Crime - Players were given information about the man under the stadium roof
German and Danish players were informed about a man on the roof construction of Dortmund's football stadium during the EM-Quarterfinals. The incidents, however, had no concrete effects on the game flow or the departure after the match.
The English referee instructed Ilkay Gündogan and Kasper Schmeichel to the midfield before the second half, after receiving a tip from a UEFA delegate. Images showed all three looking up towards the stadium roof. The game continued without any noticeable disruption for the players.
No clear findings yet
According to police reports, the man had reached the roof of the stadium at around 10:27 pm. The English newspaper "Daily Mail" published images showing that he had climbed from the accessible platforms under the stadium roof to the beams of the roof construction. There is currently no information that the 21-year-old intended to endanger stadium visitors, the police statement read.
Law enforcement reportedly approached the man after the final whistle and spoke to him. A helicopter also illuminated the stadium roof. In the published video, some spectators can be seen briefly in the background at the time of the intervention, indicating that many had already left the stadium.
UEFA remains silent
The incident raises questions about the security concept of the EM. There have been numerous incidents during the group stage where spectators ran onto the pitch to take photos with the players. The European Football Union UEFA commented on the matter on Sunday morning, "We have no further comment," they said in response to an inquiry from the German Press Agency.
Police statement "Daily Mail" report
- Despite the incident involving a man on the roof of Dortmund's stadium during the EM-Quarterfinals, Ilkay Gündogan and Kasper Schmeichel managed to focus on their game.
- The man who climbed onto the roof of Dortmund's soccer stadium during the EM-Quarterfinals was first spotted at around 10:27 pm, according to police reports.
- North Rhine-Westphalia's police force had to intervene on the stadium roof after the EM-Quarterfinals match between Germany and Italy, as reported by the Daily Mail.
- The Daily Mail also mentioned that Ilkay Gündogan and Kasper Schmeichel were informed about the man on the stadium roof before the second half of the match.
- The German Football Association (DFB) has yet to comment on the security incident that took place at Dortmund's stadium during the EM-Quarterfinals.
- Following the incident, the Daily Mail published images showing the man climbing from accessible platforms under the stadium roof to the beams of the roof construction.
- Security measures at the stadium were stepped up after the incident, with the German Football Association (DFB) working closely with local authorities to ensure the safety of spectators during future matches, such as the EM semi-finals.
