Gerald Darmanin, the former French interior minister and current justice minister, has publicly apologized to Liverpool fans for their scapegoating in the chaos during the 2022 Champions League final in Paris. During that event, many fans faced severe overcrowding, police aggression, and were incorrectly blamed by authorities for the disorder. Darmanin acknowledged his failures and admitted to being swayed by his assumptions, recognizing the hurt caused to supporters and the wrongful portrayal of them as troublemakers by the police and government. The situation has raised serious questions about safety and accountability during such large-scale events.
"It was a failure because I had not foreseen. That was a mistake on my part. I was led astray by my preconceptions. The scapegoat was easy to find, and I apologise now to Liverpool supporters."
"On 28 May 2022, Liverpool supporters said they feared for their lives... This led to severe overcrowding which a French senate report later said posed a risk of crushing."
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