Why champions league final at wembley again

Advert But Goldstein's solution is to have that fixture played at Old Trafford. It's not rocket science. Two words It considers Lisbon a valid alternative venue, with Portugal on the UK green list for travel, meaning fans could attend without quarantine.

Another consideration for the governing body is the ability for staff, media and sponsors to travel to the UK without quarantine. Sources suggest the government is reluctant to agree to the number of exemptions requested.

Wembley is currently scheduled to host the Championship play-off final on 29 May— one of the most important fixtures in the Football League calendar.

The EFL is understood not to want to move the match, but would enter into discussions if requested by Uefa.

The match could still be played at Wembley but it would require a major shift from the UK government, which has so far failed to reach an agreement with Uefa.

Travellers from England to green-list countries must follows rules before departure but do not have to quarantine on their return.

UK citizens returning from red-list countries are required to quarantine at a government-approved hotel for 10 days. Such a quarantine would have an impact on players involved in Euro , which starts on 11 June. On Friday, transport secretary Grant Shapps said Covid red-list countries "should not be visited except in the most extreme circumstances". Uefa had hoped to give both clubs a minimum of 4, tickets each for the game at Ataturk Olympic Stadium. Shapps said that the FA was in talks with Uefa about switching the game, but that it is "ultimately a decision for Uefa".

Chelsea Supporters Trust has said it will meet Uefa and will request that the final is moved to the UK, while Manchester City fan groups said they will be renewing their calls to move the game from Istanbul. There is also a fixture issue to resolve, as Wembley is scheduled to stage the Championship play-off final on 29 May.

However, it is understood the EFL would consider moving the match if asked by Uefa, and its board would make the final call. Tap into a heart-to-heart between Kevin and Stacey about persistence in the face of difficulties.

While the ultimate capacity of the final crowd is also still to be announced, further tickets will go on sale to the general public from 24 May. The question for fans hoping to travel, however, will be whether they can afford to buy a flight. Supporters who plan on travelling to Portugal will also be expected to record a negative PCR test result before leaving the UK.

Istanbul was originally due to host the final until the UK government placed Turkey on its travel red list last Friday.