'Shocking' - Champions League final organisation branded a 'shambles' as Liverpool stars' friends & family are teargassed

Andrew Robertson has branded the organisation for the Champions League final a "shambles" after friends and family of the Liverpool squad were among those subjected to tear gas outside Stade de France.

The Premier League side missed out on a seventh Champions League success after losing 1-0 to Real Madrid in the 2021-22 showpiece.

A miserable night for Jurgen Klopp's team on the pitch was compounded by ugly scenes off it, with a large number of Reds supporters unable to gain entry to the match despite having tickets.

UEFA delayed the kick-off by more than 30 minutes as thousands of fans attempted to enter the stadium without match passes.

This meant that a large number of paying supporters missed out on the final, and they were also subjected to rough treatment from police, who used tear gas to try and prevent people from climbing over the barriers.

Robertson told BBC Sport of the chaos in Paris: "One of my mates got told it was a fake which I assure you it wasn't.

"It was a shambles really. To be honest, people were just making it up at times and panicking. Tear gas getting thrown at people was unacceptable.

"It was horrendous for our fans and all families that have been through it as well. It wasn't a nice experience, not a nice final to come to. The Champions League should be a celebration but it wasn't that.

"Obviously the final wasn't meant to be here and whether the preparations were not as good as maybe they should have been but I am sure in the coming days an inquest will go into that."

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher took to Twitter to express his disappointment over the way fans were treated on the night, while also congratulating Madrid on their victory.

"Tough one to take last night but credit to