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Liverpool hero reveals he was "close to death" during Paris Champions League final chaos

Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy has opened up about his "frightening" Champions League experience which saw him fear for his life outside the Stade de France.

The Reds' encounter with Real Madrid was delayed by 36 minutes due to issues faced by travelling fans attempting to enter the stadium. Tear gas and pepper spray were deployed used on supporters by local police as chaos ensued in the French capital, with some fans appearing to be trapped against fences.

When the game did get underway, some ticket holders were still not in the stadium and many did not gain entry at all. Liverpool issued a statement after the final saying they were "disappointed at the stadium entry issues and breakdown of the security perimeter that Liverpool fans faced".

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