It would not be the first time that fans had disturbed the opposing team’s night’s rest.
This might also have been the case before the European Championship round of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye.
An internet video shows a small firework being set off in front of the Austrian team hotel in Leipzig. The ÖFB confirmed that the incident occurred at 2 a.m.
According to the report, the majority of the ÖFB delegation did not even notice it and it will not have any impact on the game itself, as the ÖFB was audibly trying not to give the incident any importance.
Here is an alleged video of it:
Austria’s team has moved into its headquarters in Berlin for the European Championships. However, the night before a match must be spent at the respective venue, which is why Ralf Rangnick’s selection was already accommodated in Leipzig from Monday to Tuesday.
The European Championship round of 16 match between the two teams will kick off on Tuesday at 9 p.m.
Another motivational boost: Before the deciding match, the injured Xaver Schlager joined the ÖFB team. The midfielder was given a warm welcome: