DFB players experience delay due to unsafe circumstances.
Following the friendly football match between Germany and Ukraine, there was a disturbance that caused a delay in the departure of fans. The police were called in as a precaution due to a perceived risk. However, after a thorough investigation, they determined that there was no actual danger.
On the night of the game, the police in Nuremberg reported a potentially hazardous situation within the stadium. A suspicious object was found around 11:00 p.m. during their patrol around the stadium's outdoor facilities. This discovery came shortly after the German national team and members of the media were asked to remain within the stadium for a while.
The presence of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz had already resulted in delays and restrictions, and this incident further compounded these issues. At the time of the warning, Scholz had already left the venue. However, some patrons were unable to exit immediately and were rerouted for their safety.
The police made sure to exercise caution and promptly cordoned off the area where the object was located. This action caused a temporary delay in the departure of the team buses, impacting guests who had to be redirected. Regarding the incident, the police initially stated, "We have information about a dangerous situation outside the stadium, which we treat with the utmost importance." They had quickly mobilized a large force in response.
Just before announcing the all-clear, national coach Julian Nagelsmann finished a press conference. Some players, such as Manuel Neuer, were still in the interview zone. The police gave the go-ahead after approximately 15 minutes, allowing everyone to leave the area unimpeded.
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In light of the potential danger, the police elected to investigate the situation at Nuremberg's soccer stadium during the German national team's match against Ukraine. Despite the delay caused by this incident, the German national soccer team's performance at the upcoming international soccer tournament in Nuremberg remains unaffected.
