France’s sports minister has reaffirmed the view that Liverpool fans without valid tickets were responsible for the initial crowd control problems at the Champions League final
France’s sports minister has reaffirmed the French government view that Liverpool fans without valid tickets were responsible for the initial crowd control problems at thefinal, with problems exacerbated later by local youths trying to force their way in to the game.
“When there are that many people by the entrance to the stadium, there will be people trying to force their way in through the doors of the Stade de, and a certain number of youths from the nearby area who were present tried to get in by mixing in with the crowd,” she told French radio RTL. TV footage showed images of young men, who did not appear to be wearing the red Liverpool jerseys, jumping the gates of the stadium and running away. Other people outside, including children, were tear-gassed by riot police.
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