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SOUL OF SPORT: KEVIN QUIGLEY captures ecstasy from players, fans and managers in Istanbul and Prague

SOUL OF SPORT: KEVIN QUIGLEY captures ecstasy from players, fans and managers in Istanbul and Prague


Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. In this episode of the series, KEVIN QUIGLEY was in Istanbul and Prague to capture European success for West Ham and Man City. The Hammers’ 2-1 victory over Fiorentina won them the Europa Conference League, their first trophy in 40 years and David Moyes’ first in over 1,000 games as a manager.

Pep Guardiola’s side also triumphed over Italian opposition on Saturday night as they beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final to complete a historic treble in Turkey.

West Ham fans took over Prague as they reached a European final for the first time since the Cup Winners Cup final in 1976

West Ham fans took over Prague as they reached a European final for the first time since the Cup Winners Cup final in 1976

West Ham supporters gather in huge numbers draped in football shirt and flags to prepare for the huge game in Prague

West Ham supporters gather in huge numbers draped in football shirt and flags to prepare for the huge game in Prague

Visiting Man City supporters soak up the atmosphere in Istanbul as they make their way around the city before kick-off

Visiting Man City supporters soak up the atmosphere in Istanbul as they make their way around the city before kick-off

Sightseeing was also on the agenda for some Sky Blues fans as they killed time before their epic clash against Inter Milan

Sightseeing was also on the agenda for some Sky Blues fans as they killed time before their epic clash against Inter Milan

A lone Manchester City flag hangs aloft in the side streets of Istanbul ahead of the Champions League final

A lone Manchester City flag hangs aloft in the side streets of Istanbul ahead of the Champions League final

City's victory made Manchester the only city in Europe to boast two Champions League winning clubs after Milan

City’s victory made Manchester the only city in Europe to boast two Champions League winning clubs after Milan

West ham fans enjoy pints of the local Czech lager Staropramen ahead of the Europa Conference League Final

West ham fans enjoy pints of the local Czech lager Staropramen ahead of the Europa Conference League Final 

Prague was decorated with claret and blue flags on a day that will be talked about for years amongst West Ham supporters

Prague was decorated with claret and blue flags on a day that will be talked about for years amongst West Ham supporters

Hammers Supporters enjoyed the warm weather and take advantage of Prague's famously cheap beer before kick off

Hammers Supporters enjoyed the warm weather and take advantage of Prague’s famously cheap beer before kick off

Locals carry out work on one of Prague's squares as West Ham fans take in the atmosphere on the other side of the barriers

Locals carry out work on one of Prague’s squares as West Ham fans take in the atmosphere on the other side of the barriers

Manchester City fans get the party started in Turkey as they enjoy some drinks in a bar decorated in sky blue shirts

Manchester City fans get the party started in Turkey as they enjoy some drinks in a bar decorated in sky blue shirts 

City fans pose with an inflatable banana as their pictured during a drinking session in the shade of Istanbul's side streets

City fans pose with an inflatable banana as their pictured during a drinking session in the shade of Istanbul’s side streets

It wasn't the only inflatable banana about, as supporters take over yet another bar in Turkey's largest city

It wasn’t the only inflatable banana about, as supporters take over yet another bar in Turkey’s largest city

West Ham fan travelled en masse to Prague to watch their side's historic 2-1 victory over the Serie A outfit last week

West Ham fan travelled en masse to Prague to watch their side’s historic 2-1 victory over the Serie A outfit last week 

The presence of City's star forward Erling Haaland could be felt everywhere around Istanbul ahead of Saturday's game

The presence of City’s star forward Erling Haaland could be felt everywhere around Istanbul ahead of Saturday’s game

Dark clouds gather, as a fan draped in a Hammers flag makes his way through the centre of the Czech Republic's capital

Dark clouds gather, as a fan draped in a Hammers flag makes his way through the centre of the Czech Republic’s capital

A fan sporting a David Moyes mask walks through Prague. The Scot endured a tough season domestically with West Ham

A fan sporting a David Moyes mask walks through Prague. The Scot endured a tough season domestically with West Ham

West Ham fans took over the city centre, with local work vehicles adorning flags from the Premier League club's fans

West Ham fans took over the city centre, with local work vehicles adorning flags from the Premier League club’s fans

Supporters pass a Mosque in Istanbul. No alcohol is allowed to be sold near the sites of these places of worship

Supporters pass a Mosque in Istanbul. No alcohol is allowed to be sold near the sites of these places of worship

One fan shows off his Hammers tattoos, on both of his hands - a reminder of what nights like this mean to lifelong fans

One fan shows off his Hammers tattoos, on both of his hands – a reminder of what nights like this mean to lifelong fans

One West Ham fan perhaps got a little carried away by the country's beer bargains as he carried an impressive batch of drinks

One West Ham fan perhaps got a little carried away by the country’s beer bargains as he carried an impressive batch of drinks

Beer cans begin piling up on the street before kick off - with supporters later throwing pint glasses onto the pitch during the game, with Fiorentina Cristiano Biragi suffering a cut to the head after being hit

Beer cans begin piling up on the street before kick off – with supporters later throwing pint glasses onto the pitch during the game, with Fiorentina Cristiano Biragi suffering a cut to the head after being hit 

Man City fans gave a glimpse into the light-hearted celebrations before kick-off as stuffed animals were put in seats at a bar and dressed up in club merchandise

Man City fans gave a glimpse into the light-hearted celebrations before kick-off as stuffed animals were put in seats at a bar and dressed up in club merchandise 

Turkish flags are draped above the streets, as supporters soak up the sun and locals go about their working day

Turkish flags are draped above the streets, as supporters soak up the sun and locals go about their working day

The Hammers endured a season of struggles in the Premier League but loyal fans were rewarded with a trophy and a place in Europe next season

The Hammers endured a season of struggles in the Premier League but loyal fans were rewarded with a trophy and a place in Europe next season

Thousands of Man City fans made the trek to Istanbul for their final in the Ataturk Olympic Stadium on Saturday night

Thousands of Man City fans made the trek to Istanbul for their final in the Ataturk Olympic Stadium on Saturday night

A West Ham fan delivers a bunch of bubbles into the Prague night sky after sneaking a bubble gun into the stadium

A West Ham fan delivers a bunch of bubbles into the Prague night sky after sneaking a bubble gun into the stadium

One fan from South Africa reveals the personal effort made to make it to the final, while also asking Haaland for his shirt

One fan from South Africa reveals the personal effort made to make it to the final, while also asking Haaland for his shirt

Hammers fans gather for a selfie as scores of supporters begin to congregate ahead of their big occasion

Hammers fans gather for a selfie as scores of supporters begin to congregate ahead of their big occasion

Manchester City fans eye up an enormous replica of the Champions League trophy ahead of kick off - before they went on to capture the famous cup for the first time in their history

Manchester City fans eye up an enormous replica of the Champions League trophy ahead of kick off – before they went on to capture the famous cup for the first time in their history

West Ham fans were in a confident mood before playing Fiorentina as they sang chants in Prague's main square

West Ham fans were in a confident mood before playing Fiorentina as they sang chants in Prague’s main square

One Turkish vendor got into the spirit of the final and was seen carving a kebab with an Erling Haaland shirt on

A City fans, donning a retro jersey, takes some photographs of his own as he saunters through the centre of Istanbul

A City fans, donning a retro jersey, takes some photographs of his own as he saunters through the centre of Istanbul

Erling Haaland was seen celebrating with fans after the Champions League final to cap off an incredible season with 52 goals

Erling Haaland was seen celebrating with fans after the Champions League final to cap off an incredible season with 52 goals 

Pep Guardiola kisses the Champions League trophy after winning the cup for the third time during his managerial career

Pep Guardiola kisses the Champions League trophy after winning the cup for the third time during his managerial career 

Rice and manager Moyes both hold the Conference League trophy aloft in one of the club's most famous European nights

Rice and manager Moyes both hold the Conference League trophy aloft in one of the club’s most famous European nights 

Declan Rice takes a bite of his Conference League winners' medal after a solid display amid rumours he could leave the club

Declan Rice takes a bite of his Conference League winners’ medal after a solid display amid rumours he could leave the club 

The Champions League trophy glistens against the golden ticker tape during City's celebrations on Saturday evening

The Champions League trophy glistens against the golden ticker tape during City’s celebrations on Saturday evening

David Moyes steered West Ham to European glory - winning the first trophy of his managerial career - as the Hammers clinched the Europa Conference League against Fiorentina

David Moyes steered West Ham to European glory – winning the first trophy of his managerial career – as the Hammers clinched the Europa Conference League against Fiorentina

Rodri bagged the winner for City in Istanbul on Saturday in just the second Champions League goal of his career

Rodri bagged the winner for City in Istanbul on Saturday in just the second Champions League goal of his career

Manchester City's win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final secured them a historic treble - a feat achieved only seven times in Europe's top five leagues

Manchester City’s win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final secured them a historic treble – a feat achieved only seven times in Europe’s top five leagues

West Ham's European triumph in Prague was their first major trophy since winning the FA Cup over 40 years ago

West Ham’s European triumph in Prague was their first major trophy since winning the FA Cup over 40 years ago

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