After the riots around the European Championship final at Wembley Stadium, the London police have come under severe criticism.

Cabinet members and the FA football association accuse the police of not having shielded the stadium in the north-west of the British capital well enough, the Times reported on Wednesday.

In addition, it is astonishing why the police did not classify the game between England and Italy as a high-risk game.

"There were mistakes and we have to check where the mistakes were," said Mayor Sadiq Khan on BBC Radio 4. Because of the corona pandemic, only 60,000 spectators were allowed in Wembley Stadium, which corresponds to two thirds of the capacity of 90,000 seats.

However, there were only a few free places to be seen on TV pictures.

The Times wrote that "thousands" may have illegally entered the stadium, including well-known hooligans.

Eyewitnesses reported that security workers accepted money to let people in.

In the stadium, numerous spectators without tickets would then have occupied free seats and passageways, while others would have scared away families with children.

The security staff was poorly trained and the police could hardly be seen inside the stadium.

At least two Italian fans were seriously injured by hooligans.

The Times quoted a senior government source as saying that the allegations are "very grave, if they are true."

Police said that 86 people had been arrested in London on Sunday for various violations, including 53 in Wembley.

He expects many more arrests as soon as images from surveillance cameras are evaluated, Khan said.

The police and security guards present did their best.

"We know thousands came to London without tickets," said Khan.

Many people also entered the stadium through the VIP entrance.

International player Harry Maguire's father was also injured in the attack on the stadium gates, the defender of the tabloid Sun said.

He probably broke two ribs and was now having trouble breathing, reports the defender after his father got caught in the storm of fans.

“It wasn't a nice experience - it shook him.

It was scary, ”said the defense attorney.

"I don't want anyone to see that at a soccer game." According to Maguire, father Alan, who had been troubled with Manchester United player agent Kenneth Shepherd, had not sought medical treatment directly.

“My dad is a big fan - he made it.

He was struggling with breathing because of his ribs, but he's not the type who makes a fuss, "the 28-year-old was quoted as saying.

Maguire described the behavior of the runaway fans as "completely wrong".

It "could have been a lot worse, but we have to make sure it doesn't happen again."

The European Football Union UEFA has started investigations into the incident against the FA, which in turn has announced a comprehensive report.

The riots could weigh on England and Ireland's joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.