Stade de France incidents: "The match was a blow for France's image" (Gérald Darmanin)

"It is obvious that the negative image of the match was a blow for the national image (of France) and things could have been better organised. It's clear that this sports festival was spoiled," said Gérald Darmanin, Minister of the Interior for France, during his hearing at the Senate before the Law Committee and the Committee on Culture, Education and Communication, on 01/06/2022, four days after the incidents at the Stade de France (Paris, FRA) on the occasion of the Champions League final between Liverpool FC (Premier League) and Real Madrid CF (LaLiga Santander) (0-1), whose kick-off was delayed by 35 minutes on 28/05/2022, on 28/05/2022.

"We regret the disorder, which was sometimes unacceptable. Things could have been better organised. I sincerely regret the attacks on state officials under my responsibility. 6,800 police and gendarmes were deployed to ensure the security of the event. This is the sporting event that has mobilised the most personnel in the two years (06/07/2020) that I have been Minister of the Interior," said Gérald Darmanin.

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