Uefa has confirmed that May’s Champions League final has been moved from St Petersburg to Paris in response to Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine
Uefa has confirmed that May’s Champions League final has been moved from St Petersburg to Paris in response to Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
European football’s governing body made the announcement after an extraordinary meeting of its executive committee on Friday. The game was scheduled to take place at the Gazprom Arena in Russia’s second-largest city on 28 May.
Uefa said on Thursday that it strongly condemned the invasion and remained resolute in its “solidarity with the football community in Ukraine”.
UEFA statement:
The UEFA Executive Committee today held an extraordinary meeting following the grave escalation of the security situation in Europe.
The UEFA Executive Committee decided to relocate the final of the 2021/22 UEFA Men’s Champions League from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The game will be played as initially scheduled on Saturday 28 May at 21:00 CET.
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. Together with the French government, UEFA will fully support multi-stakeholder efforts to ensure the provision of rescue for football players and their families in Ukraine who face dire human suffering, destruction and displacement.
At today’s meeting, the UEFA Executive Committee also decided that Russian and Ukrainian clubs and national teams competing in UEFA competitions will be required to play their home matches at neutral venues until further notice.
The UEFA Executive Committee further determined to remain on standby to convene further extraordinary meetings, on a regular ongoing basis where required, to reassess the legal and factual situation as it evolves and adopt further decisions as necessary.
gracereo4u
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Another UCL glory for Chelsea. after beating Lille in last 16, now looking forward to beating PSG in final on home soil. just like Chelsea glory on Alianz Arena against Bayern Munich a decade ago.
jhgyugy6
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Please pray for us...we need your prays Wish you can help us...our country has been hit 5minutes ago i will really miss this app😭😭
DonatusAdayi
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Vladimir Putin should stop attacking the Ukrainian,if your country have power he shouldn't be use on your fellow human being...#no war in Ukraine
Poudklmors
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Great choice, I even suggested it, I wish allfootball used a photo of the correct stadium though.
rieamnr
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I ask them to come and play it in Cameroon, but the say that Cameroon have war. I have try my best
tsitajulius
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We Barcelona fans checking what the noise is all about [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] But we gonna win Europa League and uefa super cup. Visça Barcelona, Visça Catalunya ❤️ 💙 ✊ ✅.
jzk
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Can't tie shoes. Can't read aloud. Can't memorize Latin. IQ test, panic, shyness. Confidence goes missing. Ask, and you will receive. A corner turned. College, city planner, romance, graduation. Paradise lost. War drums. "You are hereby ordered to report." Many rockets fired, crashing all around. Fear and dread. "Grab your guns." Invasion. Ask, and you will receive. Deliverance! Unscathed. A terrible war left behind. Cheers on homeward flight abound. Civilian life: lost and bewildered. Just don't fit in. Ask, and you will receive. It all comes together. Grad school, true love and a career. Wedding bells, children, grandchildren. Blessings astound Forever we shall be UKRAINE 🤼💪👊💔
Evka
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Well done for the quick response in sorting this out its disgusting what Russia is doing to Ukraine and I'm glad a safer Venus has been chosen
One of the main UEFA sponsors are russian businesses, to change venue is almost no support. Everyone should boycott uefa matches, Russian teams, Gazprom. All footballers should speak up. But hey..money rules the world, especially football and uefa.
Omareazzi
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so literally real Madrid will defeat PSG then qualify for the finals in Paris then win the UCL and will later sign mbappe as a free agent 😂😂I'm laughing PSG president is in Spain but the s is silent😏😏
Beautifulboy
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Messi running to welcome the Champions League trophy with a hug.[Crylaugh]
juxaaa
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Official: PSG has won their first ever Champions League trophy 🏆
in your dreams 🤣🤣
juxaaa
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Stop war, protect the world, pray for poor souls pray for Ukraine
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that'll stop them!
juxaaa
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shame on Putin
don't talk about things you don't understand.
juxaaa
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Even though they move it to Paris PSG still won’t win the league hahahaha
indeed hehe
Poudklmors
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Another UCL glory for Chelsea. after beating Lille in last 16, now looking forward to beating PSG in final on home soil. just like Chelsea glory on Alianz Arena against Bayern Munich a decade ago.
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The Stade de france is not PSG’s ground
AnietieF
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Another UCL glory for Chelsea. after beating Lille in last 16, now looking forward to beating PSG in final on home soil. just like Chelsea glory on Alianz Arena against Bayern Munich a decade ago.
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Now, here's a Chelsea fan grossly drunk in broad day light. This guy is one inch from getting mad..🤣🤣
BAMBINO24
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Another UCL glory for Chelsea. after beating Lille in last 16, now looking forward to beating PSG in final on home soil. just like Chelsea glory on Alianz Arena against Bayern Munich a decade ago.
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Ur really dreaming
Bohampr
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Another UCL glory for Chelsea. after beating Lille in last 16, now looking forward to beating PSG in final on home soil. just like Chelsea glory on Alianz Arena against Bayern Munich a decade ago.
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keep dreaming
ruwmnopru
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Another UCL glory for Chelsea. after beating Lille in last 16, now looking forward to beating PSG in final on home soil. just like Chelsea glory on Alianz Arena against Bayern Munich a decade ago.
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what Chelsea and CL keeping in mind the way ur playing in the PL 🤣.. no chance dude
jaddlntz
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Another UCL glory for Chelsea. after beating Lille in last 16, now looking forward to beating PSG in final on home soil. just like Chelsea glory on Alianz Arena against Bayern Munich a decade ago.
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You’re sleeping wake up
Vicsammy
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Please pray for us...we need your prays Wish you can help us...our country has been hit 5minutes ago i will really miss this app😭😭
The Merciful God is with you