According to AFP, UEFA announced on Friday that it had reached an agreement with Liverpool supporters, who were demanding compensation, for physical and mental injuries caused by the incidents at the Stade de France, during the Champions League final. 2022 in Saint-Denis.
The financial details of “ this complete and final agreement » were not revealed by the authority. These upcoming compensations are in addition to the reimbursement of tickets that UEFA committed to making a year ago, after a damning independent report, which concluded its ” main responsibility » in the serious incidents that occurred.
Endless waiting, supporters and families sprayed with tear gas, thefts… The system of maintaining order by the police, also singled out, gave rise to scenes of chaos in Saint-Denis, provoking a lively controversy in France and England. The kickoff of the final between Real Madrid and Liverpool (1-0) was even delayed by 37 minutes.
This report was mainly used to clear Liverpool supporters, initially accused by UEFA of having arrived late at the stadium, then by Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin of having massively presented falsified tickets.
“ Both parties have accepted the terms of this agreement […] without any acknowledgment of responsibility », concluded UEFA, saying “ happy to have reached a common position which, we hope, will allow supporters to turn the page “.