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Off to Russia. Wish me luck
Tomorrow, I leave for Russia. I have never been before and I am psyched. However, I can't believe I chose this particular week to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Of course, I picked the dates before knowing that some 50,000 English fans are expected to descend on Moscow to watch the Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea on May 21. Why the match between two British teams is happening in Moscow, I frankly don't get. I am sure they have a perfectly good reason for it. I know nothing about soccer and I wouldn't mind keeping it that way.
Stay tuned for a dispatch or two from Russia.
Filed under: Europe, Russian Federation
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Lucas Costa May 16th 2008 6:20PM
The final match of the Champions League 2008 was Moscow since its beginner. Don't matter from where the times are.
Anon Jun 29th 2008 1:21PM
The Champions League Final is hosted in major cities around Europe, of countries that are part of the UEFA Confederation (a football/soccer governing body in Europe).
Moscow as a venue for the 2008 Final was decided over 2 years ago. It's unfortunate you're not a football (soccer) fan, because no matter which teams had made it to the final, Moscow would have been swamped by fervent fans of 2 clubs. It just so happens that for the first time in history, 2 English clubs have made it to the final.
Good luck, and avoid Moscow on the 21st :)
shogunn_general May 18th 2008 5:21PM
hmm..i don't have any ticket..not a fan of both clubs either, rather,i'm a liverpool fan. but since i'm studying here in moscow, it makes no sense not to come and enjoy the spectacle. just wondering whether to go to luzhniki stadium or kremlin..