UEFA finally say sorry to Liverpool fans as full details of investigation confirmed

Posted Saturday, June 04, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

UEFA has finally apologised to fans following the shocking and distressing scenes that took place before, during and after the Champions League final where fans were severely mistreated

UEFA finally say sorry to Liverpool fans as full details of investigation confirmed
UEFA has finally apologised for the shocking scenes in Paris (Image: Getty Images)

UEFA has finally apologised to football fans who were involved in the mistreatment at the Champions League final in Paris.

Liverpool took on Real Madrid last weekend in what should have been one of the biggest games of the season but following ongoing crowd trouble outside the stadium kick-off was postponed three times. UEFA has now said sorry to fans and has announced that an investigation will be launched.

In the damming statement, the organisation admits that no fan should have to go through what both Liverpool and Real Madrid fans went through in the build-up to the match. The introduction to the statement said: "UEFA wishes to sincerely apologise to all spectators who had to experience or witness frightening and distressing events in the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final at the Stade de France on 28 May 2022 in Paris, on a night which should have been a celebration of European club football.

"No football fan should be put in that situation, and it must not happen again."

Immediately after the final, UEFA has said that an Independent Review was commissioned, with the terms of reference now being published for the review. The review will:

· establish the full picture and timeline of what occurred during the day

· examine all relevant operational plans related to security, mobility, ticketing, as well as others at the discretion of the chairman of the Review

· examine the planning and preparedness of the involved entities for the staging of the final, including at additional sites such as the Liverpool FC and Real Madrid CF fan meeting points

· identify any issues or gaps in the implementation and running of operations and assess the roles and responsibilities of all the entities involved and the adequacy of their response to events

UEFA finally say sorry to Liverpool fans as full details of investigation confirmed
Liverpool fans cover their mouths and noses as they queue to gain entry to the stadium as Kick off is delayed ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final (Image: PA)

Fans will be invited to share their experiences as part of the review in hope of preventing similar events in the future. The statement concluded: "The Review will engage with UEFA and all relevant stakeholders, including, but not limited to, fan groups including Football Supporters Europe as well as those of the two finalist clubs; the finalist clubs themselves; general spectators; the French Football Federation; the Police and other public national and local authorities, and the stadium operator.

"Further information on how relevant parties can submit their testimonies (via a dedicated email address or an online questionnaire) will be communicated shortly.

"The findings of the Review, conclusions, and recommendations will be set out in detail in the Report and will be those of Dr. Tiago Brandão Rodrigues and the experts who will support him. The Review will start immediately and should be concluded within the shortest possible time-frame needed to produce a comprehensive review of the events.

"Once completed, the Report will be published by UEFA on www.uefa.com in the interests of transparency."