Report The failed 'state' of Saint-Denis: the incidents of the Champions uncover the seams of France
Real Madrid has publicly requested "answers and explanations" for the "regrettable" incidents of May 28 at the Saint Denis stadium in Paris, where the Spanish team won its fourteenth title of European champion by defeating Liverpool 1-0 English.
"Given the unfortunate events that took place on May 28 in the vicinity and entrances of the Stade de France, even inside the stadium itself", Real Madrid came out in defense of its supporters, "who were victims of said events ", he says in an official statement.
The Madrid club wants to know, first of all, "what were the reasons that motivated that designation of the venue for the final and what criteria were taken into consideration taking into account what happened that day".
He then asks for "answers and explanations that determine who was responsible for leaving the fans helpless and defenseless. Some followers whose general behavior was at all times exemplary."
"We understand -adds the note- that what should have been a great football party for all the fans who attended the game led to unfortunate events that have caused deep outrage throughout the world."
"Many of the fans were attacked"
Real Madrid alleges "the revealing images that the media have offered" to denounce that "many of the fans were violently assaulted, harassed, robbed and robbed. Some events that also took place when they were driving in their cars or buses fearing for their physical integrity. Some of them even had to spend the night in the hospital for the injuries received".
"Football has transmitted to the world an image far removed from the values and objectives that it should always pursue. Our followers and fans deserve a response and that the relevant responsibilities be purged so that situations such as those experienced are eradicated forever from football and sport ", concludes the statement.
The final of the Champions League ended with 68 people arrested, of which 39 were imprisoned, according to sources from the Police Prefecture.
During the night, after one in the morning, the Police also clarified that in total the firefighters intervened to attend to 238 people who had minor injuries, without any of them having to be hospitalized.
The match in which Real Madrid won against Liverpool (1-0) was held in a context of police tension with the start being delayed 35 minutes due to the retentions at the entrance to the stadium and the attempt of thousands of others to sneak into .
The authorities finally managed to disperse those who were near the stadium, even using tear gas in some cases, on a night in which France was marked by organizational problems one year after hosting the Rugby World Cup and two of the Games. Olympics.
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