Champions League final marred by “failures” by French authorities, report says. Chaos at Stade de France raised questions about country’s sporting ability. Paris preparing to host 2023 Rugby World Cup and 2024 Olympics. A chain of “failures” by French authorities marred the chaotic Champions League football final in Paris on May 28, inflicting “severe damage” … Read more
The French national team play Denmark at the Stade de France on Friday. Last weekend riot police confronted supporters after an angry pitch invasion. World Cup holders France begin their defence of the Nations League title against Denmark. Less than a week after the chaotic scenes that marred the Champions League final, the Stade de … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron urged the French government on Wednesday to investigate with “full transparency” the chaos at this weekend’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, as the interior minister came under increasing pressure over the police’s handling. The mayhem outside the Stade de France stadium ahead of the match, which saw thousands of … Read more
