France has hit out at what it says was “industrial-scale” ticket fraud at Saturday’s Champions League final despite a row over the game’s policing.
Ministers acknowledged “difficulties” in managing crowds at the final in Paris, but say organised fraud was the “root cause” of the problems.
Liverpool ticket-holders were seen waiting in huge queues, with French police using pepper spray, fans said.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is said to be “hugely disappointed”.
The final was delayed by 35 minutes by the trouble outside the stadium, with Liverpool losing the match against Spain’s Real Madrid 1-0.