UEFA has issued a statement on Friday, apologizing to supporters who were caught up in the chaos outside the Stade de France before last Saturday’s Champions League final.
Kick-off was delayed as thousands of spectators were unable to gain entry to the ground amid chaotic scenes at the gates.
Some supporters were also hit by tear gas and pepper spray fired by police.
“UEFA wishes to sincerely apologise to all spectators who had to experience or witness frightening and distressing events in the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final at the Stade de France on 28 May 2022 in Paris, on a night, which should have been a celebration of European club football,” the organisation indicated in a statement.
“No football fan should be put in that situation, and it must not happen again.”
