Witnesses describe fear for their lives as French police use teargas on fans before the Champions League final.
The treatment of Liverpool fans in Paris ahead of the Champions League final has drawn comparisons to the Hillsborough disaster, with many describing the events as terrifying. Witnesses reported seeing people, including children, “trembling with fear” as French police fired teargas into the crowds outside the Stade de France.
The incident has sparked strong reactions, particularly from the families of Hillsborough victims, who saw disturbing similarities in the way fans were handled. UEFA initially blamed the late arrival of supporters and claimed that fake tickets were to blame for the chaos. However, Merseyside police have challenged this account, stating that the “vast majority of fans behaved in an exemplary manner” despite the shocking circumstances.
