UEFA apologised to spectators for the first time on Friday for their “frightening and distressing” experience ahead of the Champions League final, saying no football fan should go through such mayhem. Thousands of supporters were unable to access European club football’s showpiece match between despite having genuine tickets, in chaotic scenes that saw the French police use tear gas at close range even against children. “UEFA wishes to sincerely apologise to all spectators who had to experience or witness frightening and distressing events in the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final at …