Sadiq Khan, who started the celebrations ahead of the game, declared that Real Madrid would win the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday. The mayor made this prediction after London & Partners, City Hall’s business growth agency, estimated that hosting the final will generate £53 million in economic benefits for the capital, with the possibility for much greater benefits due to any high-rolling football tourists.
Speaking at the opening of the UEFA Champions Festival, which takes place over the next three days throughout London, the mayor expressed his hope that the match at Wembley Stadium will end differently than the men’s Euro final in 2021, when 2,000 people invaded the venue without tickets.
I think there will be a lot of goals, so I’m excited for a fantastic game. Real Madrid is European royalty, so I think they will win,” Mr. Khan declared on Thursday in Trafalgar Square. “A fantastic sporting event is what I desire. I fear that, considering what transpired later, the men’s Euro final was not a great show for our city. The women’s final helped to somewhat restore the reputation.
However, more than 450 million individuals from more than 200 nations are watching this event globally. In addition to solidifying our status as the world’s center of sports, I hope it demonstrates to the rest of the world that we are capable of excelling in any sport—baseball, American football, tennis, boxing, athletics, etc.
Following the trophy’s official arrival in London on stage at Trafalgar Square, the mayor was spotted entertaining some kids with a football dribble demonstration.
“Fans of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and other teams can come along, see events taking place, and participate in events,” Mr. Khan stated.
“There are five different fan zones across London.” “What’s really fantastic for London is that it not only validates our status as the world’s sports capital, but it also brings in over £50 million for our economy.” Consider the hotels, eateries, theaters, and other establishments; our city is seeing a true boom.
He went on to say that he was “looking forward to some of the footballing legends coming to London” on Saturday night, referring to “some of the greatest footballers, that is, that have ever played and watched football inside the stadium.”
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Hackney’s Rudimental will make their stage debut on Friday night in Trafalgar Square. The act will be propelled by the movement of dancing fans on a “kinetic dancefloor.” Faithless will play a DJ set to round off the evening.
On Thursday and Friday, Regent Street between Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus will be pedestrianized to allow for penalty shootout challenges and other events. Legends of the Champions League from all over the world will be at Somerset House displaying their skills in a five-a-side competition.
Visitors will be greeted by a massive inflatable Uefa Champions League trophy in Potters Fields Park near Tower Bridge, while interactive installations and events will be taking place all along the South Bank.