UEFA President says final will be symbol of hope at the re-emergence of Europe, match will be played on May 29
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"I hope the final will be a symbol of hope at the re-emergence of Europe from a difficult period and that the fans who travel to the game will once again be able to lend their voices to showcase this final as the best in the club football," says Ceferin.
The 53-year-old Slovenian lawyer and football administrator said, "To deprive supporters of the chance to see the match in person was not an option and I am delighted that this compromise has been found". "Fans have had to suffer more than 12 months without the ability to see their teams live and reaching a Champions League final is the pinnacle of club football, After the year that fans have endured, it is not right that they don't have the chance to watch their teams in the biggest game of the season", Ceferin added. Both Football Clubs say they are in discussions with Uefa and other stakeholders over ticketing and travel arrangements. The Portuguese government has allowed the entry of spectators into the stadium. The UEFA (Federation of European Football Federations) on Thursday confirmed that 12000 spectators will be present in the stadium for this match. The match will be played on 29 May at the Dragao Stadium with a capacity of 50,000 spectators, with thousands of supporters from England's clubs. "The difficulties of moving the final are great and the FA and the authorities made every effort to try to stage the match in England, and I would like to thank them for their work in trying to make it happen," he added. "The Turkish Football Federation and the authorities have always been reliable partners of Uefa and I hope to be in Istanbul and Turkey for a Champions League final and many other events in the near future.More Related News