PARIS (Reuters) -The kick off of Saturday’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid was delayed for security reasons, a stadium announcer said on Saturday.
“The kick off must be delayed for some minutes for security reasons,” the announcer said 15 minutes before the 2100 local time (1900GMT) scheduled start of the match.
“The start of the match is delayed due to the late arrival of fans. More information will follow in 15 minutes maximum,” it was announced later.
“Supporters attempted to penetrate the stadium. They forced their way through the first filter. The screening at the Stade de France is watertight,” French police said in a statement.
Reuters TV footage showed riot police chasing fans outside the stadium as they ran away and others being escorted away.
Players from both teams were on the pitch warming up.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Additional reporting by Michel Rose and Clotaire Achi; Editing by Ken Ferris)
