The Reds lost a painful, close defeat to Real Madrid in the Paris final, but the on-field action did not make the news.
Because Liverpool fans were unable to enter the stadium on time, the game had to be postponed slightly.
Liverpool fans had to queue for hours to get into Stade de France, with spectators being confined to regions for long periods of time due to several security checks.
Authorities first blamed the delay on ticketless Liverpool fans, but evidence has now proven that this was not the case.
Footage shows some local French residents attempting to obtain entry without tickets, despite the fact that the delays were clearly caused by UEFA and the French authorities' poor planning.
UEFA has officially apologized to supporters for the incidents, admitting that the situation should never have happened in the first place.
"UEFA wishes to express its heartfelt regret to all viewers who had to witness or endure terrifying and disturbing events in the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final...on a night that should have been a celebration of European club football," the statement stated.
"That should never happen to a football fan, and it must never happen again."
"The independent review, which will be chaired by Dr Tiago Brandao Rodrigues of Portugal, attempts to determine what happened leading up to the final and what lessons could be learned to avoid a repeat."
"The investigation will try to piece together a complete image and timeline of what happened, both inside the stadium and in the surrounding areas, as well as look into fan flows."
UEFA has informed that an online questionnaire would be set up so that all "relevant parties" can submit their testimony to a designated email address that has yet to be revealed. "The Review's findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be put out in detail in the Report and will be those of Dr Tiago Brandao Rodrigues and the experts who will support him," the governing body noted.
During the UEFA Champions League final match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Stade de France on May 28 2022 in Paris, French riot police are seen standing in front of Liverpool fans.
"The Review will begin immediately and should be completed in the shortest period possible to provide a complete account of the events." In the interests of transparency, UEFA will publish the Report on once it is completed."
UEFA initially blamed the problems on supporters arriving late, but then issued a statement claiming that bogus tickets were to blame. Ministers from the French government echoed the latter assertions, claiming that "fraud at an industrial level" was to blame for the ensuing disaster.
Although Liverpool fans were the ones who were most affected, some Real Madrid fans were also caught up in the chaos, prompting the Spanish club to issue a critical statement on Friday. Real wanted an explanation after challenging the decision to hold the final at the Stade de France, and their response came after Liverpool asked a comprehensive probe into the incident.
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