year, while swansea are looking to return to the premier league after three years away. adam wild has this report. they call it the richest game in football, for the winners, it's worth much more than that. swansea and city fancier waving their team off to wimbley, the value of a place at domestic football's top table goes way beyond the price tag. swansea has been to wimbley on one before, victory in the playoff final a decade ago was for all involved a transformative moment. a change the course of my life commits a life—changing game. it was described then as £1 million game, but, it was more than that for us all. the season comes to an inevitable conclusion— the season comes to an inevitable conclusion for swansea city. the

heartbreak _ conclusion for swansea city. the heartbreak of _ conclusion for swansea city. tie: heartbreak of relegation conclusion for swansea city. tte: heartbreak of relegation followed a seven season stay in the premier league, now, the chance to return. it would mean everything, wouldn't a? so, we know without talking about it too much we can show our supporters, you know, we know exactly what it means, this can, and it's our biggest motivation. fist it's our biggest motivation. at brentford, meanwhile, this is all new, a home built for the future, ready for success, the big occasions, the biggest guests, now, a game away. we all know that if we win, you know. — we all know that if we win, you know, everyone knows the headlines of the _ know, everyone knows the headlines of the newspapers, and we also know the headlines of newspapers if we lose all— the headlines of newspapers if we lose all stubble things can happen. so we _ lose all stubble things can happen. so we need to go in with that open—minded, but of course believe and think_ open—minded, but of course believe and think we can do and when. a win would see it — and think we can do and when. a win would see it entered _ and think we can do and when. a win would see it entered into _ and think we can do and when. a win would see it entered into the - would see it entered into the premier league for the very first time. they were beaten finalists last year, in fact, they failed in their last nine playoff efforts. what a time to change that. wimbley

can be cruel, but can also bring those unimaginable riches, that famous arch, the gateway to the biggest stage. adam wild, bbc news. now to the latest development concerning the olympics in tokyo later this summer, as the the japanese government is preparing to extend the state of emergency in the capital until the 20th ofjune. for more on this, here's our sports correspondent alex capstick. while the state of emergency which has been running in tokyo and eight other pictures was due to end on monday, but the prime minister has said, because they have not got on top of this current wave, this fourth wave of infections injapan, they need to extend that by another three weeks, so it will go on until the 20th ofjune, that's just over a month before the opening ceremony of the olympics, lots of people in japan, as we know from our against the games going ahead, especially because of this state of emergency, so the cause for cancellation are

bound to intensify, notjust from the general population, but also from doctors and from high—profile business leaders, but the local organising committee and the international lipid committee are adamant, they are determined that they can put on these games. these games can go ahead, and they will be safe and secure. alex, there was also an update on some nations that are struggling at the moment with the indian variant of koba 19. well. the indian variant of koba 19. well, there is clearly _ the indian variant of koba 19. well, there is clearly concern _ the indian variant of koba 19. well, there is clearly concern amongst i the indian variant of koba 19. th there is clearly concern amongst the local organisers of the variance of the virus escaping into the general population injapan, and especially this indian variant, so they have been talking to national limpet committees in south asian countries like india and pakistan. six of them in all, and those countries have given them written pledges that all of their athletes going to japan well have been vaccinated. they have beenin well have been vaccinated. they have been in conversations with the international lipid committee as well. they will face stricter border controls when they arrive in japan when they arrived at the airports in

tokyo. and the head of the local organisation committee, the president of tokyo 2020 said earlier today in her weekly press briefing that this is another example of how they are going to keep people safe, people injapan see they are going to keep people safe, people in japan see from they are going to keep people safe, people injapan see from the pandemic looking at these different variants and taking action when they need to. well one person who has been asked a lot about the olympics recently is japan's naomi osaka, but it's unlikley we'll get her thoughts on it over the next couple of weeks — as she has said she won't be giving any news conferences during the french open because she wants to protect her mental health. it's a topic that has been debated widely over the last daty or so — and we can speak now to former wimbledon champion and french tennis player marion bartoli — who joins us on sportsday. as a former player, who has gone through those press conferences, do you agree with naomi's stance? you have gone through all those press conferences, do you agree with naomi's stance on this?—

naomi's stance on this? where she wants to go — naomi's stance on this? where she wants to go and. — naomi's stance on this? where she wants to go and, you _ naomi's stance on this? where she wants to go and, you know, - naomi's stance on this? where she wants to go and, you know, naomi| naomi's stance on this? where she - wants to go and, you know, naomi has often expressed to the fact that for her, it has been difficult to deal with all the expectations and media and everyone always following her all around the world constantly, and she always states that sometimes she not in a great place mentally, and i think probably having some tough losses on play in the build—up maybe has been affecting her, especially, you know, the questions in the press conference afterwards, that said, you know, it is part of the job of a player to go and face those tough questions, to explain the reason why you lost that match, and sometimes, it's not fun, for sure, but it is part of yourjob, and as rough a on the doll said, just because you don't have as much exposure, that

you would normally get with the press behind you, good press or bad press. so i sort of see where she wants to go, but at the end of the day, you know, you have to accept criticism for me have to be able to face it. ijust think criticism for me have to be able to face it. i just think she took a radical decision that is may be a bit too radical. fin radical decision that is may be a bit too radical.— radical decision that is may be a bit too radical. on that, then we know that _ bit too radical. on that, then we know that the _ bit too radical. on that, then we know that the wta _ bit too radical. on that, then we know that the wta have - bit too radical. on that, then we know that the wta have come i bit too radical. on that, then we i know that the wta have come out bit too radical. on that, then we - know that the wta have come out in the french open organisers have come out, you know, saying that they don't agree with that. do you think may be other players could look at doing something like this now? well. doing something like this now? well, i doubt it, because _ doing something like this now? well, i doubt it, because a _ doing something like this now? well, i doubt it, because a lot _ doing something like this now? well, i doubt it, because a lot of— i doubt it, because a lot of players, like maybe serena williams are all the players have their own sort of way of thinking, and i don't think they need to have someone doing the first step before they take a decision. i don't think they are followers come i think they are leaders, and therefore, i think they would feel they had to step down on

press conference, they would do so on their own decision, not without having an example before doing it themselves. so i think it's a very personal decision, but i think naomi is shown in the past, and even set in the pastor self that's, you know, sometimes mental issues from you or justin about placement it's difficult for her to go in public, it's difficultjust for her to expose herself when she feels like that, and maybe that feeling isjust aggravated when she is losing matches, and she is able to deal with it to a certain degree, but maybe she feels like right now it is just too much, but i don't think she will be an example or be setting an example for other players to follow. 0k, ok, thank you so much for your time, really appreciate you coming on sportsday to talk to us. let's take a quick look at some other stories making the news. wales manager ryan giggs will go on trial injanuary accused of headbutting his ex—girlfriend and controlling her. the former manchester united player is accused of assaulting kate greville last november and also of co—ercive behaviour.

he previously issued a statement saying he "looks forward to clearing his name". celtic�*s search for a manager has so far been unsuccessful after eddie howe turned down the position. the former bournemouth boss was the glasgow club's preferred candidate but has decided against the move. however, celtic are still hopeful of appointing neil lennon's successor in the coming days. britain's simon yates broke clear to win his first stage of this year's giro d'italia, but he remains third overall. that's because egan bernal managed to take third to retain the leader's pinkjersey. yates is almost three minutes behind the colombian. the race finishes in milan on sunday. that's it from me here in salford — so it's back to olly foster in porto. sarah, many thanks indeed. ijust

heard some chanting chelsea fans over there echoing down one of the side streets leading into this main square. they actually handed back 800 allocation matches from a manchester city taking their sob. we understand that many more are going to travel without tickets. i've certainly been speaking to a few of the fans today who haven't got a ticket and are looking for one for love or money. and there are a few totes around. much bigger than it was of the rubber league final couple of nights ago. we are not going to get that in which double because it didn't go manchester united's way against villareal in gdansk, but here we are going to have an english champion once again, and that's all english final. let's hear from some of those fans who have made it with a day to spare. one of the most exciting days of my life. one of the most exciting days of my life the _ one of the most exciting days of my life the sun — one of the most exciting days of my life. the sun is out, the champions league _ life. the sun is out, the champions league final — life. the sun is out, the champions league final for the first time in my life. — league final for the first time in my life, last time city was in the european — my life, last time city was in the european cup final my dad was four years— european cup final my dad was four years old~ — european cup final my dad was four years old~ is— european cup final my dad was four

ears old. , ., , ., , ., , years old. is on believable, really committing _ years old. is on believable, really committing somewhere _ years old. is on believable, really committing somewhere that - years old. is on believable, really committing somewhere that is i years old. is on believable, really committing somewhere that is in| committing somewhere that is in london — committing somewhere that is in london we _ committing somewhere that is in london. i've been— committing somewhere that is in london. i've been stuck- committing somewhere that is in london. i've been stuck at - committing somewhere that is in london. i've been stuck at home| committing somewhere that is in. london. i've been stuck at home for the last— london. i've been stuck at home for the last seven — london. i've been stuck at home for the last seven months _ london. i've been stuck at home for the last seven months with - london. i've been stuck at home for the last seven months with the - the last seven months with the rules, — the last seven months with the rules, and _ the last seven months with the rules, and to _ the last seven months with the rules, and to be _ the last seven months with the rules, and to be here - the last seven months with the rules, and to be here in- the last seven months with the rules, and to be here in sunnyl rules, and to be here in sunny portugal, _ rules, and to be here in sunny portugal, beautiful— rules, and to be here in sunny portugal, beautiful porto - rules, and to be here in sunny portugal, beautiful porto andl rules, and to be here in sunny- portugal, beautiful porto and going to the _ portugal, beautiful porto and going to the game — portugal, beautiful porto and going to the game tomorrow— portugal, beautiful porto and going to the game tomorrow is _ portugal, beautiful porto and going to the game tomorrow is really- portugal, beautiful porto and going to the game tomorrow is really the| to the game tomorrow is really the stuff of— to the game tomorrow is really the stuff of dreams. _ stuff of dreams. when _ stuff of dreams. when chelsea . stuff of dreams. - when chelsea playing a stuff of dreams. _ when chelsea playing a game like this, i have got to get on a plane and come. it is wonderful because the city fans, we are drinking with city fans. we have no history with each other, we love them postop it's been really nice so far. the biggest maintenance clubs history. — the biggest maintenance clubs history, so we have just got to enjoy— history, so we have just got to enjoy the _ history, so we have just got to enjoy the moment and enjoy the sun and enjoy— enjoy the moment and enjoy the sun and enjoy the beer. are enjoy the moment and en'oy the sun and enjoy the beenh and en'oy the beer. are a senior sorts and enjoy the beer. are a senior sports news _ and enjoy the beer. are a senior sports news reporter _ and enjoy the beer. are a senior sports news reporter laura - and enjoy the beer. are a senior| sports news reporter laura scott and enjoy the beer. are a senior i sports news reporter laura scott is with me. they are enjoying themselves, it feels like a release, those with a lucky ticket. there was a very brief flashpoint, wasn't there, last night and it was over in like 60 seconds, but it didn't look too good. no commander was playing big on social media and on the local television stations. i think there was a concern that with all the fans coming in here and the sun shining that there could be some trouble. i

spoke to police before that incident and they said they were very aware there could be trouble here. we are noting an increase of police presence here tonight as a result. it's important to note that the local police dismissed those incidents last night as minor and they told me that they are not aware of any arrests having been made, but as i said, there are more police here tonight because more fans have come into the city today. the sun is still shining, and the final is ever closer. i think speaking to some residents here in porto, they are nervous about travel from the english fans, given that there are some and he coming in and for many, this is such a novelty. taste some and he coming in and for many, this is such a novelty.— this is such a novelty. we have all have these _ this is such a novelty. we have all have these conversations - this is such a novelty. we have all have these conversations with i this is such a novelty. we have all have these conversations with the residents. they are so happy that portugal is on the green list so the fans coming in here and tourists coming in here, attest to get in and attest, you know, once you get home. i still have got to jump through a few covid hoops, but they don't like the fact that 16 and to have thousands are coming a lot once to

the city. i think that's the thing. many are happy that the borders are open, and if you speak to bar owners and restaurant owners here and people who are involved in tourism, many of them are welcoming the influx of fans. i think it's perhaps the residence here a bit more nervous about the fact that the pandemic isn't over and there are still restrictions in place in porto and portugal, including the wearing of masks in the street. now come about something that over in england we are not used to any more. i think some disappointment about fans not wearing masks in the streets and a bit of an awareness of perhaps a spike in cases.— bit of an awareness of perhaps a spike in cases. laura scott, many thanks indeed. _ spike in cases. laura scott, many thanks indeed. laura _ spike in cases. laura scott, many thanks indeed. laura will- spike in cases. laura scott, many thanks indeed. laura will be i spike in cases. laura scott, many. thanks indeed. laura will be across the city for the next 2a hours and beyond as we keep you across the story. the story of two english sites, manchester city conquering domestically their first crack at a european cup, chelsea have won it before. we are going to have any question. let'sjust before. we are going to have any question. let's just leave you with the stadium where it's all going to happen. the stadium of dragons,

manchester city against chelsea, you will be able to follow it across bbc 55 commentary of course, and an eight o'clock kick—off on saturday nights. the climax to what has been in the —— an incredibly difficult season for all football fans, but it will be chelsea or manchester city crowning their season with the champions league. well, better weather is on the way, and i know today, optimism may have waned a little bit because we have had a lot of cloud and some rain around in places as well, but i promise you, certainly by sunday, the weather will be a lot better across the uk, the weather says ——

the weather man says, promises. here are the forecast of the early hours of the morning, still a lot of cloud across the uk, and that is how it is going to start saturday morning pretty overcast, particularly across western areas. it's an old weather fronts, sort of fizzling away, the sun is working on it, and eventually to my think the second half of the afternoon, there will be some very decent weather around him although, not completely dry. there may be or two showers developing in northern and eastern areas, but 20 degrees in glasgow, 21 degrees expected in london. and after that, sunday, beautiful day across the the low 20s, and it is going to improve into monday and tuesday.

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