Champions League: Boris Johnson claims Russia will not host final

The “drums” of war heard on the border between Russia and Ukraine could, among other things, affect the Champions League final, which is scheduled to take place on May 28 in St. Petersburg.

UEFA has so far distanced itself, but there have been calls for the final seat to be changed amid sanctions set to be imposed on Russia for its stance. Wladimir Putin on Ukraine.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnsonsees the relocation of the headquarters as a given if Putin proceeds according to his plan: “It is absolutely crucial that President Putin, at this juncture, realizes that what he is doing will be a disaster for Russia. A more isolated Russia in a state of paralysis. No luck organizing football tournaments in Russia, which is in autonomous states invades.” “

The country’s culture minister Nandin DorisBid: “I have serious concerns about sporting events in Russia, like the Champions League final. They are discussed in the responsible management committees. We will not allow President Putin to use world events to legitimize his illegal invasion of Ukraine.”

As for the former sports minister, Tracy Crouchadded: “In the face of British and European condemnation of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, UEFA must immediately move the Champions League final from Gazprom. The punishment for politicians and officials who traveled to Russia for the 2018 World Cup was mild.” message to President Putin, who made no significant difference. Therefore, UEFA must take a much harder line, at least to ensure the safety of traveling fans.”

According to reports, UEFA is looking for an alternative if the conditions on the day of the final don’t allow it to take place at “Gazprom Arena”. This is the third consecutive season this has happened, the previous two having been staged in Portugal for reasons related to the coronavirus pandemic.