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Liverpool v Real Madrid: Champions League final kick-off delayed for 'security reasons'

Sport 15:24 29 May, 2022

Liverpool have called for an investigation into the "unacceptable issues" faced by fans which led to their Champions League final against Real Madrid being delayed

Liverpool v Real Madrid: Champions League final kick-off delayed for 'security reasons'

Uefa delayed kick-off by more than 30 minutes, citing "security reasons", Qazet.az reports.

The match at the Stade de France in Paris did not start until 20:36 BST, with Real beating Liverpool 1-0.

Police outside the ground fired tear gas as a small number of supporters tried to climb over security barriers.

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson said the organisation of the match was a "shambles".

Merseyside Police's matchday officers tweeted that it was "the worst European match I've ever worked or experienced".

They added: "I thought the behaviour of the fans at the turnstiles was exemplary in shocking circumstances. You were not late 100%."