In a statement released “in defense of the supporters”, the Royal Club asked why the Stade de France was chosen outside Paris to host the final against Liverpool, which ended its fourteenth title in its history, and which is “responsible for the fact that fans have left helpless and defenseless.
Some Real Madrid fans have confirmed they have been victims of crime since Saturday’s match, and many report being attacked and robbed outside the stadium.
Before the match, which was postponed by more than half an hour, large numbers of Liverpool fans with tickets had to wait long hours to enter the stadium, while French police used tear gas and pepper spray against people. Some said they were afraid they would be crushed after using small holes to get some of them into.
“We understand that what should have been a big football celebration for all the fans who were present at the match turned out to be 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 were brutally attacked, harassed and robbed. Some incidents also occurred while they were driving their vehicles or riding buses, which they feared for their safety. “
“Some of them have to spend the night in the hospital because of their injuries.
“Our followers and fans deserve to respond, take responsibility and eliminate cases like we always experience in football and sports,” he concluded.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanan apologized on Wednesday for the failed organization of the Champions League finals, which paved the way for compensation to be paid to Liverpool fans who were fired upon with tear gas. Entering the Stade de France.
“Obviously, things could have been better,” Darmanin said at a hearing before a committee of the French Senate, lamenting the “damaged sporting event” and “sometimes unacceptable excesses.”
He offered a “sincere apology” to Liverpool fans, especially children, for the “serious damage” caused by the use of tear gas.
Controversy continues over the chaotic Champions League finals where Liverpool president Tom Werner apologizes to French sports minister Amelie Odea-Caster for pointing the finger at Reds fans for creating chaos and buying fake tickets, attacking the “strategy of blaming others” “.
The European Football Association has instructed Wifa to prepare an independent report on what happened in the match.
Source: Al-Akhbar