Spanish European champions Real Madrid have demanded answers on how to deal with fans in last week’s continental final, stressing that the authorities must take responsibility for the ugly scenes in Paris, which he considers “far from values”. and goals” of the sport.
In a released statement “in defense of the supporters”, the Royal Club asked why the Stade de France, on the outskirts of Paris, was chosen to host the final against Liverpool, who eventually won their fourteenth title in their history, and which “was responsible for that the fans were left helpless and defenseless.”
Some Real Madrid fans have confirmed that they have been victims of crime since last Saturday’s match, with many reporting being attacked and robbed outside the stadium.
Before the match, which was delayed by more than half an hour, a large number of Liverpool fans who had tickets had to wait for hours to get into the stadium, while the French police used tear gas and pepper spray against the crowd. Some said they were afraid they would be crushed after using small holes to let some of them through.
“We understand that what should have been a huge celebration of football for all the fans who were present at the match turned into sad events that caused outrage around the world,” Real Madrid added.
He added, “As clearly shown in the photos released by the media, many fans have been brutally attacked, harassed and robbed. Some incidents also occurred while they were driving their cars or riding buses, which made them fear for their safety. “
“Some of them had to spend the night in the hospital because of their injuries,” he added. “Football has given the world an image that is far from the values and goals you should always strive for.”
“Our followers and fans deserve to respond, take responsibility and eradicate cases like those we have always experienced in football and sports,” he concluded.
Controversy over a chaotic Champions League final still lingers, with Liverpool president Tom Werner demanding an apology from French sports minister Amelie Odea-Caster for pointing the finger at Reds fans for creating chaos and buying fake tickets, denouncing the “strategy blaming others.
The European Football Association (UEFA) has commissioned UEFA to prepare an independent report on what happened in the match.
Source: El Iktisad