Welcome to Belfast for the 2021 UEFA Super Cup Dear Football

Welcome to Belfast for the 2021 UEFA Super Cup

Dear Football Fan,

We are delighted to welcome you to the 2021 UEFA Super Cup match at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast.

The city of Belfast is looking forward to greeting the respective winners of last season’s UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League titles, Chelsea and Villarreal.

Both clubs emerged victorious after tough campaigns, and they will be looking to add the Super Cup to this year’s honours at the home of Linfield FC and the Northern Ireland national team, a venue that has played host to numerous memorable domestic and international matches over the years.

The UEFA Super Cup match is an important European football occasion because it heralds the start of a new season of UEFA club competitions.

It also gives national associations across Europe the chance to stage a showpiece event on the calendar. This year Northern Ireland will have the opportunity to play host to two teams of the highest calibre.

We can all anticipate an exciting and entertaining match to take us into the 2021-22 campaign.

Enjoy the action!

Aleksander Čeferin Welcome to Belfast for the 2021 UEFA Super Cup

Dear Football Fan,

We are delighted to welcome you to the 2021 UEFA Super Cup match at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast.

The city of Belfast is looking forward to greeting the respective winners of last season’s UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League titles, Chelsea and Villarreal.

The UEFA Super Cup match is an important European football occasion because it heralds the start of a new season of UEFA club competitions.

We can all anticipate an exciting and entertaining match to take us into the 2021-22 campaign.

Enjoy the action!

Aleksander Čeferin

UEFA President Welcome message from the Irish FA President

On behalf of the Irish Football Association it gives me great pleasure to welcome the players, officials and supporters of Chelsea FC and Villarreal CF to the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast for UEFA Super Cup 2021.

As an association we are proud to host this year’s edition of the major European football showpiece which sees the winners of the UEFA Champions League take on the UEFA Europa League Champions.

Northern Ireland as a whole is looking forward to this encounter between two high- calibre European club teams.

Football is of huge importance in our country. In the true spirit of ‘Equal Game’, it brings a diverse range of people and communities together like no other sport, so it is great that we can host such an occasion. High profile European club games like this are normally the preserve of much bigger nations.

I would like to thank UEFA for bringing the match to Belfast. Hosting this fixture confirms that, like us, UEFA believes the National Football Stadium is a compact world class venue capable of staging high profile international and club matches. It is a huge honour!

I should also like to thank the dedicated staff in both UEFA and the Irish FA for their hard work in helping to make this a special occasion for everyone.

This game is taking place at the ground which is home to the Northern Ireland national team and Linfield FC. Games were first played on this site in 1905. The venue has undergone several improvements since then and in 2016 a major redevelopment was completed. The £38m investment, supported by government, has transformed the venue into a top- class arena.

It has been the stage for many unforgettable matches and moments down the years. This evening’s encounter between our visitors from England and Spain is guaranteed to join that illustrious list.

Enjoy the game!

Conrad Kirkwood

President Irish Football Association Enjoy your visit to buzzing Belfast!

Belfast is a city of buzzing culture and industrial prowess. Whether you are exploring the bars and restaurants of the Cathedral Quarter or visiting the birthplace of the world’s most famous ship, there is something for everyone in Northern Ireland’s dynamic capital city.

The first port of call for many is the stunning Titanic Belfast visitor experience. Voted the World’s Leading Visitor Attraction in 2017, this shimmering landmark dominates the city’s Titanic Quarter and has become a beacon for Northern Ireland.

Inside the building you will discover the story of the most famous ship in the world, the people who built her and the ship’s ill-fated journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

Fine architecture is everywhere in Belfast. The grounds of Queen’s University Belfast are well worth a visit and just outside the city you’ll find the iconic Belfast Castle. And it’s also a city full of parks and open spaces.

Belfast has become a food mecca and it’s impossible to walk around the city without being lured in by world class food and an array of excellent restaurants.

The Cathedral Quarter was once considered Belfast’s Fleet Street and was a centre for literature and newspapers. Today it’s full of Belfast’s young and hip and those in the know out for a night of craic and fine food. It’s an upbeat cultural and nightlife zone which offers an impressive selection of cool cafés, great pubs, trendy bars and an amazing restaurant scene.

And Belfast now boasts three Michelin-starred restaurants – OX, EIPIC and The Muddlers Club. Only the best of homegrown produce makes its way on to their menus.

For such a small and compact city, Belfast has an amazing array of activities and attractions for you to choose from. It is one of those cities where there is a story on every street.

The city centre is a great place to start when visiting Northern Ireland’s capital. It’s home to the impressive Belfast City Hall, the bustling St George’s Market and the main shopping district.

Start off in the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre (opposite City Hall) to pick up information, book tours and find out everything to make the most of your visit.

Further information is also available online at tourismni.com and visitbelfast.com. Getting to Belfast

Villarreal fans are travelling to/from this year’s UEFA Super Cup on charter flights, adhering to strict Covid protocols, however here’s a guide for Chelsea fans who will be travelling to the match from Britain:

BY AIR GEORGE BEST BELFAST CITY AIRPORT belfastcityairport.com +44 (0) 28 9093 9093 The airport is situated just three miles from Belfast city centre. The Airport Express 600 bus service runs from the airport terminal to the city centre. Please check the timetable for services. BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT belfastairport.com +44 (0) 28 9448 4848 Belfast International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive to/from the city via the M2 Motorway. The Airbus service 300 operates between the airport and Belfast city centre. Please check the timetable for services.

BY SEA Belfast is easily accessed by sea with crossings from both Scotland and England. Travel by state of the art superfast ferries from Scotland with journey times circa two hours. Ferry Reservations STENA LINE stenaline.co.uk 0844 770 7070 P&O poferries.com 01304 448 888 Getting around Belfast

Belfast is compact and bijou, so getting around the city is easy on foot, by bike or by taxi. However, if you want to wander a little further afield there’s a network of transport options which will get you to your desired destination.

BY BUS AND TRAIN Translink is Northern Ireland’s public transport provider. Metro and Glider bus services operate in the Belfast area, with Ulsterbus and Goldline bus services connecting the rest of Northern Ireland. Go to translink.co.uk for further information, including timetables for coaches to/from the airports. Translink also operates Northern Ireland Railways which connects Belfast to various cities and towns in Northern Ireland.

Tickets are available from the driver on the day of travel, from main bus and train stations or Glider ticket vending machines at halts and can also be purchased via the Translink app using Google Pay or Apple Pay.

Within Belfast the main train stations are Great Victoria Street Station and Lanyon Station (previously known as Belfast Central Station).

Passengers are reminded to use hand sanitisers at stations and cashless payments. Face coverings must also be worn onboard buses and trains and within stations.

To plan your journey or for more information visit www.translink.co.uk or call 028 90 66 66 30 and follow @Translink_NI for the latest travel updates #LetsGoSafelyTogether.

BY TAXI Taxi services operate from both Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport as well as ferry ports in Belfast (Stena Line) and Larne (P&0). fonaCAB and Value Cabs are the largest taxi firms operating in Belfast. fonaCAB fonacab.com +44 (0) 28 9033 3333 Value Cabs valuecabs.co.uk +44 (0) 28 9080 9080 CAR HIRE Auto Europe autoeurope.co.uk 0123 3225 114 Depots are located at Belfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport and at a number of downtown locations in Belfast. Enterprise Rent A Car enterprise.com 0800 800 227 Depots are located at Belfast International Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport and also at 157 Cromac Street and Boucher Crescent in the city. Rhino Car Hire (broker) rhinocarhire.com 0845 508 9845 Depots are located at Belfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast Titanic Quarter and Belfast city centre. Sixt Car Rental sixt.co.uk 0844 248 6620 Depots are located at Belfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport and Titanic Quarter.

BY BIKE Bikes are available for public hire, with more than 30 docking stations located across Belfast city centre. You can register as a casual user or annual subscriber from £5 and the first 30 minutes of each trip is free. To find out more visitwww.belfastbikes.co.uk .

BY FOOT Walking is a great option if you’re wanting to see the sights of Belfast city centre. Both Tourism NI and Visit Belfast have a range of brochures and downloads to help you plan your trip to Belfast. This includes city guides, food and drink guides and maps of Belfast and Northern Ireland. Use your preferred search engine to find tourismni. com or visitbelfast.com. UEFA Super Cup 2021 entry requirements for fans

We look forward to welcoming fans from Chelsea FC and Villarreal CF to the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast on Wednesday 11 August.

We want you to enjoy the game safely and responsibly so please read the following ahead of entry to fully enjoy what we are sure will be a memorable night for Belfast - and football in Northern Ireland. For fans from within the UK aged 11 and over, you must have available on request: 1. Proof of full vaccination by showing your Covid-19 Vaccination Card that was issued to you when you received your vaccinations; you must also show valid Photographic ID matching the name on your vaccination card. - other government issued proofs of full vaccination are also acceptable, provided you also produce valid Photo ID. - your proof of vaccination must reflect that you have had both doses and that your second dose was administered at least 14 days prior to the game.

2. If you cannot demonstrate that you have received both doses you will need to show proof of a negative COVID test as follows: - NHS lateral flow test taken no more than 48 hours prior to your arrival at the stadium; you report your result online at www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow- tests and have available your NHS email or text notification of your result. - Proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival at the stadium.

3. Alternatively, you can also gain entry by demonstrating proof of natural Covid antibodies based upon a positive PCR test within 180 days of the game (including 10 days self-isolation following the result). For fans from outside the UK aged 11 and over, you must have available on request: 1. Proof of full vaccination through an EU Digital Covid Certificate (EU DCC) for Europe or a CDC card for the USA. 2. Proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival at the stadium or lateral flow test taken no more than 48 hours prior to your arrival at the stadium. 3. Alternatively, you can also gain entry by demonstrating proof of natural Covid antibodies based upon a positive PCR test within 180 days of the game.

Under Belfast City Council bye-laws, on-street drinking (of alcohol) is prohibited in designated areas of the city and those caught drinking in the streets could potentially face a fine of up to £500.

The designated areas where on-street drinking (of alcohol) is prohibited feature appropriate signage. 11 August 2021 8pm UEFA Super Cup Final 2021 Information for all attendees.

Justice Act The Police Service of Northern Ireland will seek banning orders for (Northern Ireland) 2011 any individuals involved in football related disorder. In the event of a The Police Service of Northern Ireland conviction a Court will be able to and the Public Prosecution Service are make a banning order, prohibiting a committed to taking a robust stance person from attending Football towards tackling football-related Matches. The duration of the Football disorder and hooliganism. Banning Order will be determined by the Court and reflect the The legislation in Northern Ireland (the circumstances of the offending. Justice Act (NI) 2011) creates offences to promote good behaviour by fans of It is a Criminal Offence to fail to football, to ensure the match day comply with a Football Banning experience is a positive one for all Order. those attending. This includes: • Unauthorised pitch incursion The Police Service of Northern • Offensive chanting Ireland work closely alongside the United Kingdom Football Policing • Missile throwing Unit. The details of any nationals • Possession of flares or fireworks resident in the United Kingdom, • Possession of alcohol on hired identified as involved in disorder, will buses en route to regulated matches. also be shared with their relevant Law Enforcement Agency. These are in addition to other more conventional offences.

The legislation also introduces ‘Football Banning Orders’ for the purpose of helping to prevent violence and disorder at Association Football Matches. we care we listen we act Public Processions Notice shall be given not less than 28 days prior to the date on which the (Northern Ireland) fan walk will be held or, if that is not Act 1998 reasonably practical, as soon as it is practical to do so. A person proposing to organise a public procession, or ‘Fan Walk’, in The application form for organising a Northern Ireland shall give notice of ‘Fan Walk’ (11/1) can be found at that proposal either by, www.paradescommission.org

• Sending it to the Police Service of Any person who organises or takes Northern Ireland by permitted part in a public procession, or ‘Fan electronic means, or Walk’, where proper notice has not been satisﬁed shall be guilty of an • In person, by leaving it with a offence and be liable for prosecution. member of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, not below the rank of Sergeant, at the Police Station closest to the starting point of the procession.

Report online. Call 101. In an emergency call 999

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