Most people remember the photos and videos that appeared before and after Liverpool’s 2022 Champions League final.
Fans were subjected to pepper spray, there was severe crowding, and counterfeit tickets abounded. The match was eventually postponed for 35 minutes.
New problems arose last night when the English traveled to France. At the time of writing, the Rugby World Cup is being held in the country, and on Saturday England and Argentina met at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
It ended with long lines, big problems, and a lot of frustration. According to The Times.
A quick return to the Champions League final
“A slow security check resulted in several thousand fans being left outside the stadium when the match started. We are aware that the large crowd included parents of members of the England national team,” the English newspaper wrote.
“The fans were directed through one entrance. They first had to go through a metal detector, then their bags and equipment were checked. The process took a very long time. Visitors on social media described the scenes as “total chaos” and “madness,” while others said their experience was “horrific” and the organization “terrible.”
Many English journalists, incl James Pierce AthleticsHe remembered the Champions League final when he saw the pictures on social media.
“This is reminiscent of the scandal that happened in Paris last year. Very creepy,” he wrote.
At the bottom of the Times article, the newspaper also draws comparisons to the terrible night in Paris.
Unlike last year, yesterday’s match was not postponed, resulting in relatively empty stands at kick-off.
“The scenes in Marseille are reminiscent of the events leading up to last year’s Champions League final, where French police used pepper spray on Liverpool fans.”
A few days later, UEFA issued an apology.
UEFA said: “No football fan should be put in such a situation and it must never happen again.”
Of course, the Rugby World Cup is not an event organized by UEFA, but it is doubtful that France will be the top contenders the next time a major sporting event is held in Europe.
UEFA apologizes to the fans
Finally, UEFA arrived on the pitch to apologize to spectators for the chaos surrounding the Champions League final.
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