DORTMUND – Germany faces an unexpected problem in its home European Championship: pitch invasions. The safety device of Westfalen Stadium in Dortmund On Saturday there was water from all sides: in the second half even four solitary fans stopped the match to tear up a selfie of Cristiano Ronaldo, everyone’s idol regardless of the flag. Ronaldo was kind and accommodating with the first, a child, but then he got nervous. It is true that in German stadiums there are no barriers and the stands are attached to the grass. But the situation is taking a slippery turn.
The words of Portugal coach Martinez on pitch invasions
He spoke out on the topic the coach of Portugal, Roberto Martinez: «I appeal to the fans: this is not good, don’t enter the pitch anymore. I understand the enthusiasm of those who want to get closer to a football legend like Cristiano but for him and for us the risks are enormous. In this case the invaders were peaceful but what would happen if someone with bad intentions happened? The safety of the teams must be protected».
Previously there had already been another “violation” on the occasion of Germany’s debut in Munich: a German influencer he had managed to enter the stadium without accreditation by disguising himself as a mascot. He makes you laugh but also worry you.
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