Gary Linker slammed UEFA after they blamed fans for the delaying of the Champions League final. Real Madrid's clash with Liverpool in Paris was scheduled to get underway at 8pm, but the kick-off was twice pushed back by 15 minutes. The game eventually started shortly after 8:30pm. UEFA - the governing body of European football - stated the delay was due to "the late arrival of fans".
However, it has emerged that Liverpool supporters outside the Stade de France have been tear gassed, with thousands of fans claiming they have been stuck outside the Paris venue for several hours. On Twitter, Lineker wrote: "Finding it impossible to get in the ground. This appears to be very dangerous. Absolute carnage."
The former striker went on to add: "I’m not sure it’s possible to have a more poorly organised event if you tried. Absolutely shambolic and dangerous. @UEFAcom. They’ve just announced another 15 minute delay 'because of the late arrival of fans'. Utter bull****."
