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Champions League final chaos caused by ‘string of dysfunctions’, French Senate says

Police stand in front of fans prior to the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 28, 2022. © Thomas Coex, AFP

A French Senate enquiry into chaotic scenes at the Champions League final in May in Paris concluded Wednesday the problems were caused by a "string of dysfunctions" in the organisation, rather than Liverpool supporters as claimed by the government.

"These dysfunctions were at every level, not only during the implementation (during the game) but also during preparations in advance," the co-chair of the enquiry Laurent Lafon told reporters at a press conference.

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