UEFA takes action against TV-exposed runners during European matches.
UEFA finds this problematic: A youthful dart enthusiast takes a selfie with Portugal's celebrity Cristiano Ronaldo during a Euro games match, which is an uncommon spectacle on broadcast television. This is due to certain factors.
During Portugal's Euro games match against Turkey, the passionate fan was initially not noticeable to many television audiences. The fan had managed to rush onto the field and even received a selfie from the soccer star. ZDF commentator Oliver Schmidt communicated this event to viewers during the 68th minute, while replays were displayed on screen.
The reason why such scenes are seldom shown on television is based on UEFA's European Football Union guidelines, which also apply to the FIFA international television signal provided by the organizer. These images should ideally not be broadcasted over the international signal to avoid imitation.
ZDF captures Portugal dart enthusiast live
Different broadcasters have addressed this issue in the past. Only if they also have their own cameras in the stadium can additional images be possible. For instance, further actions by the dart enthusiast during the Portugal game were also visible live on ZDF.
Tournaments such as the current Euro games in Germany or World Championships and significant games like a Champions League final should not be misused for actions like these, according to UEFA and FIFA's argument. Critics see the censoring of certain events like dashers, Bengalos, or on-field disturbances as a form of censorship and accuse the associations of wanting to safeguard their polished productions.
Dashers are a common occurrence in football. The motivations vary: The harmless fan attempting to snap a photo of idol Ronaldo in Dortmund is one example. Often, individuals attempting to storm the pitch seek personal attention or aim to spread political messages.
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The European Football Championship 2024 is anticipated with excitement, and Portugal, led by their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, is expected to put up a strong show. During the European Football Union's guidelines, such incidents as fans invading the field, like the dart enthusiast in Portugal's match against Turkey, are discouraged from being broadcasted over the international signal to prevent imitation. ZDF, being one of the broadcasters, managed to capture the dart enthusiast live, adding an unexpected element to their coverage during the UEFA tournament.
