THE head of Paris police has finally accepted there was a ‘failure’ at the Champions League final and has belatedly apologised for tear-gassing fans.
But Didier Lallement also took a swipe at Liverpool for encouraging fans to travel without tickets.
The showpiece fixture on May 28 was marred by chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France, with thousands of Liverpool supporters unable to enter.
Fans were stuck outside the football ground for two hours before being hit with tear gas by French police
Kick-off was delayed as the situation descended into mayhem as French police pepper-sprayed desperate fans as they waited to get inside.