The case against the centre-back was dismissed with Sakho cleared of any wrong doing after a disciplinary hearing in Paris.

Sakho welcomed the verdict, which should be of acute embarrassment to UEFA, and insisted he “knew he had done nothing wrong” in a statement released through the club.

"I am happy that this is finally over,” said Sakho, whose name was chanted by Liverpool supporters at Friday’s pre-season friendly with Tranmere Rovers.

“It’s been a difficult time for me but I knew I had done nothing wrong. I am looking forward to getting back in the team and playing again.”