The Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool (1-0) was marred by events before and after the game on Saturday night. Preliminary assessment: 68 people were arrested and 238 people were injured.
In almost all cases the injuries were not too bad and the victims were treated on the spot by emergency services.
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The final battle did not start at 9pm as planned as it was interrupted around the stadium in Paris. At the entrance, people with fake tickets climbed the fence, according to UEFA. Liverpool fans could not enter the stadium with tickets.
In the statement of the European Football Association: “As the match approached, the entrance gates on the Liverpool side were closed by thousands of fans who bought fake tickets that did not work at the door.” “This caused a flood of fans trying to get in. As a result, the kick-off was delayed by 35 minutes to let in as many fans as possible with real tickets.”
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The fans still tried to get in and that caused chaotic scenes at the entrance of the stadium for which the organization was not prepared. The police intervened. UEFA said: “As the number of people outside the stadium continued to increase after kick-off, the police dispersed them with tear gas and pushed them out of the stadium.” Said.
Supporters with valid tickets were also scammed with fake tickets and kicked out by the police. According to eyewitnesses, there were groups of crying children who were unable to move.
Journalists, who are also eyewitnesses, talk about a funnel that fans fall into. Police have reportedly erected barricades to prevent fans from going anywhere.
The French media had nothing good to say about those responsible on Sunday. “An embarrassing evening with an organization far removed from the level at which such an event should take place,” writes Le Figaro.
L’Equipe is talking about an absolute fiasco. “Given the events that have taken place in the French league this season, this should come as no surprise. The lack of organization could have had serious consequences, but fortunately the Liverpool fans remained patient.”
The club said in a statement that Liverpool want an investigation into what happened. The English football club said it was “deeply disappointed by the stadium access problems” affecting Liverpool fans.
UEFA said it “sympathizes with those affected by these events and will urgently investigate these issues with the French police and authorities, as well as with the French Football Association”.
The French police sometimes intervened hard around the stadium:
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said after the game: “Some families have trouble getting into the stadium. I’ve heard some bad, unpleasant things,” he said.
Former England footballer Gary Lineker tweeted: “It is impossible to get into the stadium. Not sure if a less organized event is possible.”
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld also visited the final fight and was shocked by the scenes in Paris.
“The completely useless organization of this final,” Westerveld wrote on Instagram. “I was in the middle of it with my son. Fortunately we were able to enter the stadium. I sympathize with the fans who are outside but cannot enter the stadium.”
Source: NOS
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