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Protester Parachutes Into Stadium During Germany vs France and Crashes
Protester Parachutes Into Stadium During Germany vs France and Crashes Into Camera
In one of the most extraordinary events of the Euros so far the kick-off to the heavyweight clash in Group F was almost disrupted in the most bizarre of manners
Daily Mirror UK, 16 JUN 2021
There was a bizarre incident just before the kick-off between Germany and France in Munich on Tuesday night as an apparent protester parachuted into the stadium and almost crashed into supporters before being led away by security.
The match in Group F was one of the most eagerly-anticipated in the European Championships so far, with two of the heavyweight giants of the tournament going head-to-head.
But just ahead of the start of the game a man was filmed flying on a yellow parachute high above the Allianz Arena.
He then appeared to get his wires tangled in the spider camera, and careered dangerously towards some of the fans present and those sitting in the media suite.
Fortunately he managed to steer his parachute away from the public, and ended up on the pitch in front of the bemused players, who had just finished their warm-up.
He was then taken away by security, and luckily nobody appears to have been injured in the extraordinary event.
One journalist on Twitter wrote: "Can't believe I just caught this on video. Parachuted into the stadium, got caught in the spider cam and nearly crashed into the crowd. Hope he's ok!"
And another added: "Jesus. Protester has just parachuted in. Nearly crashed into fans here in the stadium. Saw something with Greenpeace on his parachute.
The incident was not commented on in the live coverage of the game on ITV, and the kick-off time of 8pm was not delayed or help up.
Germany vs France comes after Portugal had beaten Hungary 3-0 in the earlier game, with Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the all-time leading scorer in European Championship history after grabbing a brace, surpassing Michel Platini with his 10th and 11th goals in the competition.
Gary Lineker added on Twitter after Ronaldo's first: "Ronaldo scores from the spot in his 5th Euros and becomes the first man to score 10 goals in the history of this competition. Extraordinary.
And after he second he continued: "Sensational football from Portugal and the ridiculous Cristiano finishes with his customary brilliance. Make that 11 goals in the Euros."
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