ISTANBUL — There were scenes akin to a post-apocalyptic Hollywood blockbuster as fans were forced to walk along the roadside past miles of cars at a standstill to reach the Ataturk Olympic Stadium as travel to the 2023 Champions League final descended into chaos. The Istanbul roads were so gridlocked from the city centre to the stadium, on the outskirts, that journeys took several hours. Some fans reported being dropped off a long distance from the stadium by the official shuttles. Taxis from the city centre that would usually cost under £10 were demanding up to £130 to take people to the stadium. Uefa had told fans to get to the stadium four hours before kick-off but many ignored the advice, preferring to continue drinking at the city centre fan parks and city bars before setting off.

Source: Metro June 11, 2023 01:11 UTC