And still the slurs from the French government continue to rain down on Liverpool FC and its supporters.
The 'narrative' that was so quickly shaped from the claim that Saturday's Champions League final delay was down to the "late arrival of fans" has only been moulded further in the way that those in France power have seen fit. Or, at least, that has been their aim. It is something which isn't sticking and for very good reason. Their claims are angrily disputed by all in Merseyside and many more far beyond.
First up in front of the French senate on Wednesday was Gerald Darmanin, the nation's interior minister, whose name, title and face was likely unknown to about 95% of Liverpool supporters prior to the scandalous accusations he has thrown about with wild abandon since Monday.
