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UEFA announces 'comprehensive' independent review into Champions League final chaos

European football's governing body announced the news this evening

Irish Mirror · May 30, 2022

French minister blames ‘industrial level fraud’ for Champions League final chaos

Real Madrid's win over Liverpool was overshadowed by shocking scenes outside the Stade de France where a number of supporters were targeted with teargas and pepper spray

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Jurgen Klopp blamed for Champions League final chaos after invite to Liverpool fans

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been criticised by the French home secretary for comments he made to the club's supporters ahead of their Champions League final in Paris

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022

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French officials show fake Champions League ticket amid 'industrial-scale fraud' claims

Gerald Darmanin, the French interior minister, said that he had regrets about the policing of the Champions League final but also attempted to shift the blame on to Liverpool fans without any firm evidence

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022

French Interior minister blames Champions League chaos on 'organised fraud' of fake tickets

Liverpool fans faced difficulty getting into the Stade de France for Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid

Liverpool Echo · May 30, 2022

‘Industrial level’ fraud at Champions League final, French minister claims

The French authorities are coming under increasing pressure for their handling of Liverpool fans on Saturday

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

French double down on Liverpool accusation and insist 'industrial scale' ticket fraud at root of Champions League chaos

Chaos emerged outside the State De France ahead of Saturday's Champions League Final.

Daily Record · May 30, 2022

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Widespread fraud to blame for Champions League chaos – French minister

The French authorities are coming under increasing pressure for their handling of Liverpool fans on Saturday

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

France's sports minister causes more outrage after doubling down on Liverpool criticism

Amelie Oudea-Castera has stuck to the line that Liverpool supporters without valid tickets were to blame for the chaotic scenes around the Champions League final in Paris

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022

French ministry accused of ‘prejudice against Liverpool fans’ following Champions League final police tactics

The scenes outside the Stade de France left some supporters with genuine tickets sprayed by police before kick-off and claiming attacks from locals afterwards

The Independent UK · May 29, 2022

UEFA blame ‘fake tickets’ for delayed CL final, Liverpool demand investigation

European football governing body Uefa has blamed “fake tickets which didn’t work in turnstiles” for a 35-minute delay to Saturday’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris. But the English club has called for an investigation into the “unacceptable” way its fans were treated.

Radio France Internationale · May 29, 2022

French minister mocked after blaming ‘ticketless British supporters’ for Stade de France chaos

Both Uefa and the French authorities were quick to blame Liverpoool fans for mayhem at the Champions League final but reports and video evidence from the ground paint a picture of disorganised, heavyhanded policing

The Independent UK · May 29, 2022

Anger as France’s Interior Minister tries to blame Liverpool fans for causing clashes

Disorder led to 68 arrests on Saturday after the Champions League final

Evening Standard · May 29, 2022

French court scraps rule allowing burkinis in Grenoble swimming pools

A French administrative court has suspended the city of Grenoble's decision to allow body-covering "burkini" bathing suits for women in municipal pools, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on his Twitter feed.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

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Reuters · May 20, 2022

Factbox-Macron's next government: continuity over change

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled his new cabinet on Friday, holding on to more ministers from his last government than had been anticipated after he promised a "new way" of ruling following his re-election in April.

Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2022

French MP candidates forced to stand down following assault allegations

The #MeToo anti-sexual harassment movement is reshaping France's sexist political culture, with several politicians running for parliament in upcoming elections forced to stand down over alleged violence against women.

ABC News · May 2, 2022

How was May Day celebrated around the world?

On May 1, workers, labour unions, and leftist demonstrators marched through major cities in recognition of May Day, traditionally an international celebration of labourers and the working class.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Violence Erupts in May Day Protests in Paris, Marchers Criticize Re-Elected Macron

Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in the French capital Paris on Sunday during May Day protests against the policies of newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron. Thousands of people joined May Day marches across France in which they called for salary increases and…

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2022

Priest Attacked with Knife in France

A priest has been attacked with a knife in a church in Nice, southern France, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on his Twitter feed on Sunday. He said the priest`s life was not in danger and added that police have arrested the attacker. The attack came as France was voting…

Reuters · Apr 24, 2022

Priest attacked with knife in Nice, France - interior minister

A priest has been attacked with a knife in a church in Nice, southern France, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on his Twitter feed on Sunday.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022

French Interior Minister: probe underway into recent violent unrest in Paris suburb

A probe has been launched into recent violent unrest in the Paris suburb of Sevran, said French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin on Tuesday, during which police came under attack from youths.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2022

Macron Appeals for Calm in Corsica after Separatist Dies from Prison Attack

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday called for calm after the death of jailed Corsican separatist militant Yvan Colonna, whose assault by a fellow inmate triggered violent protests on the French Mediterranean island earlier this month. Colonna, who was serving a life sentence for the killing of a senior official…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 22, 2022

Corsican nationalist Colonna dies three weeks after prison assault

The Corsican nationalist Yvan Colonna, who was assaulted earlier this month in prison in an attack that sparked rioting on the French Mediterranean island, has died, his family announced on Monday.

France 24 · Mar 16, 2022

French government floats Corsican ‘autonomy’ as unrest jolts election campaign

President Emmanuel Macron’s government has said it is open to discussing “autonomy” for Corsica in a bid to calm days of violent protests on the Mediterranean island with just weeks to go before France’s presidential election.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2022

France to consider autonomy for Corsica after violent street protests

France is prepared to consider some form of autonomy for Corsica, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said ahead of a visit to the island which has seen violent protests after an attack on a jailed separatist leader.

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