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