UEFA Champions League Final 2022: Kickoff Delayed – The delay of the much anticipated UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid vs Liverpool has sparked a major uproar among the fans and the supporters. Angry fans have blamed ‘Poor Organisation’ by the UEFA and the Paris organization committee for the delay in the kickoff at the Stade de France. Follow Champions League live updates on InsideSport.IN
The kickoff to the game was potentially delayed for around 36 minutes. The official reason being explained was the late arrival of the fans in the stadium. The practice time of both the teams was cut short after reports claimed that more than 15000 fans and supporters have illegally entered the stadium. On the other hand, the fans with the tickets outside the stadium started protesting against the authorities.
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UEFA Champions League Final 2022: UCL Kickoff DELAYED with Fans arriving Late inside the Stadium, Fans Severely CRITICISE UEFA for Mis-Management – Follow Live Updates
As the Champions League final was about to kick off, this was the scene outside the stadium in Paris pic.twitter.com/V4APvWYNn9
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) May 28, 2022
With things taking an ugly turn outside the stadium the police were dispatched and soon enough, tear gas and pepper spray was used to disperse the crowd. Fans with tickets present outside the stadium continued their protest and showcased their original tickets.
The UEFA and the other relevant authorities were severely criticized for their mismanagement and received taunts all over social media. Further chaos erupted when the kickoff was further delayed for 9 minutes.
Shambolic organisation in Paris – having had a first hand account from my wife who was caught up in the mayhem outside the stadium with my children.
Diabolical
Still so many empty seats in here
Hoping everyone is ok #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/V2TX6ZgcjY— Darren Fletcher (@DFletcherSport) May 28, 2022
UEFA Champions League Final 2022: UCL Kickoff DELAYED with Fans arriving Late inside the Stadium, Fans Severely CRITICISE UEFA for Mis-Management – Follow Live Updates
There are widespread reports of fans being pepper-sprayed at the #UCLfinal and here is one visible instance (language warning)
(via @MarkOgden_)pic.twitter.com/mFCmTJHsKG
— Yahoo Soccer (@FCYahoo) May 28, 2022
However, lastly, the organizers managed to resolve the situation as the kickoff took place at the new scheduled time. Before the kickoff, pop star and singer Camilla Cabello performed which greatly entertained the crowd.
UEFA Champions League Final 2022: UCL Kickoff DELAYED with Fans arriving Late inside the Stadium, Fans Severely CRITICISE UEFA for Mis-Management – Follow Live Updates
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