European soccer officials will punish Paris Saint-Germain after their fans damaged a stadium. PSG supporters tore up grass at Munich's Allianz Arena after Champions League celebrations. The French team had just beaten Inter Milan 5-0 to win their first European title. Excited fans rushed onto the field and ruined large sections of turf. UEFA decided the club must pay a fine for the destruction.
Sky Germany reported that soccer authorities will announce the penalty amount soon. The damage happened just days before Germany plays Portugal at the same venue. Officials worry about the condition of the playing surface for upcoming matches. Stadium workers must repair all torn grass before the Nations League game. UEFA wants to send a message about fan behavior at major tournaments.
Allianz Arena director Jürgen Muth promised complete repairs before Wednesday arrives. He told reporters that the scheduled Germany versus Portugal match faces no cancellation risk. Workers will replace damaged turf sections and restore the field to perfect condition. The stadium has enough time to fix all problems caused from PSG celebrations. European soccer can continue as planned despite the pitch damage.
Sky Germany reported that soccer authorities will announce the penalty amount soon. The damage happened just days before Germany plays Portugal at the same venue. Officials worry about the condition of the playing surface for upcoming matches. Stadium workers must repair all torn grass before the Nations League game. UEFA wants to send a message about fan behavior at major tournaments.
Allianz Arena director Jürgen Muth promised complete repairs before Wednesday arrives. He told reporters that the scheduled Germany versus Portugal match faces no cancellation risk. Workers will replace damaged turf sections and restore the field to perfect condition. The stadium has enough time to fix all problems caused from PSG celebrations. European soccer can continue as planned despite the pitch damage.
