Euro 2016: See What Happened To A Northern Ireland Fan During Their Match

Euro 2016: See What Happened To A Northern Ireland Fan During Their Match

A Northern Ireland fan died during the country’s match against Ukraine on Thursday.

Robert Rainey, known as Archie, is understood to have suffered a heart attack in one of the stands at about 18:00 local time, He was 64.

Nearly 50 minutes into the game, the fan collapsed and stopped breathing.

An emergency medical team responded to the situation but could not resuscitate the fan.
He was removed from the stadium and pronounced dead shortly after.

His family said he died "doing what he loved best"

"We are obviously devastated at this loss, and thankful for everyone's thoughts and prayers, we would appreciate privacy at this sensitive time." 

“Our thoughts are tragically with a second family this week mourning the devastating loss of their loved one,” a spokesman from the Northern Ireland police said.

“We have been liaising with French Authorities and local PSNI officers have been in touch with the man's family in Belfast.”

Another Northern Ireland fan died earlier this week after accidentally falling from a wall.