Disabled fans of Arsenal and Chelsea snub Azerbaijan’s Europa League final

• Cost and logistics of Baku trip putting off supporters
• Access issues exacerbate problems for wheelchair users

Disabled supporters have turned their backs on the Europa League final, joining a wave of dissent over Uefa’s decision to hold the showpiece event in Azerbaijan.

Arsenal and Chelsea have each sold only a single pair of tickets offering access to a disabled supporter and their assistant for Wednesday’s match in Baku’s Olympic Stadium. Arsenal have sold six pairs of easy access tickets for disabled supporters who do not require a wheelchair and Chelsea four pairs.

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