UEFA as event owner is said to be assigned "primary responsibility" but it's understood some commission members disagreed with the conclusion. And the report is set to say the police and FFF "bear responsibility" because of their roles ensuring public safety. There was a "massive" bottleneck when Liverpool supporters were funnelled through a narrow gap and tear gas was fired into an area containing thousands of Liverpool fans. Allegedly flawed accounts by UEFA Events SA CEO Martin Kallen are set to be criticised by the panel. Although no serious injuries were reported, the event was seen as a near-miss which led to UEFA apologising to Liverpool fans and ordering an investigation into itself to learn from mistakes.
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