Manchester City fans were caught up in a bottle-neck situation outside the entrance to Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul ahead of the Champions League final on Saturday evening
Manchester City fans were caught up in a bottle-neck situation outside the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul ahead of the Champions League final.
Supporters in the chaos posted photos and videos to social media to show the extent of the queues outside the gates of the stadium. Thousands of City fans can be soon on the outskirts of the stadium in chaotic scenes, with no movement at the entrance points.
One video posted to social media over an hour ahead of kick-off showed that there was a medical situation unfolding with a fan caught up in the crowds, with the nature of the build-up of crowds making it difficult for emergency services to access the situation.
The worrying scenes come a year after chaos outside last season's Champions League final at the Stade de France in Paris. Liverpool vs Real Madrid match. Organizers UEFA were said to be responsible for a series of events, including "a large number of near misses that almost led to catastrophe", reflecting on the chaos leading up to the match.
The match was not ideal for fans of both clubs in the city. UEFA, the governing body of European football, has called on fans to gather in the official fan area nine hours before kick-off on Saturday.
European football governing body UEFA apologized to Liverpool for initially blaming Merseyside club fans for last year's turmoil after its own assessment was released in February. It was difficult for fans to move outside the stadium
It was difficult for fans to move outside the stadium
There was a long wait in front of the gate - the stadium didn't seem equipped for fans to enter
There was a long wait in front of the gate - the stadium didn't seem equipped for fans to enter
The venue for the final race of the season is more than an hour's drive from central Istanbul. In addition to the subway, there is also a shuttle bus that provides fans with easy access to the stadium. But on Saturday, there were multiple reports from travelers that they were queuing for hours to access the bus, with some fans filmed running across the blocked highway to the ground. It is said that it was done.
Those who drove from the center to the stadium reported that the entire journey took more than three and a half hours. The same thing is expected on the way back to the city afterwards.
City have reached the Champions League final for the second time and are hoping to claim glory in the competition for the first time in the club's history. They will face three-time champions Inter Milan looking to lift the trophy for the first time since 2010.
The long-awaited final will start at 20:00 UK time, 22:00 Istanbul time. The stadium last hosted a Champions League final in 2005, when Liverpool won by three goals to a 3-3 draw at half-time against AC Milan, followed by a dramatic penalty shootout. won in
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