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Champions League Final Could Be Moved To England by ChelseaArmy(m): 11:04pm On May 07, 2021 |
Plans for the all-English Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea in Istanbul later this month were thrown into chaos on Friday night by the Government's decision to put Turkey on their travel red list. The surprise development, which left officials at UEFA and the FA stunned, has major ramifications for the final and the European Championship. Under current regulations, players of both clubs would have to quarantine for 10 days on their return from Istanbul — effectively ruling seven of Gareth Southgate's players out of the tournament, which starts on June 11. The FA are understood to be lobbying the Government to grant exemptions to Chelsea and City, which would enable the clubs' personnel to travel to Turkey without quarantining on their return. If that is refused, UEFA would have little option but to seek an alternative venue. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the Government are open to hosting the final in the UK, but UEFA are very reluctant to take the biggest club game of the season away from Istanbul for a second successive year. The Government's travel list will apply from May 17 and won't be reviewed until three weeks later, making it too late for any change to affect the May 29 final. 'The FA are in discussions with UEFA. We are open to hosting but it is ultimately a decision for UEFA. We are well placed to do (host) it, given it is two English clubs in the final.' UEFA will wait for a definitive ruling from the Government on whether the competing clubs will receive exemptions before giving serious consideration to moving the final. Wembley is unavailable as it will be being prepared for eight European Championship matches, while Villa Park does not meet UEFA standards. One alternative option is to move the final to a country not subject to UK travel restrictions, such as last year's host Portugal. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-9554673/Government-talks-moving-Champions-League-final-England-Turkey-red-list.html lalasticlala semid4lyfe , honeric01 |
Re: Champions League Final Could Be Moved To England by ChelseaArmy(m): 11:04pm On May 07, 2021 |
Chelsea to win the final in style |
Re: Champions League Final Could Be Moved To England by Nbote(m): 11:34pm On May 07, 2021 |
Beta to move it down to England den, atlrast their fans won't have to also face quarantine |
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