Champions League final moved from Istanbul to Porto

Updated : May 13, 2021 17:05
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AP

UEFA has finalised plans with Portugal to act as replacement host for the all-English Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Istanbul.

The 50,000-capacity Estádio do Dragao in Porto has been lined up as the venue for the May 29 final after talks with the British government stopped on Monday to use Wembley Stadium.

UEFA has been unable to secure the quarantine exemptions required for media and guests to be able to fly into London for the climax of its biggest competition, despite the government talking up trying to bring the game to Wembley.

Portugal will also have to lift its current block on tourists from Britain to allow an influx of fans, and guarantee UEFA can secure entry for the personnel required.

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