In a recent Euro 2024 match, Portugal triumphed in Turkey with a 3-0 win, advancing to the knockout stages. However, the match was marred by multiple pitch invasions by fans trying to take selfies with Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo. The incidents occurred at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund, Germany, and raised concerns about stadium security.
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez expressed his relief that the fans' intentions are good, but warned of potential dangers if those intentions are malicious. He stressed the need for better security measures to protect players and discourage such behavior in the future.
UEFA, European football's governing body, responded by stating that safety and security are their top priorities. They pledged to deploy additional security measures at stadiums to meet tournament requirements and prevent similar incidents.
Ronaldo initially humored a young fan posing for a selfie. However, his patience ran out when an older fan repeated the act, prompting Ronaldo to express his frustration. The backfield raiders were intercepted by the stewards before they could reach Ronaldo. A steward, in his haste to arrest a fan, accidentally tackled the Portuguese Gonçalo Ramos.
UEFA warned that any future encroachment on the pitch would result in expulsion from the stadium, a ban from all matches in the tournament and a formal criminal complaint for trespassing.
Despite the interruptions, Portugal captain Bernardo Silva, who scored the opener with an assist from Ronaldo, described the encroachments as more annoying than dangerous. He acknowledged that such incidents are the price of fame in the world of football, especially when a team includes a player as renowned as Ronaldo.
Ronaldo, despite his assist, which equaled a European record, is still struggling to score a goal in this tournament.
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