UEFA to move Champions League final from Russia: Source
UEFA will move this year's Champions League final from St Petersburg in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Thursday (Feb 24).
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Champions League final in Paris is 'extra motivation' for PSG - Pochettino
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said Friday the prospect of this season's Champions League final being played in the French capital provided added incentive for his team as they aim to lift the trophy for the first time. UEFA announced on Friday that the final would be played at the Stade de France after stripping Saint Petersburg of the game in response to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 race cancelled
Russia was stripped of hosting the Champions League final by UEFA on Friday with St. Petersburg replaced by Paris, and Formula One dropped this season's Russian Grand Prix at Sochi, as the invasion of Ukraine drew punitive measures in the sporting world.
Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 axed
Russia was stripped of hosting the Champions League final by UEFA on Friday with St. Petersburg replaced by Paris, and Formula One dropped this season's Russian Grand Prix at Sochi, as the invasion of Ukraine drew punitive measures in the sporting world.
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.
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.