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UK ‘open’ to host Champions League final due to Turkey travel ban

May 08, 2021 / 2:11 PM
Sharjah 24 – AFP: Britain on Friday said it was willing to step in to host the Champions League football final, after the government placed Turkey on a coronavirus travel red list.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the UK was "very open to hosting the final round" of the competition, which is due to take place between English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea in Istanbul on May 29.

The English FA were in talks with European football's governing body UEFA already, he said, but added it was a decision for UEFA.
 
May 08, 2021 / 2:11 PM

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