At the European Championship final in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, numerous celebrities were once again in attendance – including musicians, politicians and athletes.
Royals, musicians, politicians, athletes: While Spain and England fought for the European Championship title on Sunday evening (July 14) in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, numerous prominent supporters were in the stands. Prince William (42) with Prince George (10) and King Felipe VI (56) with daughter Sofía (17) provided royal support for both national teams.
Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Co. at the European Championship final
Musician Ed Sheeran (33) was already in Germany for the semi-final against the Netherlands, and he also watched the final live from the stands – together with his wife Cherry Seaborn (32). Both were dressed in England jerseys and celebrated the English team’s 1:1 equaliser with a kiss. British actor Damian Lewis (53) sat next to the couple and cheered on the “Three Lions”.
Also in the stadium were Formula 1 driver Lando Norris (24), entertainer James Corden (45) and singer Harry Styles (30). , and ex-One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson (32) were also among the approximately 70,000 spectators.
A number of former football players also cheered in the stands, including former England striker Peter Crouch (43), who last played for the “Three Lions” in 2011. Goalkeeper legend Oliver Kahn (55) was also there with his wife Svenja to cheer on the team. Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp (57) also did not miss the final. And Joachim Löw (64) also attended the final in Berlin, together with former international player Sami Khedira (37).
Numerous politicians keep their fingers crossed in the stadium
Of course, there was also support from politicians. Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer (61) and Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (52). From Germany, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (68) and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (66) were on site.
Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (43) watched the match together with Federal Council President Manuela Schwesig (50) and Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth (69). Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (61) and Federal Family Minister Lisa Paus (55) also attended the match. CDU leader Friedrich Merz (68) was temporarily standing in the stands next to Hungarian President Viktor Orbán (61).
In the end, the Spaniards were the ones to celebrate: after a goalless first half, the Spaniards triumphed over the English thanks to a goal by Nico Williams (22) in the 47th minute and Mikel Oyarzabal (27) in the 86th minute. For the Selección Española, it is the fourth title at a European Championship after 1964, 2008 and 2012 – a record.
Source: Stern
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