The draw for the 2024 European Championships was bizarrely interrupted multiple times by sex noises during the ceremony in Germany.
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Euro 2024 draw interrupted
Sex noises heard multiple times
Presenters including David Silva left embarrassed
WHAT HAPPENED?
The event kicked off with national sides across the continent eager to find out their opponents for the showcase event in Germany. The ceremony included a star-studded cast of presenters, including Wesley Sneijder, Steve McManaman and David Silva. However, the former Manchester City midfielder and the rest of the presenting team was left red-faced when audible sex noises could be heard playing from inside the arena.
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Silva could be seen holding back the laughs as he claimed "there is some noise here", but was resolute enough to continue alongside his fellow UEFA delegates. The ex-Spain international was halfway through drawing Switzerland in Group A, alongside hosts Germany, Scotland and Hungary before the sex noises began. Smirking Denmark legend Brain Laudrup was also interrupted by the sounds as he pulled Italy out of the hat, who were placed in Group B.
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Saturday's gaffe isn't the first time such embarrassing noises have emerged during a televised football event. Gary Lineker's hosting of the FA Cup clash between Liverpool and Wolves was interrupted earlier this year, with YouTube prankster Daniel 'Jarvo69' Jarvis assuming responsibility that time around.
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WHAT NEXT?
While Scotland were dealt a tough opening game against hosts Germany, England benefited from a favourable draw. Gareth Southgate's side come up against Euro 2020 semi-final opponents Denmark, as well as Slovenia and Serbia.