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Football fans who do not have tickets for the UEFA Cup Final match next week in Manchester will be able to watch the game on big screens around the city. Football fans who do not have tickets for the Uefa Cup final next week in Manchester will be able to watch the game on big screens around the city.
Up to 100,000 supporters are expected in the city for the Glasgow Rangers v Zenit St Petersburg match at the City of Manchester stadium on 14 May.Up to 100,000 supporters are expected in the city for the Glasgow Rangers v Zenit St Petersburg match at the City of Manchester stadium on 14 May.
However, the stadium only holds 47,000 spectators.However, the stadium only holds 47,000 spectators.
Screens will be sited in Piccadilly Gardens and Albert Square. There will be no screens at or near the stadium.Screens will be sited in Piccadilly Gardens and Albert Square. There will be no screens at or near the stadium.
Uefa has allocated 13,000 tickets to Russian fans and a similar number to Rangers, although tens of thousands are still expected to make the trip from Glasgow.Uefa has allocated 13,000 tickets to Russian fans and a similar number to Rangers, although tens of thousands are still expected to make the trip from Glasgow.
Manchester City Council's spokesman on the city centre, Councillor Pat Karney, said: "In the light of Rangers qualifying for the final and the massive reported demand from fans for bigger and better provision, we've arranged for big outdoor screens for fans to watch the match."Manchester City Council's spokesman on the city centre, Councillor Pat Karney, said: "In the light of Rangers qualifying for the final and the massive reported demand from fans for bigger and better provision, we've arranged for big outdoor screens for fans to watch the match."
Entertainment, food and drink is also being made available in dedicated fan zones for supporters in locations including Albert Square and Piccadilly Gardens.Entertainment, food and drink is also being made available in dedicated fan zones for supporters in locations including Albert Square and Piccadilly Gardens.
As well as the fan zones, there will be a series of three-a-side football tournaments in Castlefield and shuttle buses from the city centre to the stadium.As well as the fan zones, there will be a series of three-a-side football tournaments in Castlefield and shuttle buses from the city centre to the stadium.
"I'm confident that Manchester will give a very warm welcome to fans from Rangers and from Zenit and that all fans will have a fabulous day," added councillor Karney."I'm confident that Manchester will give a very warm welcome to fans from Rangers and from Zenit and that all fans will have a fabulous day," added councillor Karney.