Pitch invaders halt Champions League final at Wembley Stadium

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In the second minute of the Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid match at Wembley Stadium, the Champions League final was disturbed by three people invading the pitch.

While play paused for a throw-in, a guy clothed in a white T-shirt and shorts dashed onto the field and was quickly escorted away from the halfway line by security staff. Meanwhile, someone wearing a dark T-shirt snapped a selfie with Madrid's Brazilian sensation Vinicius Jr. Shortly thereafter, another person sprinted onto the pitch, skilfully evading security for almost a minute before finally being tackled to the ground.

One of the intruders had the term "Mellstroy" printed on their shirt, which seems to be connected to a Russian online content creator.

The occurrence will put both the Wembley Stadium host and Uefa, the governing body of the Champions League, on high alert as they prioritize security measures in light of notable incidents in the past.

During the Euro 2020 final game between England and Italy, Wembley was unfortunately subjected to disorderly scenes. Hordes of rowdy young men barged into the stadium and proceeded to assault both the police force and ticket holders. This incident will go down in infamy.

The 2022 Champions League final in Paris was a complete disaster under the supervision of UEFA. Numerous safety issues were present, and Liverpool fans found themselves in a frightening and dangerous situation due to a crush outside of the stadium.

A representative from Wembley Stadium stated that trespassing onto the field during events is prohibited and they disapprove of the individuals who disrupted the Uefa Champions League Final at the start.

Everyone who was involved has been apprehended. We will aid the necessary authorities in guaranteeing that proper measures are taken.

Shortly after the occurrence, the game proceeded without delay.