{"id":29664,"date":"2023-03-07T12:23:32","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T12:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusefornews.com\/2023\/03\/07\/uefa-to-refund-liverpool-fans-who-had-tickets-for-2022-champions-league-final\/"},"modified":"2023-03-07T12:23:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T12:23:32","slug":"uefa-to-refund-liverpool-fans-who-had-tickets-for-2022-champions-league-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fusefornews.com\/?p=29664","title":{"rendered":"Uefa to refund Liverpool fans who had tickets for 2022 Champions League final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1\">\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media story-body__media--lead\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$video-1\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$video-1.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$video-1.0.0\"><noscript data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$video-1.0.0.1\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--video\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$video-1.1\">Watch: Fans shared videos showing pepper spray being deployed and children crying in Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p role=\"introduction\" class=\"qa-introduction gel-pica-bold\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-2\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-2.0\">Uefa is to refund Liverpool fans who had tickets for the 2022 Champions League final in Paris. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4.0\">Fans were penned in and sprayed with tear gas outside Paris&#8217; Stade de France as kick-off was delayed by 36 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-5\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-5.0\">Uefa said the refund scheme &#8220;covers all of the Liverpool FC ticket allocation for the final, i.e. 19,618 tickets&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-6\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-6.0\">&#8220;We have taken into account a huge number of views expressed both publicly and privately and we believe we have devised a scheme that is comprehensive and fair,&#8221; said Uefa general secretary Theodore Theodoridis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-7\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-7.0\">&#8220;We value the input from the Liverpool FC supporter organisations Spirit of Shankly and Liverpool Disabled Supporters Association as well as the open and transparent dialogue throughout this period. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-8\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-8.0\">&#8220;We recognise the negative experiences of those supporters on the day and with this scheme we will refund fans who had bought tickets and who were the most affected by the difficulties in accessing the stadium.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-9\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-9.0\">Liverpool were also part of the process of securing refunds for their fans and, as supporters bought tickets from them directly rather than Uefa, the club will administer the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10.0\">Uefa and French authorities initially blamed ticketless fans for the events outside the stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-11\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-11.0\">The report, which Uefa commissioned after the 28 May final, said there was &#8220;no evidence&#8221; to support the &#8220;reprehensible&#8221; claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-12\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-12.0\">It added that &#8220;it is remarkable no one lost their life&#8221; and the collective action of Liverpool supporters was &#8220;probably instrumental&#8221; in preventing &#8220;more serious injuries and deaths&#8221; outside the stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-13\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-13.0\">The report made 21 recommendations in an attempt to ensure &#8220;everything possible is done&#8221; to prevent any similar incident happening again at a major sporting event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-14\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-14.0\">Spirit of Shankly and the Liverpool Disabled Supporters&#8217; Association said they &#8220;welcomed&#8221; the &#8220;unprecedented&#8221; refund from Uefa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.0\">&#8220;With a promise to reimburse supporters, Uefa have gone some way to acknowledging their part in the fiasco,&#8221; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spiritofshankly.com\/uefa-to-refund-lfc-ticket-holders\/\" class=\"story-body__external-link\" title=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.$link-2\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.$link-2.0\">said a statement.<\/span><span class=\"gs-u-ml- gel-icon\" style=\"height:15px;width:15px;\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.$link-2.1\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.$link-2.1.0\"><title data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.$link-2.1.0.0\">external-link<\/title><path d=\"M12 0v5h11.5l-5 5H0v22h22V17.5l-2 2V30H2V12h14.5l-7.8 7.7 3.6 3.6L27 8.5V20h5V0H12z\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.$link-2.1.0.1\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-16\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-16.0\">&#8220;But it does not excuse Uefa, exempt them from criticism or lessen the need for them to implement all of the recommendations made by the independent inquiry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-17\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-17.0\">&#8220;We will work alongside Liverpool and publish details once we know how and when refunds will be processed.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-18\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-18.0\">Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, whose side lost 1-0 to Real Madrid in the final, said it was &#8220;super important&#8221; that the club&#8217;s fans <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/football\/64646685\" class=\"story-body__internal-link\" title=\"\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-18.$link-2\"><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-18.$link-2.0\">had been exonerated<\/span><\/a><span data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-18.3\"> for the situation which occurred before the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media gs-u-mb-alt+ qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$image-20\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:11.875%;\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$image-20.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/138F7\/production\/_119691108_premier_league_banners_liverpool.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/138F7\/production\/_119691108_premier_league_banners_liverpool.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/138F7\/production\/_119691108_premier_league_banners_liverpool.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/138F7\/production\/_119691108_premier_league_banners_liverpool.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/138F7\/production\/_119691108_premier_league_banners_liverpool.png 976w\" alt=\"How to follow Liverpool on the BBC banner\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$image-20.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media gs-u-mb-alt+ qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$image-22\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:1.6145833333333335%;\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$image-22.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/045F\/production\/_119691110_footer_liverpool.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/045F\/production\/_119691110_footer_liverpool.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/045F\/production\/_119691110_footer_liverpool.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/045F\/production\/_119691110_footer_liverpool.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/045F\/production\/_119691110_footer_liverpool.png 976w\" alt=\"Liverpool banner footer\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".1oyivxr4pd4.0.0.0.1.$image-22.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/football\/64875183?at_medium=RSS&#038;at_campaign=KARANGA\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Watch: Fans shared videos showing pepper spray being deployed and children crying in Paris Uefa is to refund Liverpool fans who had tickets for the 2022 Champions League final &hellip; 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