Champions League Final | Istanbul or could it be moved?

[Impeccable One]

Someone I know who applied in the ballot got an unsuccessful email from UEFA for the CL final, so the process is still ongoing for IST

Same here, just got my UNSUCCESSFUL emailS for both of the applications I submitted

 

[SebastianBlue]

I booked my flight on 10th June last year. I'm the first to admit I'm not big on Turkish politics so my apologies for not for seeing an election 11 months later that could/may cause issues.

I would suggest you squarely fall in the “you knew the risks” camp that applies to anyone booking anything 11 months in advance, especially when it comes to a final in a knockout tourney. ;-)

 

[supercity88]

I had Paris booked with free cancellation last year and then the fuckers at City decided not to make it! Still not had the thumbs up from my mrs for this one so unless it does move I'm out unfortunately.

 

[DunfermlineBlue]

Same just got my email saying I was u successful for the barcelona/Lisbon/Istanbul final

 

[BlueMooner123]

Unsuccessful in the ballot and got flights booked to Istanbul. Lucky lucky guy I am

 

[didsburyblu]

I would suggest you squarely fall in the “you knew the risks” camp that applies to anyone booking anything 11 months in advance, especially when it comes to a final in a knockout tourney. ;-)

I knew the risks in terms of a city qualification yes as our intention was/is to still go to Istanbul for a 4 day break if City didn't make the final however if they do now and it gets moved then we will obviously go to follow City wherever that is so we will lose out and I maintain we couldn't have forseen in June last year this possibility unless you are heavily into Turkish politics which I am not.

It is what it is I will have no option but to accept a change I have not said its a piss take as fully accept that safety would have to come first but I don't agree with your interpretation that any City fans booking knew the risks so has no right to moan. It may well be that if the government advise against travel we can claim back on insurance we will see.

I just hope UEFA make a decision ASAP so as not to cause huge inconvenience to a large number of people.

 

[PhillyBasedBlue]

Bring moved to San siro

Can’t, one of the milan clubs will be playing

 

[SebastianBlue]

I knew the risks in terms of a city qualification yes as our intention was/is to still go to Istanbul for a 4 day break if City didn't make the final however if they do now and it gets moved then we will obviously go to follow City wherever that is so we will lose out and I maintain we couldn't have forseen in June last year this possibility unless you are heavily into Turkish politics which I am not.

It is what it is I will have no option but to accept a change I have not said its a piss take as fully accept that safety would have to come first but I don't agree with your interpretation that any City fans booking knew the risks so has no right to moan. It may well be that if the government advise against travel we can claim back on insurance we will see.

I just hope UEFA make a decision ASAP so as not to cause huge inconvenience to a large number of people.

I was going to suggest requesting refund on the basis of government restriction on travel if they do advise against entering Turkey and hope that is an option for you and all blues in this situation!

 

[CatMan]

Unsuccessful in the ballot and got flights booked to Istanbul. Lucky lucky guy I am

You could get your teeth or hair sorted?

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Daily Mirror running with the Istanbul confirmation so it must be true