Bigger than the Super Bowl

Not many back in the US know this, but there is a sporting event that is bigger than the Super Bowl. The UEFA Champions League final, which will be played on Saturday (kickoff is 11:45am PDT on Fox) will be watched by more people worldwide than the Super Bowl, World Cup or Olympics. This year, the final is being held at Wembley Stadium in London and the entire city is alive with anticipation. Fans of Barcelona and Manchester United have been flooding into town dressed in the colors of their team. This afternoon, we went to the Champions League Festival being held in Hyde Park, which is about a 15-minute walk from our hotel. The festival had plenty to do and see, including the spectacular trophy, a hall-of-fame and soccer-related activities.When Saturday afternoon rolls around, our biggest challenge will be to get to a local pub and secure seats so we can watch the game. Even though London seems to have a pub on every block and all TVs will be tuned in, they will be packed. If the team from England can pull off a victory, the capital of England may go wild. A great time to be visiting London.