Paris replaces Russia for Champions League final
LONDON (AP) — Russia was stripped of hosting the Champions League final by UEFA on Friday with St. Petersburg replaced by Paris after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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CL final moved to Paris from St Petersburg | Kremlin responds to UEFA
UEFA has moved the Champions League final on May 28 to Paris from St Petersburg, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Steve Clarke’s side are due to host Ukraine at Hampden Park on March 24 for a place in the World Cup play-off finals, but the outbreak of war in the country following the Russian invasion has placed the fixture into serious doubt.
Uefa moves Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris
The 2022 Champions League final has been moved out of St Petersburg, Uefa announced on Friday.
Kremlin Says "Shame" Saint Petersburg Stripped Of Champions League Final
The Kremlin said Friday it was a pity Russia's second city Saint Petersburg was stripped of the right to hold the UEFA Champions League final after President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine. "It is a shame that such a decision was made," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Saint Petersburg could have provided the best possible conditions for holding this football event." Earlier on Friday, UEFA announced that Paris will host this season's Champions League final. The showpiece occasion of the European club season will be played at the Stade de France on Saturday, May 28, European football's governing body said after holding an emergency meeting in response to the crisis.
Paris to host Champions League final stripped from Saint Petersburg
Paris will host this season's Champions League final after Saint Petersburg was stripped of the match due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, UEFA announced on Friday.
París acogerá la final de la Champions League por el conflicto entre Rusia y Ucrania
ha sacudido al deporte, y en especial, al fútbol. San Petesburgo era la sede elegida para albergar la final de la Champions League el 28 de mayo, pero los últimos acontecimientos han obligado a la UEFA a cambiar de planes. Por eso París será la que finalmente alberge el gran evento.
Champions League final moved from St Petersburg to Paris amid Russia invasion of Ukraine
The Champions League final has been moved from St Petersburg to Paris in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The final on May 28 will now take place at the Stade de France.