Paris is seeing Red! Liverpool fans descend on the French capital ahead of their Champions League final clash against Real Madrid on Saturday with 6,000 police prepared for the arrival of more than 60,000 supporters
Liverpool fans are descending on Paris in their droves ahead of Saturday's final
Jurgen Klopp's men face Real Madrid in the Champions League final in France
More than 60,000 Reds fans are expected to make the trip for the showpiece
Fans have travelled from the States and South America to soak up atmosphere
By PETER ALLEN FOR MAILONLINE and NICK PISA FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 09:12 BST, 27 May 2022 | UPDATED: 11:21 BST, 27 May 2022

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A Red Army of Liverpool football fans began to arrive in Paris today as 6,000 French police prepared to welcome them for the European Cup Final.

A massive security operation swung into operation on Friday, in time for kick off against Spanish Champions Real Madrid on Saturday night.

'We expect upwards of 60,000 Liverpool fans alone to come, and about two-thirds will be without tickets,' said a local police spokesman.


'There will be less from Madrid, but both sets of supporters will be encouraged to use fan zones and to respect others enjoying the city this weekend'.

The police confirmed that 6,000 police and gendarmes would be on the streets of the French capital over the weekend.

Many of the Liverpool faithful in the centre of the city had come from thousands of miles away, including the United States and South America.

'We had to be here, and started to make plans before the semi-final,' said Arash Shahideh, a 57-year-old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Arash Shahideh, a 57-year-old from Philadelphia (right) and his two sons Kia and Ata
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Arash Shahideh, a 57-year-old from Philadelphia (right) and his two sons Kia and Ata

Rowan Poudley and Annan Parmar, two 19-year-olds from Bristol
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Kathalina Sanchez soaks up the atmosphere
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Rowan Poudley and Annan Parmar from Bristol and Kathalina Sanchez soak up the atmosphere

'I've supported Liverpool all my life, and get to Anfield as much as I can,' said Mr Shahideh, who was with his sons, Kia Shahideh, 26, and Ata Shahideh, 23.

'We've flown over for a long weekend, and all of us have tickets, thankfully. We're hoping for a 2-1 win for Liverpool.'

Liverpudlians Ben Hines, 23, Ben Lee, 22 and Chris McCarthy, 20, had flown into from their home city and were showing off a red flag reading 'Liverpool FC : Wherever You Go, I Go'.

Liverpudlians Ben Hines, 23, Ben Lee, 22 and Chris McCarthy, 20 show off their flag in Paris
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Liverpudlians Ben Hines, 23, Ben Lee, 22 and Chris McCarthy, 20 show off their flag in Paris

All are loyal and experienced fans who have followed their club all over the world, so had little trouble organising a successful trip.

'We managed to find a studio to stay in for less than £200 for the weekend, and two of us have tickets so far,' said Mr Hines, who is a veteran of epic finals including Liverpool's game against Real Madrid in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2018.

'There were a lot of flight cancellations from Liverpool when we came over to Paris this time round, but we were very lucky, and weren't affected,' Mr Hines added.

Rowan Poudley and Annan Parmar, two 19-year-olds from Bristol, were determined to be in Paris for the atmosphere.

Both are students on their gap year – Mr Poudley is off to Liverpool University to study Criminology, and Mr Parmar will be reading Politics at Birmingham.

Dror Moran, a 55-year-old Israeli, flew in especially for the game with his son, Ido
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Dror Moran, a 55-year-old Israeli, flew in especially for the game with his son, Ido

'Neither of us have tickets, but that won't stop us enjoying the game,' said Mr Parmar. 'We managed to find a decent place to stay out of the city, and public transport has been pretty good so far.'

Kathalina Sanchez, 35, is from Colombia and a massive fan of Liverpool's star Colombian striker, Luis Diaz.

'I just hope he can score on Satuday,' said Ms Sanchez, who was with friends from Lyon, eastern France, where she is currently working.

'I've been a supporter of Liverpool since I was a little girl, as my dad was a big fan. I started out loving Michael Owen and my captain, Stevie Gerrard, and now I love players like Diaz and Sadio Mané.'

Dror Moran, a 55-year-old Israeli, flew in especially for the game, along with his son, Ido Moran, 22.

'I've been a Liverpool fan for more than 40 years, since the 1970s,' said Mr Moran. 'We've managed to get tickets through UEFA, and accommodation too. We're hoping that Liverpool can win 2-1'.

Liverpool fans arriving in Paris via Eurostar said tickets were 'like gold dust' with many saying they were just there to savour the atmosphere.

Dad Finton O'Leary, 48, from Shrewsbury arrived with his son Jon Joe, 10, on a packed train from London St Pancras, told MailOnline: 'We don't have a ticket for the game. They are like gold dust but we are here for the atmosphere.

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'If we can get a ticket so be it but if not we will watch the game in a fan zone or a restaurant somewhere in Paris.

'A Champions League Final is always something worth going to and to be in the city where Liverpool are playing is fantastic.'

Jon Joe, wearing a Liverpool scarf, said: 'I'm really excited and looking forward to the game. I don't mind watching it in TV and I'm confident we will win 2-1 with goals from Mane and Diaz.'

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Dominique !!!

All this long write up no peeshaw...
Smh

You Will Never Work Alone that’s the anthem. Liverpool for the Glory

Liverpool for d cup

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forget barca....m supporting dm bcoz of mane n sallah.....Africa must win