UEFA blames Champions League final chaos on Liverpool fans with fake tickets
UEFA has blamed Liverpool fans who purchased fake tickets for the chaotic scenes which marred the build-up to the Champions League final in Paris.
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'Fake tickets' to blame for Champions League final delay, UEFA say
PARIS: European football governing body UEFA blamed "fake tickets which did not work in the turnstiles" for a delay of over half an hour to the start of Saturday's (May 28) Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris.
Liverpool bosses slam 'totally inaccurate' UEFA claims chaotic scenes outside ground before Champions League finals were caused by late Reds fans
Liverpool bosses have released a statement calling for a thorough investigation into the 'unacceptable' events outside the Stade de France prior to the club's Champions League final against Real Madrid. They dubbed UEFA's claims that chaotic scenes had been caused by the late arrival of Reds fans 'totally inaccurate'.
Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 to clinch Champions League title
Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in Saturday's Champions League final in Paris to become kings of Europe for a record-extending 14th time after a night marred by problems outside the ground that led to the kick-off being delayed by over half an hour. Brazilian winger Vinicius turned in Fede Valverde's enticing low cross in the 59th minute at the Stade de France and Liverpool could not find an equaliser as Jurgen Klopp's side lost to the Spanish giants in a Champions League final for the second time in five seasons. As it happened: Liverpool vs Real MadridThe Anfield side will wonder what might have been had the outstanding Thibaut Courtois not pushed Sadio Mane's shot onto the inside of a post when they were on top in the first half, as they fell short of a trophy treble. Winners of the English League Cup and FA Cup this season, they just missed out to Manchester City for the Premier League title and were denied a victory here which would have put them level with AC Milan on seven European Cups.
Champions League final delayed amid chaotic scenes at Stade de France
Liverpool’s Champions League final against Real Madrid was delayed amid chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France on Saturday night.
BBC reporter pepper-sprayed as all hell breaks loose outside Stade de France
A BBC reporter was pepper-sprayed outside the Stade de France as all hell broke loose ahead of Saturday night’s Champions League final.
Champions League final delayed for 'security reasons' amid chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France
Liverpool’s Champions League final against Real Madrid was delayed amid chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France. France’s national stadium stepped in to host the showpiece after St Petersburg was stripped of the final in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Chaos in Paris as crowd troubles delay Champions League final kickoff
The kick-off of Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris was delayed "due to a security issue", UEFA said on Saturday.