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The Independent says French authorities have blamed “fraud at an industrial level” for scenes of chaos at the Champions League final in Paris.

The Metro says an independent report into what happened in and around the Stade de France during the Champions League final has been commissioned by UEFA.

BBC Sport says Uefa has commissioned an independent report into the scenes outside the ground that delayed Saturday’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

The chaos of the Champions League final in Paris – that’s been marred by reports of Liverpool fans being tear-gassed, was caused by fans without tickets. 

The Daily Express says Liverpool could be forced into a transfer rethink over their plans to replace Sadio Mane with reports suggesting the Reds are set to miss out on Ousmane Dembele.

BBC Sport says Nottingham Forest ended their 23-year wait for Premier League football with a narrow win over Huddersfield Town in the Championship play-off final at Wembley – a victory worth about £170m.

BBC Sport says Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he will be at Anfield next season “for sure” but would not be drawn over whether he will sign a new contract.

The Metro says Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is set to be handed £200million to spend this summer by the club’s new owners, with Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling on his wish list.

The Guardian says the £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea football club has been completed after Roman Abramovich agreed to the UK government’s terms for the sale, ending a tumultuous period that raised fears over the club’s existence.

BBC News says Gareth Southgate says England playing next month’s Nations League home match against Italy behind closed doors is “an embarrassment”.