Thousands of Manchester City and Chelsea fans hoping to attend this month's Champions League final in Istanbul face a major obstacle - Britain's Foreign Office is warning against all but essential travel to Turkey based on Covid-19 risks.
Chelsea will face City in Turkey's largest city on May 29, just as the country fights its worst flare-up yet in the coronavirus pandemic. The Guardian reported that it remains uncertain whether the British government will allow travel to the showpiece, with a list of approved destinations set to be announced today.Sky Sports reported that Uefa hopes to secure at least 4,000 tickets for each side's supporters.
With two English teams competing, there was talk that Wembley could stage the final instead, but the stadium will be hosting the Championship play-off final on the same day.
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