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17/06/2016
NI Man Dies During Match At Stade de Lyon
A Northern Irish man, aged in his 60s, has died after collapsing at the Northern Ireland Euro 2016 match against Ukraine on Thursday, 16 June.
It is understood the man collapsed in the Stade de Lyon during the game and was treated by paramedics at the scene. However, they where unable to revive him.
The PSNI said the death has been confirmed by French authorities.
In a statement the Irish Football Association said that it was "deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of a Northern Ireland fan at this evening's game".
Irish FA Chief Executive Patrick Nelson said: "The fan passed away as he was watching the game in the stadium. This puts any result of a football match into perspective.
"The thoughts of the board, management, players and staff are with his family and friends at this sad time."
(MH)
It is understood the man collapsed in the Stade de Lyon during the game and was treated by paramedics at the scene. However, they where unable to revive him.
The PSNI said the death has been confirmed by French authorities.
In a statement the Irish Football Association said that it was "deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of a Northern Ireland fan at this evening's game".
Irish FA Chief Executive Patrick Nelson said: "The fan passed away as he was watching the game in the stadium. This puts any result of a football match into perspective.
"The thoughts of the board, management, players and staff are with his family and friends at this sad time."
(MH)
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