A compensation deal has been reached for Liverpool fans who made personal injury claims stemming from the chaos at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
UEFA It confirmed a “full and final settlement” had been reached with supporters represented by two law firms, but the terms would remain confidential.
one independent reporting A report released last year found that European football’s governing body bore “primary responsibility” for safety lapses that nearly led to a “mass fatal disaster”.
Thousands liverpool Fans were barricaded in a fence outside the Stade de France by police and kick-off was delayed by more than half an hour.
Some have been targeted by local youths trying to steal their tickets, while others have been robbed after leaving the stadium. real Madrid1-0 win.
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“UEFA has taken a number of measures following the 2022 finals, including implementing the recommendations of the independent review and developing a special refund scheme,” UEFA said in a statement.
“Today it goes one step further by ensuring that Liverpool fans, represented by Bogust Goodhead and Bingham Long, receive compensation relevant to the difficulties and challenges they have faced.
“The parties have agreed to the terms of this statement, but the terms of the settlement will remain confidential.
“The settlement was reached without any admission of liability. UEFA is pleased that a common position has been reached and hopes to provide closure for fans.”
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Tens of thousands of fans lined up at the 75,000-capacity stadium – a key venue for the Paris Olympics – ahead of the final as security failed.
authorities initially Trying to shirk responsibility Liverpool fans without tickets arrive late to game compared to 1989 hillsborough The tragedy resulted in 97 people losing their lives in the crash.
Following comments last year, Liverpool fan Daniel Nicholson Description “There is a complete breakdown of any authority,” he told Sky News: “I can’t believe they got it wrong.”
He said: “This can’t happen again. I was very relieved when the report came out and it vindicated us as fans.”
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Michael Burke and Paul Hudson, members of the Pogust Goodhead claimants’ legal team, said: “We are delighted that supporters of Liverpool Football Club will soon receive their 2022 Champions League final Compensation for difficulties and challenges encountered.
“This is a very important case and it’s a privilege to be a part of it.”
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Gerard Long, managing director of Bingham Long, added: “As a local company it’s very important for us to be able to report back to [fans] We settled the matter without a lengthy legal process and they will receive some compensation.
“I want to make it clear that my clients’ losses will not be deducted and therefore they will receive 100 percent compensation as part of this settlement.”
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