European Football Championship - Video with violent stewards: police investigate
The Frankfurt Police are investigating an incident involving violent stewards during the EM-Quarterfinal match between Portugal and Slovenia, as depicted in video recordings. An investigation has been initiated based on the suspicion of bodily harm, the police confirmed in a statement to Hessian Broadcasting.
In the video footage, several stewards appear to assault a man in an area near the field during the game. Another person is seen lying on the ground.
As of yet, there is no information available regarding the man's health condition, the police stated. The European Football Union UEFA was informed of the incident on Wednesday. The Portuguese newspaper "Record" published the video at X, which apparently was taken from the fan block.
- The incident at the Round of sixteen match of the European Football Championship in Frankfurt am Main between Portugal and Slovenia has caused a stir, as it involved allegations of bodily injury caused by some unruly stewards.
- It has been reported that the local police in Germany are taking the matter seriously, as they believe that several stewards may have inflicted bodily injury on a spectator during the soccer game.
- The investigation into the incident carried out by the Frankfurt Police is expected to shed light on the role of security personnel in ensuring the safety of spectators at such high-profile events, like the European Football Championship.
- Following the quarterfinal match, the Portuguese national team is now preparing for their next game in the EM, but the incident has cast a shadow over their preparations, raising question marks about the safety measures in place at soccer stadiums.
- The German football association (DFB) and UEFA, the governing body of European football, have been urged to take immediate action to prevent similar incidents from happening at future games, ensuring the safety and security of spectators is a top priority.
- In the meantime, the incident is being widely discussed in the Slovenian and German media, with many calling for stricter disciplinary action against stewards found guilty of misconduct and causing bodily injury to spectators during games.
