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French minister blames 'ticket fraud’ for stadium violence in Champions League final

France's interior minister on Monday blamed massive ticket fraud for the chaotic scenes that marred the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid over the weekend, raising questions over the ability of Paris to host the 2024 Olympics and other sporting events. UEFA has announced an independent investigation into…

France 24

French Interior minister blames Champions League chaos on 'organised fraud' of fake tickets

Liverpool fans faced difficulty getting into the Stade de France for Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid

Liverpool Echo

Killer whale stranded in France’s River Seine dies after rescue effort fails

The whale was first spotted on 16 May

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French double down on Liverpool accusation and insist 'industrial scale' ticket fraud at root of Champions League chaos

Chaos emerged outside the State De France ahead of Saturday's Champions League Final.

Daily Record

‘We’re trying to go on with our lives’: Lysychansk residents endure Russian bombardment

Fighting for control of the Donbas region continues to devastate eastern Ukraine, with Russian forces pressing into Severodonetsk, the largest city still held by Ukrainian forces. The nearby city of Lysychansk is under constant bombardment. FRANCE 24's Jonathan Walsh and Amar Al-Hameedawi filed this report from Lysychansk, where they spoke…

France 24

French minister blames Liverpool fans with fake tickets for causing Champions League final chaos

Amelie Oudea-Castera has insists a ‘mass gathering’ of supporters with ‘fake tickets’ at the Stade de France sparked crowd problems

The Independent UK

France’s sports minister blames ticketless fans for Champions League final chaos

Liverpool fans have been blamed for crowd problems on Saturday.

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France's sports minister causes more outrage after doubling down on Liverpool criticism

Amelie Oudea-Castera has stuck to the line that Liverpool supporters without valid tickets were to blame for the chaotic scenes around the Champions League final in Paris

Daily Mirror

Emergency meeting in France after Liverpool fans blamed for Champions League final trouble

The crowd mismanagement that delayed the UEFA Champions League final in Paris has become a political issue ahead of French parliamentary elections, with France also set to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup and the 2024 Olympics

The Hindu

Champions League final: French minster stands by claim Liverpool fans with ‘fake tickets’ caused problems

The fallout from the disgraceful scenes outside Saturday’s Champions League Final intensified on Monday as French authorities tried to blame Liverpool fans for the delay to the kick-off at the Stade de France where ticket-holders were pepper-sprayed by police and left fearing for their safety.

Evening Standard

Who was Edmond Rostand? Google Doodle celebrates Cyrano de Bergerac writer

Cyrano de Bergerac remains one of the most popular plays in France.

Evening Standard

Liverpool MP calls for official investigation into handling of Champions League final

France's Sport Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera has tried to blame Liverpool fans for the issues at the ground

Liverpool Echo

Expect to pay more to cut in line at theme parks this season

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As the noon sun bore down on Epcot, the line for one of its newest attractions, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, stretched around the block in the France pavilion with a posted wait time of 50 minutes. Meanwhile, other guests strolled into the ride’s Lightning Lane with…

Tribune News Service

Liverpool Fans Caused Initial Problems at Champions League Final, Says French Minister

France's sports minister said on Monday Liverpool fans without valid tickets were responsible for initial crowd problems at the Champions League final, with the problem then exacerbated by local youths trying to force their way in to the game. Some French far-right politicians, such as Eric Zemmour, said the crowd…

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Biscuit brand LU brings traditional flavours of France to UK shoppers

The delectable biscuits are available in four varieties, including Le Petit Chocolat, Le Petit Beurre, Le Petit Biscotte, and Le Petit Citron

Radio France Internationale

French sports minister blames Liverpool fans for Champions League chaos

France's sports minister on Monday blamed Liverpool for the chaos that marked Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris, while expressing regret that tear gas had been used against some supporters.

Reuters

Soccer-France blames Liverpool, ticket fraud for Champions League trouble

The French government on Monday blamed massive ticket fraud and Liverpool's handling of their fans for the crowd trouble which marred the club's Champions League soccer final against Real Madrid in Paris over the weekend.

Evening Standard

‘A humiliation for our country’: French politicians demand inquiry into Champions League chaos

Furious opposition politicians in France on Monday blasted Emmanuel Macron’s government for blaming Liverpool football fans for causing chaos at the European Cup Final.

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Riot police clash with pitch-invading fans as Saint-Étienne relegated from Ligue 1

Saint-Étienne, one of France's biggest clubs, were relegated from Ligue 1 on Sunday after losing a penalty shoot-out in their play-off against Auxerre, who return to the top flight after 10 years away.

Reuters

French Foreign Minister to meet Ukraine President on Monday

French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna will meet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv later on Monday to express France's solidarity with Ukraine and offer more support for the country, said the French foreign affairs ministry.

The National (Scotland)

Renewing the Auld Alliance in Paris and Burgundy

THE Auld Alliance goes deep back into the mists of time. And I’m not just talking about Scotland’s historical and cultural ties to France. Over…

Daily Mirror

John Bishop and Damian Lewis attempt to 'fly' plane themselves after six hour delay

Comedian John Bishop and actor Damian Lewis had been in France watching Liverpool lose to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final

The Independent UK

French ministry accused of ‘prejudice against Liverpool fans’ following Champions League final police tactics

The scenes outside the Stade de France left some supporters with genuine tickets sprayed by police before kick-off and claiming attacks from locals afterwards

Liverpool Echo

John Bishop and Damian Lewis stuck on tarmac in France for six hours

The actor and comedian had gone to watch LFC in the Champions League final

The Hindu

Blame game in France after Champions League fans alteraction

UEFA Champions League 2022 final between Liverpool and Real Madrid kicked off with a 35-minute delay after police tried to hold back people attempting to force their way into the Stade de France without tickets, while some ticket holders complained they were not let in

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