The police chief of Paris apologized to the fans who were tear-gassing at the stadium.

He apologized for authorizing the use of tear gas but felt he had no other choice.

Lallement thought it was a failure. It wasn't a success because people were attacked. The image of the country was damaged.

He didn't provide any evidence to support his claim that up to 40,000 supporters without tickets tried to enter the stadium.

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French police used tear gas against Liverpool fans, stewards tried to hold back crowds with wheelie bins. Sky News has combed through footage from the Champions League final to find out what actually happened on that night

Liverpool to meet chair of UEFA's CL final review

Lallement, the police chief, apologized after it was revealed that the chair of the review into the problems at the final would be independent.

The European football's governing body appointed a Portuguese politician to conduct an inquiry into the circumstances which led to thousands of fans being locked out of the Stade de France and some being tear-gassed by police prior to Real Madrid's victory.

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The independence and scope of his review is thought to be a point of interest for the club.

The officials want full explanations to 13 questions they submitted to the organization, only some of which have been answered, and details of which experts will be involved on the panel before they can make a decision.

It is understood that the rationale for appointing Rodrigues has been outlined but that the club has not been given any responses to their questions.

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Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan says he wants to see an independent investigation into the issues experienced by supporters at the Champions League final

A meeting between the chair of the review panel and Real Madrid officials will provide more answers.

Sources say they want to establish the process will be a thorough, independent and transparent investigation.

The club will have a meeting with the supporters trust on Thursday to discuss things.