Money Matters

The Champions League final: Priceless?

May 27, 2009
By Phil Holland
In spite of the global recession, more than 50,000 paying Barcelona and Manchester United fans have descend on Rome for the Champions League final.

It seems that when it comes to following your club no expense is too much, particularly when the prize on offer is the chance to say "I was there" on one of biggest nights in world sport and share in the anticipation and, hopefully, the glory.

With UEFA reducing the Stadio Olimpico's 72,689-seat capacity to 67,000 for the final, ...

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Founded: 1878
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