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Man U win Champions League final Result brings joy to Manchester
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Manchester United have won the Champions League after beating Chelsea 6-5 in a penalty shoot-out in Moscow. Manchester United fans around the world are celebrating after their team beat Chelsea in the Champions' League final.
About 40,000 British supporters were at the Luzhniki Stadium to watch the first all-English final in the tournament's history. Around 40,000 English supporters were at the Luzhniki Stadium to watch United win 6-5 in a penalty shoot-out.
Many had gathered in the city's famous Red Square during the day. The match ended around 0130 local time and fans were left drenched by heavy rain which started during the game.
UK police travelled to Moscow to assist their local counterparts and prevent any trouble after the game, which had ended 1-1 after extra-time. British police travelled to Moscow to assist their local counterparts and prevent any trouble after the game, which ended 1-1 after extra time.
Police spokesman Yevgeny Gildeyev said more than 6,000 police had formed three giant security cordons around the stadium. There have been no reports of trouble either inside or outside the stadium although there were a few minor scuffles in the city earlier in the day.
The only apparent trouble so far came a few hours before the game, when a dozen young Russians reportedly threw glass bottles at Chelsea fans who were drinking outside a popular bar. Chelsea fan Peter Slade, 56, a printer from Surbiton, Surrey, said: "I am just stunned.
'Bit late' FINAL FACTS Some 700 buses transported fans from airports to supporter "camps"More than 6,000 police and military formed cordons around the stadiumPolice will not tolerate drinking or smoking in Red Square class="" href="/sport1/hi/football/europe/7410307.stm">Live - Champions League final class="" href="/1/hi/uk/7412062.stm">So far, so peaceful in Moscow class="" href="/1/hi/england/sussex/7412711.stm">Fans stranded by cancelled flight
Ahead of the game, fans took in the sights of Red Square and queued to view the Champions League trophy which was on display. "We hit the woodwork twice, and I thought we were going to win the penalty shoot-out."
BBC Moscow correspondent James Rodgers said the UK fans had been joined by Russian supporters keen to meet their British counterparts. Another Chelsea fan, Mick Saward, 52, a taxi driver from St Albans, Hertfordshire, said he felt his team "gave their best".
He said the match was "a huge event for Moscow", adding: "It's clear that to Russia this match is not just a game. It's a chance to prove itself as a venue for international sporting events." He also singled out John Terry for sympathy, referring to the fact the Chelsea captain slipped while taking his penalty, causing him to miss.
Some fans complained about difficulties getting around the city, with delays caused by traffic congestion and long queues to check in to hotels - despite efforts by the Russian authorities to ease their way, with special buses and bus lanes to ensure fans do not get caught in rush hour jams. FINAL FACTS Some 700 buses transported fans from airports to supporter "camps"More than 6,000 police and military formed cordons around the stadiumPolice will not tolerate drinking or smoking in Red Square class="" href="/sport1/hi/football/europe/7410307.stm">Live - Champions League final class="" href="/1/hi/uk/7412062.stm">So far, so peaceful in Moscow class="" href="/1/hi/england/sussex/7412711.stm">Fans stranded by cancelled flight The only trouble came a few hours before the game, when a dozen young Russians threw glass bottles at Chelsea fans who were drinking outside a popular bar.
United supporter Jim Wilson, 43, from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, complained that Moscow authorities had not done enough to help travelling fans. One fan speaks of his Gatwick nightmare
He added: "Nobody speaks English and there were no signs in English, on the underground or anywhere else." Some fans complained about difficulties getting around the city, with delays caused by traffic congestion and long queues to check in to hotels - despite efforts by the Russian authorities to ease their way, with special buses and bus lanes to ensure fans do not get caught in rush hour jams.
Chelsea fan Gary Millis, 49, from Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, said he was also finding it difficult to make his way around the city.
"I think they've left everything a bit late, in terms of their planning - they've known for ages that the match would be played here," he said.
While thousands of fans flew to Moscow on charter flights from the UK, others made the journey via other cities such as Helsinki, to cut flight costs.While thousands of fans flew to Moscow on charter flights from the UK, others made the journey via other cities such as Helsinki, to cut flight costs.
But one charter flight from Gatwick Airport to Moscow was cancelled on Wednesday because of a technical problem with the aircraft, leaving 224 Chelsea fans unable to travel to the match.But one charter flight from Gatwick Airport to Moscow was cancelled on Wednesday because of a technical problem with the aircraft, leaving 224 Chelsea fans unable to travel to the match.
One fan speaks of his Gatwick nightmare
Manchester United are bidding to become European champions for the third time, while it is Chelsea's first appearance in the final.
Eighteen specialist UK police officers - two from the national football policing unit and eight each from the Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) - are in Moscow.Eighteen specialist UK police officers - two from the national football policing unit and eight each from the Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) - are in Moscow.
Their role is to act as "spotters" to try to prevent any English fans causing trouble or engaging in anti-social behaviour.Their role is to act as "spotters" to try to prevent any English fans causing trouble or engaging in anti-social behaviour.
Fans have described the policing so far as "relaxed". Fans waved flags and banners as their teams walked out onto the pitch
Speaking from Moscow, Chief Superintendent Janette McCormick said: "Although GMP officers have no powers of arrest abroad and ultimate responsibility for policing the game lies with the Russian authorities, we have been gathering intelligence on potential and known troublemakers, and GMP officers will be in Moscow in an advisory role."
She urged supporters to follow the advice being given - do not travel without a legitimately-purchased ticket, use the official transport provided to the stadium and be mindful of personal safety.
The Met said a number of officers with specialist knowledge of Chelsea followers who posed a risk would be acting in support of local police.
Stand-by
Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said: "We know who the main troublemakers are and if any try to travel to Russia they will be arrested and dealt with by the full weight of the law." Fans have been taking in the sights of Moscow
Fans were not allowed to travel to the game from British airports unless they had a match ticket, their passport and a flight ticket.Fans were not allowed to travel to the game from British airports unless they had a match ticket, their passport and a flight ticket.
The Russian authorities had laid on a fleet of 700 buses to transport fans directly from airports to supporter "camps", then on to the stadium for the game.The Russian authorities had laid on a fleet of 700 buses to transport fans directly from airports to supporter "camps", then on to the stadium for the game.
There were no big screens erected to enable those who did make it to Moscow without tickets to view the match.There were no big screens erected to enable those who did make it to Moscow without tickets to view the match.
Alcohol consumption is banned in all public areas in Moscow and supporters face arrest if they drink in the street.
Alcohol consumption was banned in all public areas in Moscow and supporters faced arrest if they drank in the street.
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