Euro 2024 fans warned of endangering players in Croatia vs Italy corner incidents

Warning issued to Euro 2024 fans after Croatia supporters threw plastic cups at Italy players during a crucial match in Leipzig.

During the first half of the Euro 2024 match in Leipzig, there were several incidents that caught the attention of fans. One particular incident involved Croatia supporters throwing plastic cups at Italy players during a crucial group stage clash between the two teams.

Italy only needed a point to secure automatic qualification to the last 16, while a win for Croatia would have left them potentially finishing third and relying on other results. As Italy prepared to take a corner, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Federico Dimarco were seen being targeted by thrown plastic cups, causing controversy.

Dimarco even had to kick away a cup before taking a corner from the other side of the pitch. The lead commentator for BBC Sport, Jonathan Pearce, mentioned that German officials at the tournament were considering taking action if the throwing incidents continued, although UEFA had not made an official statement at that time.

This incident was not an isolated one, as just last week Serbia fans threw cups onto the pitch during their match against Slovenia, leading to a brief stoppage in play. The situation was managed by the stadium announcer urging the fans to stop.

In the upcoming matches, England will face Slovenia in their final Group C game, with a point enough to secure their progression to the next stage. Slovenia, on the other hand, may also advance with a point if Serbia does not defeat Denmark. However, they would need other results in different groups to potentially qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. The tournament organizers will be closely monitoring fan behavior to ensure the safety and integrity of the matches.

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