“May I urge the council to begin preparations for the final to be publicly screened in a suitable and accessible location,” Yip said.<\/p>\n
“This would represent a historic moment not only for the football club but for Birmingham itself.”<\/p>\n
The match will be Aston Villa’s first European final since they won the European Cup in 1982 by beating Bayern Munich 1-0 in Rotterdam.<\/p>\n
Thousands of supporters are expected to travel to Istanbul for the final, with huge demand for flights and accommodation in the city after the club secured their place.<\/p>\n
Yip added holding an event would “bring together residents from every background in a safe environment” and reinforce Birmingham’s reputation as a city “capable of hosting and managing major public events”.<\/p>\n
He added: “Villa’s famous 1982 European Cup triumph remains one of the proudest moments in the city’s sporting history and another European final would place Birmingham firmly back in the international spotlight.<\/p>\n
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