The possibility of the Champions League final being held at Wembley appears to be growing closer.
The government will be meeting virtually with UEFA and the FA early on Monday afternoon to discuss the situation, and a decision is expected to be made by Tuesday.
Turkey, where the final is due to be held on May 29, is still in the midst of a national lockdown, with a recent surge in coronavirus cases. It is currently a "red list" country, meaning travel is not permitted for leisure purposes.
The UK government is keen to help facilitate hosting the all English final at Wembley for safety reasons, as well as being able to facilitate Manchester City and Chelsea fans attending.
Press Association are reporting that UEFA is understood to have ruled out any venue within the UK except for Wembley, and is seeking guarantees of quarantine-free entry to the country for its delegates, along with media, sponsors and other VIPs.
Relations between the two are strong after UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin recognised the key role played by the Government in putting pressure on the clubs who threatened to form a breakaway European Super League.
From 17 May, outdoor sports venues in England are due to be allowed up to 10,000 fans or 25 per cent capacity, whichever figure is lower. However, 20,000 have already been earmarked for the Champions League final, which would mean it would need to be run as a pilot event.
The Sky Bet Championship play-off final is currently due to take place on Saturday May 29 at Wembley Stadium, but the EFL says it is "willing to listen to moving the play-offs" to an alternative date.
However, with the European Championships due to get underway on June 11, it would have to be played as soon as possible after the Champions League final.
EFL fans and clubs may also need to be compensated for tickets and travel already booked, and there would also likely be discussions as to whether a greater number of fans could attend if the Champions League final allows 20,000 spectators in.
Uglyjay
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Tottenham fans: Finally a trophy is coming home
larryboss
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Dimitar Berbatov🗣: "I love N’Golo Kante, he was everywhere against Madrid. I don’t know how to describe this player. He is so good. They should have an award in football for players like this🤩. He is someone who is working his ass off and covering everyone on the pitch. That guy is unbelievable🔝. He deserves credit because the way he plays football is great."💥💥 That's the fact and you can't make any argument. You can't hate this dude. Kante is such a baller every team would love to have. You can appreciate him once again💙💙💙
Chelseabridge
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when I was a kid, this movie was my favorite movie SHAOLIN SOCCER
Thaj
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Moving the final to the Wembley is like moving it to Stamford Bridge, why? Because Wembley is second home of Chelsea, we hold that Wembley records 😂😂😂😂
funbeiklnu
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It makes more sense to move the final to England because 1. Turkey have a huge outbreak of corona 2. The final has both English teams and their supporters will want to be present
Brightberry
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Champions League defeat to make it HAT-TRICK
fimdeioruz
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Wembley has more trophies than totenhamm [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
NanaOtoo
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so why do people hate Manchester city like just becos Chelsea won dem twice in 3 weeks they think dat Chelsea is a better team than Manchester city this season and therefore they will win champions league infact Chelsea will be de 1st team to qualify both men and women in the champions league and also lose to both opponents let's bet if u think am lying
SIDKAUSH
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Trust in Tuchel he will deliver the Champions league
Dan2021
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Pep Guardiola and City fans to UEFA:😂 Wembley is our home😂
CR7_The_Football_God
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Ronaldo is better than Werner and Sterling combined
EmiiNiMonsta
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Meanwhile... somewhere in Nigeria there's going to be a crusade for Man city players jes to win the final. 40 days of nonsense 🤣🤣