UEFA will reimburse all tickets for Liverpool supporters for the last Champions League final at the Stade de France, which was marred by numerous incidents which particularly affected fans of the “Reds”, announced the European body in a press release. . Harshly criticized in mid-February by an independent investigation report, the European organization will pay the Liverpool club its entire allocation, i.e. 19,618 tickets, and will then charge it with organizing reimbursements.
“We recognize the negative experiences of these supporters” on May 28, 2022, “and through this program, we will compensate those who had purchased tickets and who were most affected by the difficulties in accessing the stadium”, said said Theodore Theodoridis, UEFA General Secretary.
Endless waiting, supporters and families sprayed with tear gas or victims of robbery… The system of maintaining order during this final, delayed by 37 minutes and won by Real Madrid (1-0), had given rise to scenes of chaos in Saint-Denis, provoking a lively controversy in France and England.
Reds fans totally cleared
The independent investigation commissioned by UEFA concluded that the sports body was “primarily responsible” for these serious incidents, also criticizing the use by the French police of tear gas and pepper spray. Above all, this report completely clears the fans of the Reds, initially accused of having arrived late at the stadium and of having massively presented falsified tickets.
According to UEFA, Real Madrid supporters and other spectators affected by the chaos at the Stade de France may also seek compensation, but on a case-by-case basis.