St Petersburg stripped of hosting rights for UEFA Champions League final, Paris becomes new host
Russia has been stripped of hosting the Champions League final by UEFA, with St Petersburg replaced by Paris after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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UEFA moves Champions League Final from St. Petersburg as sporting world reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Ukraine conflict: Champions League final moved from Russia to Paris
The 2022 Champions League final will be played in Paris after Russia was stripped of the match following the nation's invasion of Ukraine.
UEFA Strips Russia Of Hosting Champions League Final, Paris New Venue
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. 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. "UEFA wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to French Republic President Emmanuel Macron for his personal support and commitment to have European club football's most prestigious game moved to France at a time of unparalleled crisis," a statement said.
Paris to host Champions League final after match moved from St Petersburg
Paris - 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.
UEFA Champions League final to be held in Paris, not Russia, amid Ukraine invasion
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UEFA moves Champions League final to Paris from St Petersburg
UEFA also said the home games of Ukrainian and Russian club and national teams competing in UEFA competitions would be played at neutral venues "until further notice".
Paris to host this season’s Champions League final instead of St Petersburg
Paris will host this season’s Champions League final after the Russian invasion of Ukraine led to St Petersburg being stripped of its right to stage the match.