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CHARLIE WALKER: It's ABSURD to hold the Champions League final in Turkey. Why can’t UEFA hold the all-English match in England? Flying thousands of fans across the continent risks lives... it's ludicrous

Does ANYONE really think that staging an all-English Champions League final in Turkey, when it is suffering from some of the highest covid infection rates in Europe, is actually a good idea?

Of course, we can all see logistical, financial and political reasons why it might be difficult for UEFA to change the venue... but who genuinely thinks that any of those reasons justify such absurdity?

Not British politicians. MPs from all the main parties have rejected the idea out of hand.

City put on a fantastic display to reach their first Champions League final in Istanbul where they will face Chelsea
Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League final following a 3-1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday

Not the scientists and public health experts.