George Russell attends Champions League final before giving 'BEST team' verdict

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Russell attends Champions League final before giving 'BEST team' verdict

George Russell was suited and booted for the clash between Man City and Inter Milan

Dan Ripley Global Editor

Professional F1 journalist and analyst

Saturday 10 June 2023 20:27

George Russell has had his eye on the ball recently after claiming his first podium of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix.

The Mercedes star took a superb third place at the Circuit de Catalunya making it a double podium for the team as Lewis Hamilton claimed second while Max Verstappen took victory for Red Bull.

Yet the British racer has ditched the race track for the weekend, taking an unfamiliar role as a spectator at a major event after attending the Champions League final.

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Russell took to Twitter to announce his arrival at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul where Manchester City will be taking on Italian side Inter Milan.

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The 25-year-old was pictured with his father and brother, suited and booted ready for the biggest game in European club football

Such a pleasure attending the @ChampionsLeague Final with my Dad and brother. Good luck @ManCity and @Inter, let the best team win!! ⚽ pic.twitter.com/28CyJGsnmz
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) June 10, 2023