The Union of European Football Associations, UEFA, has launched investigation into the chaotic scenes that marred Saturday’s Champions League final in Paris. The comprehensive review will look into the tear-gassing of Liverpool supporters who were waiting in line before the game against Real Madrid at the Stade de France stadium leading to over 30 minutes kick-off delay.
Ian Byrne, the Labour MP for Liverpool West Derby, attended the match as a fan and said he had never witnessed such scenes since the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
“The French authorities and Uefa are quite simply covering their own backs with this narrative, he wrote.
“As a Liverpool fan, I was in Paris for the match and I can honestly say that the situation outside the ground was one of the most horrendous experiences of my life — and as a Hillsborough survivor, I do not make this comment lightly.”
Merseyside Police observers described the behaviour of most supporters as “exemplary”, although those from the Paris prefecture said some had used “strong force” to try to get into the stadium.
Liverpool FC have appealed to supporters who attended the game to report their experiences on a feedback form on their website.
Author
Leave a comment