UEFA May Move Champions League Final Out of St Petersburg in Russia: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA May Move Champions League Final Out of St Petersburg in Russia: Report

The Quint  

The Russian city was supposed to host the 2021 final, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic meant UEFA had to move the games the 2020 and 2021 finals in Portugal, Lisbon and Porto respectively, with original hosts Istanbul and Saint Petersburg being reallocated their hosting of the final in 2023 and 2022. Saint Petersburg is also the base for a major Champions League sponsor called Gazprom. "With regard to the 2022 UEFA Champions League final in Saint Petersburg, we would like to inform you that UEFA is constantly and closely monitoring the situation and any decision would be made in due course if necessary," a UEFA statement said later on Tuesday. However, the final is likely to see fans travel in large numbers as restrictions related to the pandemic are gradually being lifted and UEFA understand the need for full clarity to avoid problems due to a late change in venue.

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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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The Independent  

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Al Jazeera  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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Associated Press  

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The Independent  

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Champions League final: Liverpool seek revenge over Real Madrid in re-match

Firstpost  

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Al Jazeera  

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Firstpost  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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FIFA and UEFA suspend all Russian international and club teams from competitions
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FIFA and UEFA suspend all Russian international and club teams from competitions

CNN  

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Russia stripped of Champions League final and Grand Prix after Ukraine invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

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The Independent  

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 10 months ago

Spartak Moscow drawn to face Leipzig in Europa League

Associated Press  

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Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 axed
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 axed

The Hindu  

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Europa League: Spartak Moscow Drawn to Face Leipzig
2 years, 10 months ago

Europa League: Spartak Moscow Drawn to Face Leipzig

News 18  

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Champions League final moved out of St Petersburg amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to be played in Paris
2 years, 10 months ago

Champions League final moved out of St Petersburg amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to be played in Paris

India Today  

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Champions League final moved from Russia to France
2 years, 10 months ago

Champions League final moved from Russia to France

NL Times  

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St Petersburg stripped of hosting rights for UEFA Champions League final, Paris becomes new host
2 years, 10 months ago

St Petersburg stripped of hosting rights for UEFA Champions League final, Paris becomes new host

ABC  

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UEFA strips Russia of Champions League final over Ukraine attacks
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA strips Russia of Champions League final over Ukraine attacks

Al Jazeera  

The Russian government calls UEFA’s decision to move the final in May from St Petersburg to Paris a ‘shame’. 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 has announced. “UEFA wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to French Republic President Emmanuel Macron for …

UEFA moves Champions League Final from St. Petersburg as sporting world reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA moves Champions League Final from St. Petersburg as sporting world reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine

CNN  

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UEFA to move Champions League final out of St Petersburg after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA to move Champions League final out of St Petersburg after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

India Today  

St Petersburg is all set to lose out on the hosting rights of the marquee football fixture, the Champions League final, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It is likely that the officials will confirm the decision to move the Champions League final, scheduled for May 28, out of Russia after the meeting, according to an AP source who spoke on …

UEFA to move Champions League final out of Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA to move Champions League final out of Russia

The Hindu  

UEFA will no longer stage this season's Champions League final in St. Petersburg after Russia attacked Ukraine, The Associated Press has learned. The British government and fan groups had been asking UEFA to no longer play the game in the St. Petersburg, where the stadium is “On this tragic day, our thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine, our friends, colleagues, …

Liz Truss calls for English clubs to boycott Champions League final over Russia-Ukraine crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Liz Truss calls for English clubs to boycott Champions League final over Russia-Ukraine crisis

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Foreign secretary Liz Truss has called on English …

UK wants Gazprom-backed Champions League final out of Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

UK wants Gazprom-backed Champions League final out of Russia

Associated Press  

LONDON — UEFA faced calls from the British government to strip Russia of hosting the Champions League final over concerns it would legitimize what it called an “illegal invasion” of Ukraine, prompting European football’s governing body to say Tuesday it would reconsider St. Petersburg staging the showpiece match. “UEFA is constantly and closely monitoring the situation,” the Champions League organizer …

Boris Johnson calls for Russia to be stripped of hosting Champions League final
2 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson calls for Russia to be stripped of hosting Champions League final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson says Russia should be stripped of …

Uefa set to move Champions League final in wake of Russia-Ukraine crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Uefa set to move Champions League final in wake of Russia-Ukraine crisis

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Uefa is holding talks about moving the 2022 …

Russia risks losing Champions League final over Ukraine crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia risks losing Champions League final over Ukraine crisis

Al Jazeera  

UEFA is under pressure to move the Champions League football final from St Petersburg after Russia’s recognition of two breakaway Ukrainian regions. Officials at European football’s governing body have been holding discussions on the effect of Russia’s deepening intervention in Ukraine on whether the Champions League final can still be staged in St Petersburg. Johnson made the comments in the …

UEFA compensates dropped Euro 2020 hosts with Europa finals
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA compensates dropped Euro 2020 hosts with Europa finals

India TV News  

UEFA compensated Dublin and Bilbao on Friday for dropping them as European Championship hosts by awarding each city a future Europa League final. UEFA said its executive committee made the decisions as part of a settlement agreement “recognizing the efforts and financial investment put by the two cities” to prepare for Euro 2020. Wembley Stadium in London retains the 2024 …

UEFA Compensates Dropped Euro 2020 Hosts With Europa League Finals
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Compensates Dropped Euro 2020 Hosts With Europa League Finals

News 18  

UEFA compensated Dublin and Bilbao on Friday for dropping them as European Championship hosts by awarding each city a future Europa League final. UEFA said its executive committee made the decisions as part of a settlement agreement recognizing the efforts and financial investment put by the two cities to prepare for Euro 2020. Wembley Stadium in London retains the 2024 …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: From London to St. Petersburg, Euros raises fears of new virus spread
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: From London to St. Petersburg, Euros raises fears of new virus spread

The Hindu  

As Euro 2020 heads towards its conclusion, and ever larger crowds flock to matches, there are increasing concerns about games becoming super-spreader events as the Delta variant of coronavirus fuels a rise in infections around Europe. Finland's health authority reported nearly 100 cases among fans who had travelled across the border to attend their team's game against Russia in Saint …

Bilbao to be compensated after losing Euro 2020 games
3 years, 6 months ago

Bilbao to be compensated after losing Euro 2020 games

India TV News  

Bilbao will be compensated by UEFA for having lost its right to host games at this year's European Championship, the Spanish city's municipal government. Bilbao's city hall said UEFA had agreed to compensate it with 1.3 million euros and the commitment that the city's San Mames Stadium will host a Europa League final and a Women's Champions League final “in …

Euro 2020: Is the European Championship going to be held?
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Is the European Championship going to be held?

The Hindu  

There were doubts over whether the European Championship, which was postponed from last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held this year. The Euros will be held across 11 major cities across Europe -- a first of its kind in the tournament's 60-year history -- from June 11 to July 11. The host cities are London, Seville, Glasgow, …

Champions League final- Portugal to allow 16,500 spectators
3 years, 7 months ago

Champions League final- Portugal to allow 16,500 spectators

The Hindu  

Up to 16,500 spectators will be allowed to attend the Champions League final in Porto on Saturday, UEFA announced on Tuesday with the opening of ticket sales. READ| City learnt lessons from Champions League setbacks says Gundogan To this will be added the traditional invitations, as well as "1,700 tickets reserved for the general public" which "will be sold on …

EURO 2020: Fans rewarded for UEFA's multi-country event
3 years, 7 months ago

EURO 2020: Fans rewarded for UEFA's multi-country event

The Hindu  

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Russia to allow foreign fans to attend Euro 2020 in St. Petersburg
3 years, 7 months ago

Russia to allow foreign fans to attend Euro 2020 in St. Petersburg

The Hindu  

Russia will allow foreign ticket holders for Euro 2020 matches in St. Petersburg to enter the country without a visa to attend the tournament, the local organising committee said on Thursday. "In the current difficult conditions, the movement of people has been severely reduced, and we were met with understanding by the federal authorities and were able to open the …

UEFA Champions League Final Between Manchester City and Chelsea Moved from Istanbul to Porto
3 years, 7 months ago

UEFA Champions League Final Between Manchester City and Chelsea Moved from Istanbul to Porto

News 18  

UEFA has announced that the Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea scheduled to take place on Saturday 29 May have been moved from Istanbul to Portugal. “The UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City FC and Chelsea FC will be held at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto on 29 May 2021, following an offer to stage the …

Champions League final to be held in Porto
3 years, 7 months ago

Champions League final to be held in Porto

The Hindu  

The Champions League final between Premier League clubs Manchester City and Chelsea on May 29 has been moved from Istanbul to Porto to allow English fans to travel under COVID-19 restrictions, the European governing body UEFA said on Thursday. But Turkey was put on Britain's travel 'red list' last week, meaning that no English fans would be able to attend …

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