The English Football Association (FA) is negotiating with UEFA for the Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City to be played in London rather than Istanbul.
Turkey has been added to the United Kingdom's red list in regards to travel, meaning that supporters of either team are unable to make the journey.
British Transport Minister Grant Shapps acknowledged at a press conference that his government "had to put Turkey on the red list", which implies that travel there is only allowed under exceptional circumstances and those who return from Turkey must spend ten days in quarantine.
"We are open to hosting the final, but it is UEFA's decision," said Shapps, before mentioning that the United Kingdom is already allowing some fans into stadiums with limited capacity.
"Given that there are two English clubs [in the final], we are waiting to see what UEFA has to say," he added.
Current restrictions force anyone returning from a red listed country, including elite athletes, to quarantine for ten days in a hotel at a cost of 1,750 pounds (2,011 euros).
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