Well then: The European Football Union (Uefa) will deprive Russia of St. Petersburg of the Champions League final on Friday. The news agencies SID and dpa found out this information.
the Uefa will deprive Russian St. Petersburg of the Champions League final on Friday. According to SID and dpa information, this decision is to be made at a special meeting of the Executive Committee due to the Russian attack on Ukraine. The final of the premier class is currently scheduled for May 28 in St. Petersburg.
The Executive Committee will meet on Friday (from 10 a.m.) “to assess the situation and make all necessary decisions,” the continental association announced on Thursday. However, it is unclear whether a new final location will be announced on Friday. Wembley Stadium in London is being discussed as the favorite despite a possible clash of dates with the play-off final in the second English division.
It is still unclear whether Russian teams will compete in the European Cup
Uefa initially left it open on Tuesday after the escalation in Ukraine. The Russian state company Gazprom is one of the biggest sponsors of Uefa.
Further information on the procedure “will be announced after the meeting of the Uefa Executive Committee,” said a statement on Thursday. With DFB interim president Rainer Koch and Karl Heinz Rummeniggethe former CEO of Bayern Munichthere are also two German representatives on the Executive Committee.
In the games in the Europa League with the participation of Russian teams, no changes were initially planned. Uefa is “in close contact with the national associations and clubs concerned,” it said on Tuesday: “All games will currently take place as planned.” with Zenit St. Petersburg and Spartak Moscow two Russian teams remain in the competition.
