Lawyers acting on behalf of Liverpool supporters caught up in the chaos at last season’s Champions League final in Paris formally filed 900 claims against UEFA. In February, an independent review commissioned by UEFA concluded that European football’s governing body bore “primary responsibility” for what was “a clear and immediate danger of a fatal crash.”
Kick-off was delayed by 37 minutes as fans struggled to access the stadium after being funnelled into overcrowded bottlenecks on approach. Police then fired tear gas toward thousands of supporters locked behind metal fences along the stadium’s perimeter.
UEFA initially tried to pin the blame on Liverpool fans arriving late despite thousands being held for hours outside the stadium before kick-off. Law firm Leigh Day told AFP they had lodged a group personal injury claim for 900 Reds fans at the Liverpool District Registry of the High Court. The firm is bringing the lawsuit because UEFA failed to ensure a safe and secure environment for those attending. It could owe legal liability to those who suffered physical and psychological injuries.
Over 2,000 fans have signed up for a separate class-action lawsuit against UEFA seeking damages for the physical and emotional trauma they suffered. Last month UEFA offered to reimburse all Liverpool fans who attended the final.
BREAKING: Lawyers for Liverpool fans at the 2022 Champions League final have formally filed almost 900 claims against UEFA. pic.twitter.com/gDJEhas1Z4
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 5, 2023
