The Paris police chief acknowledged the “failure” of the last Champions League security operations last month and apologized for the use of tear gas on fans as they tried to enter the stadium. The final match, held in Paris on May 28, where Real Madrid won their fourteenth title against Liverpool, was marred by scenes of chaos as fans of the latter struggled to enter the stadium to attend. on the contrary, asking about the capability of the French capital. host of the 2024 Olympics. Didier Lallman before the Senate committee investigating the security breach that occurred during the continental final: “He clearly failed.” “It was a failure because people were pushed and attacked. This is a failure because the image of the country has been damaged. ” He expressed “regret” for allowing tear gas to be used to keep fans away from the stadium before the match, but added that “there is no other way” to reduce the growing pressure on the goal. “We need to push people away,” Lalman said. We told people to stand up and then fired tear gas. This is the only way we know to avoid people, except with electric batons. ” The police chief urged Liverpool and Real Madrid fans to file complaints if they are victims of ticket counterfeiting or street crimes outside the stadium, “so that we can find those responsible and bring them to justice.” Lalman was pressured by conflicting numbers presented by Interior Secretary Gerald Darmannan, who blamed riots outside the stadium and delayed the match between 30,000 and 40,000 fans without tickets or with fake tickets. . In this context, Lalman said he was responsible for the figure and based it on figures provided by transport companies in Paris and “reports” from ground officials. “Maybe I made a mistake in the number I gave to the minister. I never said it was completely accurate. ” He admitted that there were no 30,000 to 40,000 people “at the gates of the stadium”, but confirmed that several thousand were around it. The allegations have angered Liverpool supporters as well as senior British politicians who have accused France of unfairly trying to shift the blame from the police.

Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram must also testify before the Senate committee.