Trouble-free build-up to Moscow final

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reuters.co.uk 21-May-2008

By James Kilner MOSCOW (Reuters) - Andrei Lugovoy, the poisoning suspect at the centre of a diplomatic row between Britain and Moscow, will join fans supporting Chelsea at Wednesday's all-English Champions League final. Police reported no trouble as thousands of supporters arrived for the match... [read full story]

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Fans fear Moscow nightmare

itn.co.uk 20-May-2008

There are fears Moscow airport will not be able to cope with the number of fans for the Champions League final at the Luzhniki Stadium. Manchester United and Chelsea have arrived ahead of European soccer's showpiece and more than 40,000 fans are expected to follow them, creating a logistical and...

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Zero tolerance: We’ll show you how to sort out hooligans, say Russians

thisislondon.co.uk 19-May-2008

The Russian authorities have warned Manchester United and Chelsea fans arriving in Moscow for Wednesday night's Champions League Final that there will be a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour after witnessing the trouble involving Rangers supporters at the UEFA Cup Final in...

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It's welcome to Reds

manchestereveningnews.co.uk 20-May-2008

John Scheerhout in Moscow THE RED Army is on the march again - in Moscow. United fans flying into the Russian capital ahead of tomorrow's all-English Champions League Final against Chelsea made straight for Red Square for a spot of sightseeing. Many underwent body searches to enter the square and...

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Fans fear Moscow nightmare

channel4.com 20-May-2008

Last Modified: 20 May 2008 Source: ITN There are fears Moscow airport will not be able to cope with the number of fans for the Champions League final at the Luzhniki Stadium. Manchester United and Chelsea have arrived ahead of European soccer's showpiece and more than 40,000 fans are expected to...

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Seeking Champions League fans

basingstokegazette.co.uk 20-May-2008

AS EXCITEMENT builds for the Champions League Final tomorrow night, The Gazette wants to hear from any fans who have made, or are set to make, the journey to Moscow. Manchester United and Chelsea will walk out to an audience of millions for the big showdown at Luzhniki Stadium - and we'd like to...

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It's welcome to Reds

manchesteronline.co.uk 20-May-2008

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Fans arrive for Moscow party - but security fears still persist

metro.co.uk 20-May-2008

Manchester United fans enjoy the party in Moscow Thousands of football fans are arriving in Moscow for the Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester United amid fears of an alarming security lapse and fighting between fans. The police operation to prevent known troublemakers flying to...

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Fans to suffer due to travel costs

itv-football.co.uk 20-May-2008

Fans to suffer due to travel costs May 20 2008 There will be empty seats at the UEFA Champions League final in Moscow after both clubs failed to sell their allocations, according to a report in The Times. Even Manchester United - with their claim to be the world's best supported club - still had...

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Moscow Diary: Football fever

bbc.co.uk 20-May-2008

British fans in Moscow for the Champions League final may have less difficulty getting a taxi than most Muscovites and can probably find a (smart-looking) policeman any time they need one, the BBC's James Rodgers reports. DRESSING UP TO LOOK THEIR BEST The Moscow police have been ordered to wear...

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