Champions League Final To Be Played In Porto

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Champions League Final To Be Played In Porto 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Thu May 13, 2021 1:46 pm

The 2021 Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea has been moved to Portugal. 

The Portuguese FA (FPF) had offered to host the event and following the UK government\'s decision to place Portugal on the \"green list\" -- meaning those travelling do not have to quarantine on return. With travel restrictions lifted for City\'s and Chelsea\'s supporters, UEFA opted to move the final to FC Porto\'s Estadio do Dragao.

UEFA also considered hosting the match at Wembley Stadium in London but the UK government would not grant quarantine exemption to approximately 2,000 UEFA staff, broadcasters and sponsorship partners. 

Via Tom Hamilton/ESPN

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