Germany, Portugal contenders to host Champions League final as Istanbul to lose out

Germany and Portugal are contenders to host the delayed Champions League final which is due to be moved from Istanbul, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

A June 17 meeting of UEFA’s executive committee will decide the new location for the August final with that country also set to stage the quarterfinals and semifinals, the person said.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details of the planning for the competition that was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.