Champions League final finally returns to Istanbul after a pair of pandemic delays
Updated On: 09 June, 2023 08:04 PM IST | Istanbul | mid-day online correspondent
It was called the 'Miracle of Istanbul' the last time the Champions League final was in Turkey. It has taken nearly two decades to miraculously bring the game back
If Manchester City wins the Champions League title on Saturday, it will be mission complete for the Abu Dhabi-backed club (Pic: AFP)
It was called the 'Miracle of Istanbul' the last time the Champions League final was in Turkey. It has taken nearly two decades to miraculously bring the game back. Istanbul was supposed to host the 2020 Champions League final. It didn't happen. Then the 2021 final. Also didn't happen.
Finally, though, Istanbul's time has come again ¿ 18 years after Liverpool somehow overcame AC Milan's 3-0 first-half lead to win the iconic European Cup trophy on penalties.
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