The world of soccer has responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine with marquee event UEFA Men’s Champions League final moved from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris. The U…
Men’s Champions League final moved from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris.
“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 [soccer] players and their families in Ukraine who face dire human suffering, destruction and displacement,” the UEFA said.
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