French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the government to investigate the Champions League final chaos with 'full transparency'.
The mayhem outside the Stade de France stadium ahead of the match, which saw thousands of Liverpool supporters with tickets struggle to enter and police respond with tear gas, has raised questions over the capacity of Paris to host the Olympic Games in 2024.
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who has faced accusations of lying after he blamed the chaos on massive ticket scams, admitted that the organisation could 'clearly' have been better.
Government spokeswoman Olivia Gregoire said that the matter had been briefly discussed at Wednesday's regular cabinet meeting chaired by Macron, who has yet to comment publicly.
Macron was reportedly 'furious' with Darmanin over the handling of the event, with the Canard Enchaine satirical weekly saying that Macron had told Darmanin that what happened was a 'heavy blow for France'.
Appearing before a Senate committee hearing, Darmanin admitted there had been shortcomings and expressed regret over the 'disproportionate' use of tear gas, saying 'sanctions will be taken' against the officers in charge.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen suggested Darmanin should resign after he defended the French police and blamed ticket counterfeiting for the chaos.
