The UK Government have backed Liverpool in urging UEFA to launch a "formal investigation" into the chaos which marred Saturday's Champions League final.
Fans of Jurgen Klopp's team were tear-gassed and stranded in queues ahead of the Reds' 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Paris. The disruption led to kick-off being delayed three times as thousands of supporters were forcibly denied entry, despite having legitimate tickets. Liverpool supporters were also attacked by riot police at a fan zone in the French capital and players' families were caught up in the trouble, with Reds defender Andy Robertson hitting out at UEFA in a post-match interview.
The club themselves called for an investigation and have now been backed by Downing Street. UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries declared: "The footage and accounts from Liverpool fans and the media on their entry to the Stade de France last night are deeply concerning. Thousands of ticket holders travelled to Paris in good time to support their team in the biggest match of their season.
