Flying beer cups: A regular but costly affair

The throwing of plastic beer cups onto the pitch during Euro 2024 has become a regular feature of the tournament in Germany, with fans unconcerned at losing their deposits and national associations paying a hefty price with Uefa fines.

During the group stage, Uefa handed out fines totalling over €1.2 million (S$1.8 million), and of that, €719,375 was for the throwing of objects.

At the stadium, fans pay a €3 deposit, on top of the price of their beer, which they can reclaim if they return the plastic cup, but along with launching their beer in the air to celebrate, many are disposing of them differently.

The main target has been opposition players, especially at corner kicks, and interestingly England were not sanctioned when fans threw cups at their own players and manager after the 0-0 draw with Slovenia.