ITV’s coverage of Germany vs Denmark was disrupted by ‘Germany fans doing wheelies’ X/itvfootball Roy Keane was drowned out by the noise during his analysis X/itvfootball
The quintet were trying to dissect the handball decision that led to Germany ‘s opening goal from the penalty spot when loud noises from behind the studio began to cause disruption.
Pougatch was the first to reference the bizarre situation, saying: “I think some of the German fans are doing wheelie’s on the other side of Brandenburg Gate. I think that’s what that noise is.”
ITV’s studio overlooks the spectacular Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, which also hosts a Euro 2024 fan park directly behind it.
The noise continued behind the broadcast and despite the best efforts of the professional pundits, it was hard to ignore the racket.
Keane got the worst of it as he had to start raising his voice just to be heard over the interruption.
But he still managed to get his point across that VAR had failed to do its job.
BBC and ITV's Euro 2024 line up in full
Here's how each channel will line-up:
BBC presenters:
Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
ITV presenters:
Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods
BBC pundits:
Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
ITV pundits:
Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
BBC commentators:
Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
ITV commentators:
Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
BBC co-commentators:
Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
ITV co-commentators:
Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend
He said : “I feel for defenders now. I agree with what has been said – I can’t see that as a penalty, I just can’t.
“Does every defender have to put their hands behind their back? Then you’re losing your balance!”
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Adding: “That’s not the game we grew up loving!”
Fans reacted online to the frustrating background noise.
One wrote: “ITV are fighting a losing battle with the sound of cyclists doing wheelies outside the Brandenburg Gate here!”
While another added: “I bet ITV regret not using false background now!”
And a third joked: “It sounds like someone at ITV has slapped on Vincent Price Sound Effects Vol 4!”
Fortunately the distraction ultimately stopped, allowing ITV to continue with their broadcast.
But it wasn’t the only disruption that happened on the night.
A thunderstorm delayed Germany vs Denmark Rex Referee Michael Oliver had to take the players off the pitch Reuters Denmark players took shelter under the dugout Getty Fans braved the conditions and danced in the downpour Reuters
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