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This year's final was due to be played in Istanbul on 29 May. The finalists are Chelsea and Manchester City but, as Turkey is on the UK Government's 'red list' as far as England is concerned, fans would have to quarantine on their return. UEFA had been hoping to allow 4,000 fans from both sides to watch the match had it been held in Istanbul. There could also be problems for international players with the European Championship beginning in June.
It's bad luck again for Istanbul because last year's final was moved from there to Lisbon following the virus outbreak.
It looked as though this year's final would be switched to Wembley, although that would mean moving the EFL Championship final scheduled for the same day.
However, UEFA has been unable to secure waivers from the UK Government which would allow the media, sponsors and guests to enter England without having to quarantine, despite having secured such an agreement for the European Championship (the delayed Euro 2020) being held across Europe between 11 June and 11 July, with Wembley hosting eight matches including the semi-finals and final.
If agreement cannot be reached between UEFA and the UK Government over Wembley it looks as though this year's final will be switched to Portugal, as last year's was, although currently British tourists are not allowed to enter Portugal, albeit that situation is expected to change very soon.
www.abc.net.au
It's bad luck again for Istanbul because last year's final was moved from there to Lisbon following the virus outbreak.
It looked as though this year's final would be switched to Wembley, although that would mean moving the EFL Championship final scheduled for the same day.
However, UEFA has been unable to secure waivers from the UK Government which would allow the media, sponsors and guests to enter England without having to quarantine, despite having secured such an agreement for the European Championship (the delayed Euro 2020) being held across Europe between 11 June and 11 July, with Wembley hosting eight matches including the semi-finals and final.
If agreement cannot be reached between UEFA and the UK Government over Wembley it looks as though this year's final will be switched to Portugal, as last year's was, although currently British tourists are not allowed to enter Portugal, albeit that situation is expected to change very soon.
Portugal considered as a backup for European Champions League final
The European Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City looks likely to be hosted in Portugal after UEFA fail to secure the exemptions they need to move the game to Wembley.
