UEFA says it has “no specific worries” about theChampions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea in Moscow on 21st May.
United and Chelsea chief executives David Gill and Peter Kenyon are due to meet Uefa officials in Moscow on Thursday to discuss preparations for the final.
Uefa director of communications William Gaillard told Sky Sports News: “We have no specific worries or problems.
“I think both clubs have developed a tradition of travelling abroad and both clubs are very well organised.
“We have never had any problems with either of those clubs’ fans. We are looking forward to welcoming them in Moscow and sure they will put on a great show.”
Each club has an allocation of 21,000 tickets for the final and Gaillard advised supporters not to buy tickets through unofficial sources.
“I would very much discourage them,” he added. “There is no guarantee that the ticket they get is a bona fide ticket. Also every ticket has a number and every number identifies a person.”
Manchester United chief David Gill could have sold over 100,000 tickets for the game.
“We have actually allocated the tickets broadly in accordance with Uefa instructions prior to knowing whether we would be there,” he told MUTV.
“Our allocation is just over 21,000 tickets and with season ticket holders, box holders and other internal usage, it is a difficult process.
“We could sell well over 100,000 tickets for this final, so there will be a lot of disappointed people.”
The matter of visas will be discussed when Gill meets Uefa officials.
“The visa issue has been there for a while,” said Gill.
“We had discussions with Uefa and the local organising committee along with the other semi-finalists.
“If you are on an organised trip, your ticket will be your visa.
“The actual specifics and fine details will be addressed in the next day or so and then we will communicate with the fans.
“Everyone in Uefa from (president) Michel Platini to the local organising committee recognise in order for it to be a showcase, which it clearly will be, you have to ease entry into the country while not totally doing away with what the Russian authorities require.”
