortmund police released a statement on Sunday confirming the arrest of a 21-year-old man after “a person climbed onto the roof of the stadium” during Germany’s 2-0 victory in their round-of-16 tie. The man was carrying camera equipment, police …

UEFA increases field-side security at Euro 2024 games after selfie-takers pursue Cristiano Ronaldo
6 months ago

UEFA increases field-side security at Euro 2024 games after selfie-takers pursue Cristiano Ronaldo

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Security will be increased field-side to stop fans getting to players at the European Championship after the problem peaked when at least six fans tried to get selfie photos with Cristiano Ronaldo. UEFA said Sunday “additional safety measures will be deployed” in the 10 stadiums in Germany, though no details were revealed of the updated plan to …

Watch: All shades of Cristiano Ronaldo with pitch invaders during Portugal vs Turkiye
6 months ago

Watch: All shades of Cristiano Ronaldo with pitch invaders during Portugal vs Turkiye

India Today  

Portugal star forward Cristiano Ronaldo was consistently interrupted by pitch invaders during his side's Euro 2024 Group F clash against Turkiye at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany on June 22. There were a total of 6 pitch invaders throughout the second half of the game, which eventually got the Portugal number 7 visibly frustrated because of the repeated …

German police shoot axe-wielding person, who threatened UEFA Euro fans in lead-up to Poland vs Netherlands clash
6 months, 1 week ago

German police shoot axe-wielding person, who threatened UEFA Euro fans in lead-up to Poland vs Netherlands clash

Hindustan Times  

A man has been shot and wounded by the German police after the individual reportedly threatened the officials and fans attending the UEFA Euro 2024 match between Poland and Netherlands on Sunday. Members of a German Riot police unit stands guard prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match According to the police post on social media platform …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s ID Checked by Security Officer Before Euro 2020 Game vs Hungary - News18
3 years, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s ID Checked by Security Officer Before Euro 2020 Game vs Hungary - News18

News 18  

Defending champions Portugal find themselves in a difficult group in Euro 2020, clubbed with France, Germany and Hungary in Group F, which is this tournament’s group of death. Portugal went onto win the match pretty comfortably in the end and Cristiano Ronaldo reaching yet another milestone, however, before the match the Portuguese captain faced an awkward situation as he was …

Euro 2020: Watch Cristiano Ronaldo appears angry with Portugal teammate Jota in tunnel
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Watch Cristiano Ronaldo appears angry with Portugal teammate Jota in tunnel

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a smooth day at the office when Portugal's opening Euro 2020 match saw the defending champions outplay host Hungary 3-0 in Budapest on Tuesday night. Ronaldo capped off the day with two goals to his name with one coming from the spot while the second came deep in the injury time. This did appear to get on …

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