UEFA: No Plans to Move Champions League Final from Istanbul

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) confirmed in a statement today, Friday, that the 2023 Champions League final will take place in Istanbul, denying rumors of moving the match due to political unrest. It stated that "UEFA wishes to clarify the situation regarding the Champions League final 2023, and that the final match will be played in Istanbul, as scheduled on June 10." Earlier today, media speculated that the final match could be moved to "Lisbon" due to the political situation following the presidential elections on May 14.