Champions League pitch invaders ‘to be paid £300,000 each’ by controversial Russian streamer after Wembley arrest
PITCH INVADERS who halted the Champions League final will reportedly be paid £300,000 each by a controversial Russian streamer.
Real Madrid secured their 15th European trophy with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
AFPThe Champions League final pitch invaders are reportedly being paid £300,000 each[/caption]
APThe trio flooded the field as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0[/caption]
AFPThe invaders will reportedly get the dosh from a controversial Russian streamer[/caption]
But just a minute into the match, play was halted as three people flooded the field.
Security spent minutes chasing them before pinning them to the ground.
And one was even stopped by Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer.
The trio all wore shirts with the word ‘Mellstroy’ on the front and back.
It later transpired that he is a controversial Russian blogger and streamer, whose real name is Andrey Burim.
He was arrested in late 2020 for beating a model, Alena Efremova, on a live broadcast.
And before the game, he reportedly offered fans £300,000 to storm the Wembley pitch wearing his name on their clothing.
It means the three people who took to the field are in line for a major pay day, despite it not yet being confirmed if they will each bag £300k or share the fee between themselves.
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But they face lengthy stadium bans after being arrested.
A statement from Wembley officials read: “It is illegal to enter the field of play at Wembley.
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“We strongly condemn the actions of those who interrupted the Champions League final.
“All of the individuals have now been arrested.
“We will support the relevant authorities to ensure appropriate action is taken.”
As for the game itself, Dortmund had plenty of chances to go ahead as Real struggled on the ball.
The Germans were close several times as Jadon Sancho and Co ran riot on the wings.
But the game changed late on as Dortmund conceded several corners.
And one of those was eventually turned in by Real veteran Carvajal.
A disastrous error then allowed Vinicius Jr to slot home a second goal for the Spaniards.
And it secured Real’s 15th Champions League trophy, with Carlo Ancelotti’s men also winning LaLiga this season.
