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
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Beta to move it down to England den, atlrast their fans won't have to also face quarantine