Uefa to allow away fans at European club competition fixtures from next week

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As things stand, Champions League winners Chelsea won't be able to host fans at their Malmo game.

Uefa lifted the ban on away fans attending European clubs matches starting next week.

Fans will have the opportunity to watch away games from the Europa League, Champions League, and Europa Conference League.

Attendance is subject to restrictions by the host country's coronavirus governments.

This change will impact English and Scottish clubs that are preparing to play away in European competition group stage stages. These games begin next week.

Uefa stated in a statement that "considering the various rules and regulations across the Uefa member associations territories, it was decided not to make any decision regarding spectators." External-link

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, away fans were not allowed to attend European competition. Only a few were allowed to the Champions League and Europa League finals.

Away fans have been banned from qualifying rounds for the European competition this season.

Local restrictions vary greatly. Sweden, where Chelsea will be playing Malmo on the 2nd of November, forbids any non-essential travel from Britain, and the Netherlands where Vitesse Arnhem hosts Spurs on the 21st of October.

Liverpool fans who are travelling to Portugal to watch the match against Porto will need to present proof of vaccination or a PCR test.

France: Manchester City will face Paris St-Germain in the same evening. The UK bans non-essential travel for those who aren't fully vaccinated. It also requires that fully vaccinated travelers complete an external-link form stating their'sworn statements'.

Spain is where Celtic will play Real Betis in Europa League 16 September. All UK citizens must present a pre-travel statement form, a negative Covid test, or proof of vaccination.

Travellers returning from countries on the amber-list are subject to restrictions by the UK government.

Uefa also stated in an external-link statement that players who have had their Covid-19 treatment completed or are recovering from it will not need to be tested to participate in competitions.

Players may need to be tested in order to enter certain countries for matches, depending on the restrictions placed by governments.