Steven Gerrard slams how Liverpool fans were treated at 2022 Champions League final against Real Madrid as a 'disgrace'

Steven Gerrard has slammed how Liverpool fans were treated on the night of the 2022 Champions League final in Paris, labelling it “a disgrace” and calling for accountability to be shown. Earlier in February, a review commissioned by European football’s governing body deemed that UEFA were «primarily responsible» for the «near disaster» that saw thousands of Liverpool fans suffer a nightmare ordeal ahead of the final against Real Madrid. Ad The damning report uncovered a catalogue of errors from UEFA and the French authorities, including the police for «indiscriminately» firing tear gas and pepper spray that led to crushes outside the Stade de France before the showpiece match with Real Madrid.

Premier LeagueLiverpool not for sale but investment possible, says owner HenryYESTERDAY AT 19:34 The report also revealed a failure of organisations to work together and said «there was no Plan B when things went wrong». Speaking on BT Sport ahead of Liverpool taking on Real in this year's Champions League in the Round of 16, Gerrard said the review was “very welcome”, adding: “It's not good enough. I think the treatment on the night was a disgrace.

“I think it's the only time as a pundit I've never really enjoyed being there. You know, we didn't have signal inside the ground, no internet connection, we were getting the wrong information led to us, and there's a lot of confusion. “You have family and friends that are outside the stadium and the treatment was a disgrace, basically.

“But thankfully, the independent investigation has come clear and there's no blame to Liverpool fans, which is very important. “They [Liverpool fans] stick together, they try and help each other and they’re there for each other,” Gerrard continued. “I