An internet prankster later took credit for the x-rated interruption
Friday’s Euro 2024 draw in Germany was temporarily disrupted by what appeared to be graphic sounds of a sexual nature in what was the latest live event to have been disrupted by a pornographic prankster.
The interruption, which saw loud sounds of female moaning echo through the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, was clearly heard on the broadcast for the UEFA event to determine the group stages for next summer’s European Championships.
The noise was first heard as Switzerland was drawn into Group A alongside Scotland, Hungary, and host nation Germany, prompting an interjection from UEFA Deputy General Secretary Giorgio Marchetti, who presided over the draw.
“There is some noise here… that has now stopped,” the UEFA official said as the sounds appeared to diminish while bemused attendees looked on. “No noise anymore.” However, the disruption swiftly returned while Group B was being drawn and remained sporadically present until the conclusion of the draw.
“I heard something, and putting two and two together, I’m assuming there was some sort of prank going on, but I couldn’t really make out what it was,” England manager Gareth Southgate said, according to the Independent late on Friday.
Did I do hood boules? pic.twitter.com/li1noifhlK
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