Soccer-Global talent will decide 'all-English' Champions League final


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 8, 2021 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola Pool via REUTERS/Martin Rickett

PORTO, Portugal (Reuters) - After a season in which Europe's traditional powerhouses stumbled, Saturday's Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea is a showcase for the contemporary dominance of England's Premier League.

Neither club can boast a rich pedigree at this level -- City are making their debut on this stage while Chelsea will be featuring in their third Champions League final, having won the competition in 2012.

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