Tuesday, June 15, 2021

UEFA confirm several supporters treated in hospital for injuries suffered when Greenpeace activist crashed parachute into France vs Germany match

June 15, 2021 - Tags : fixtures , Football - news , IFTTT , pictures , scores , transfers

Several people were hurt ahead of France’s 1-0 win over Germany when a Greenpeace protest parachuted into the stadium

Ahead of kick-off, the activist descended into the Allianz Arena in Munich but hit wires used for the spider cam.

The Greenpeace activist made a dangerous descent and hurt supporters

This caused debris to fall on spectators, while France manager Didier Deschamps also appeared to be hit, although it was later confirmed he had not been hurt.

The protester from Greenpeace had the words “Kick out oil! Greenpeace” written on his parachute.

He also landed heavily on the pitch due to striking the wires and was given medical attention before being escorted away by security.

A statement released to the PA news agency said: “Shortly before the start of tonight’s UEFA EURO 2020 match between France and Germany in Munich, a protester briefly entered the stadium from the air and tried to land on the pitch.

The protester hit wires which help the stadiums spider cam operate

Antonio Rudiger made sure the man was okay

“This inconsiderate act – which could have had very serious consequences for a huge number of people attending – caused injuries to several people attending the game who are now in hospital and law authorities will take the necessary action.

“UEFA and its partners are fully committed to a sustainable EURO 2020 tournament and many initiatives have been implemented to offset carbon emissions.

“The staging of the match was fortunately not impacted by such a reckless and dangerous action, but several people were injured nonetheless.”

Greenpeace activist parachuted into the Allianz Arena just before the game started – debris from his apparatus hit Didier Deschamps & Guy Stéphan but both are fine. pic.twitter.com/8hF2dWTcN6
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) June 15, 2021

Greenpeace’s German Twitter account confirmed that the stunt was a protest against tournament sponsor Volkswagen, demanding an end to the sale of petrol and diesel cars.

When the match got under way it was won 1-0 by France after a Mats Hummels own goal in the first half.