Football fever in Kiev

A Liverpool fan journeys to the capital of Ukraine and falls in love with its sights and inhabitants.

The Saint Sophia's Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine. There was a giant replica of the Champions League trophy in front of the cathedral, as fans gathered in the city for the Champions League final on May 26.

PHOTO: NICHOLAS NARAYANAN

KIEV, the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, was in the global spotlight recently when it hosted the UEFA Champions League football final between Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid and England's five-time winner Liverpool.

It was reported that several hundred fans from Singapore made