On May 8, a documentary film titled "The Final: Attack on Wembley" premiered on Netflix, depicting the day of the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy. The date coincided with Wembley's busy schedule. The main event there will soon be the Champions League final.

"You will feel ashamed to be English"

The whole of England was preparing for this historic event, hoping for their first major football success since 1966. Due to restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Euro 2020 was postponed to 2021. The match at Wembley, taking place after many months of restrictions, was one of the first events of its kind, gathering tens of thousands of people.

English fans flocked to the stadium, many of them without tickets for the final match, but they wanted to celebrate the day in London. Unfortunately, the joyful celebration quickly turned into chaos. Video footage shows fans climbing barriers and breaking through security in an attempt to enter the stadium.

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Following these events, 53 people were arrested and 19 were injured. The film features statements from fans who participated in these events. It's a miracle no one died, said the director of Wembley in the final scenes of the film. In his review for The Telegraph, Benji Wilson wrote, You will feel ashamed to be English.

Will it be better this time?

It is worth noting that on June 1, Wembley will host the Champions League final, in which Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid. The kickoff for this match is scheduled for 9:00 PM. Will the services prevent dangerous clashes this time?

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