The 2022 Champions League final, previously set to be played in Saint Petersburg, Russia in late May, has been moved by UEFA, following Russia’s military actions in Ukraine?
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UEFA confirmed the European football governing body has met for an “extraordinary congress” to discuss the matter.
With Russia currently embroiled in a military escalation on the border with Ukraine, world leaders are looking to take action as Eastern Europe grapples with the consequences of a potential conflict.
UEFA taking action could be seen as a statement of intent against Russian aggression, but more importantly for the federation, it is to secure a more stable environment for its marquee event. It would be extremely difficult to logistically handle travel to and from a country at war.
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Several major airlines in Europe, including Dutch company KLM, have announced a restriction of travel and a reduction of flights to and from Russia and Ukraine as a result of the latest developments.
In addition, there are numerous reports that Russia could restrict its airspace as an economic retaliation to any major sanctions placed by foreign governments.
As the governing body of European football, UEFA is working tirelessly to develop and promote football according to common European values such as peace and respect for human rights, in the spirit of the Olympic Charter.
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