Press conference canceled – Frankfurt stadium evacuated after home win

Adi Hütter had just answered a question about Nnamdi Collins when a female voice disturbed him. At 11:18 p.m. an alarm sounded from the loudspeakers in Eintracht Frankfurt's press conference room, followed by the announcement: "Dear guests, due to a technical malfunction, we ask you to leave the building for your safety."

The Eintracht coach first looked puzzled, then smiled. In the background, CEO Axel Hellmann looked perplexed. After just under a minute, press spokesman Bartosz Niedzwiedzki ended the PK after the 1-0 (0-0) home win against 1. FC Köln and saw the journalists off early. Only four questions were asked.

The fans gathered in front of the stadium and ten minutes later two fire engines with flashing lights pulled up to the main stand. The firefighters got out and spoke briefly with those responsible. Rumors spread among the spectators that one of the elevators had crashed, but that turned out to be a hoax - fortunately.

The reason for the hectic: It was a false alarm that was allegedly triggered by a defect in the sauna in the Eintracht cabin. This has not been confirmed. Just under a quarter of an hour before midnight, the VIP supporters were able to enter the business areas again - and after a short interruption, they were able to celebrate their home victory.