Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Ataturk disappointing
Interesting note from the Guardian:
Fears that the Ataturk Olympic Stadium would prove unfit to stage a Champions League final appeared justified last night as the approach of the biggest game in European club football exposed the failings of the white elephant facility.
Built as part of Turkey's vain efforts to stage a convincing Olympic bid, the lack of adequate infrastructure and basic preparations left Uefa officials sweating as kick-off approached and privately embarrassed at the choice of venue, made two years ago by its executive board.
