UEFA has said it sincerely apologises to fans after violent scenes at the Champions League final in Paris.

European football’s governing body said they shouldn’t have had to “experience or witness frightening and distressing events” in the build-up to the game.

“No football fan should be put in that situation, and it must not happen again,” UEFA added.

The chaos outside the stadium was widely condemned in the UK, and earlier today Real Madrid came out to urge authorities to explain why supporters were left “helpless and defenceless”.

Liverpool lost 1-0 to Real in last Saturday’s match at the Stade de France, which saw some Reds fans pepper-sprayed and tear-gassed outside the ground as kick-off was delayed.

France’s interior minister claimed the problems stemmed from thousands of Liverpool supporters with fake tickets.

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UEFA announced an independent review earlier this week, but has now published the terms of reference.

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It said it would “identify shortcomings and responsibilities of all entities involved in the organisation of the final”.

“A full picture and timeline of what occurred during the day, both within the stadium and the surrounding areas” will be established, including “spectator flows to the stadium via the various access points”.

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Security, mobility and ticketing plans will be looked at, as will how prepared authorities were to stage the final – including arrangements for the fan meeting points.

Supporters’ groups, Liverpool and Real Madrid, the police, the French Football Federation, the stadium operator and other French authorities will all be consulted.

An email address and online questionnaire will be set up so people affected can share their views.

The review, led by Portugal’s former education minister Dr Tiago Brandao Rodrigues, will start immediately.

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