Speaking to the French Senate on Thursday, he said he regretted approving the use of tear gas, but felt he had no choice but to do so. Lallement said: “It’s obviously a failure. It was a failure because people were pushed and attacked. It was a failure because the image of the country was undermined.” He did not provide any evidence of his widespread claim that up to 40,000 fans without tickets or with fake tickets tried to enter the stadium. “The number has no scientific virtue, but it came from comments from police and public transport officials,” Lallement added. “I may have been wrong, but it was made up of all the information gathered. “Whether there are 30,000 or 40,000 people, nothing changes. What matters is that there were people, in large numbers, who were likely to disrupt the proper organization of the filter. not much changes. “ Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The French police used tear gas against the Liverpool fans, the pilots tried to hold the crowds with wheel buckets. Sky News has combed shots from the Champions League final to find out what really happened that night

Liverpool will meet with the president of the final revision of the UEFA CL

Police chief Lallement’s apology came after it was revealed that Liverpool officials would meet with the president of the UEFA assessment of problems in the Champions League final in an effort to convince themselves that the process would be completely independent. The European football governing body has appointed Portuguese politician Dr Tiago Brandao Rodrigues to investigate the conditions that caused huge congestion problems that led to thousands of fans being barred from outside the Stade de France and some throwing tear gas canisters before the police. Madrid 1-0 victory. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News chief journalist Kaveh Solhekol explains how the Champions League final was delayed, with thousands of Liverpool fans being held outside the Stade de France However, there have been hints that Rodrigues has links to UEFA president Aleksandar Ceferin and Liverpool are considered willing to ascertain his independence and the scope of his review. Officials also want full explanations of 13 questions they have asked UEFA, only some of which have been partially answered, and details on which experts will be on the committee before deciding whether Rodrigues is the right person to lead. evaluation. It is understood that UEFA, which has unconditionally blocked access to its files and staff, has described its reasoning for Rodrigues’ appointment, but has not given specific answers to questions asked by the club. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan says he wants to see an independent inquiry into the issues faced by fans in the Champions League final Liverpool hope that a meeting with the chairman of the jury, who will also meet separately with Real Madrid officials, will provide more detailed answers. Sources say they want the process to be thorough, independent and transparent, as they are not convinced by the terminology of “independent review”. Meanwhile, the club will meet with supporters who trust Spirit of Shankly on Thursday to discuss issues related to the Champions League final, among others.