UEFA is reacting to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and, according to Sportschau information, will withdraw the final from Saint Petersburg.

Champions League: UEFA Withdraws Saint Petersburg From the Final


UEFA has scheduled a special meeting of the Executive Committee for Friday (02/25/2022). In light of Russia's attack on Ukraine, the most pressing issue is the postponement of the Champions League final, which was originally scheduled to take place on May 28, 2022 at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg.

According to information from the sports show, this measure has already been decided, and the executive committee should confirm it on Friday. The American news agency Associated Press and the sports information service also report on the transfer. A new venue should also be discussed. It is not yet clear whether a decision will be made in this regard.

UEFA intends to "assess the situation and do whatever is necessary" 

"Following the development of the situation between Russia and Ukraine over the past 24 hours," UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has decided to convene the extraordinary Executive Committee meeting, UEFA said. At this appointment, �the situation should be assessed and everything necessary should be done�. UEFA later commented specifically on the war. "UEFA strongly condemns the ongoing Russian military invasion of Ukraine," it said in a statement. "We remain resolute in our solidarity with the football community in Ukraine and stand ready to extend our hand to the Ukrainian people." 

The final scheduled for St. Petersburg has drawn criticism from politicians over Russia's aggression against Ukraine. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, several MPs and members of the European Parliament called for the game to be rescheduled.

Rainer Koch, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and a Gazprom official were there

Participants in the meeting will also be DFB President Rainer Koch and Bayern Munich's former CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as a representative of the ECA club association. "It's a very tricky situation that can change hourly and of course we all keep an eye on it," said Koch at the request of the sports show on Tuesday. "At the moment it's about securing world peace and is therefore much more important than football. UEFA will communicate any consequences for football if necessary."Rummenigge did not comment on request. 

Alexander Dyukov is also the president of the Russian Football Association. Dyukov is also CEO of the Russian oil company Gazprom Neft, a subsidiary of the Russian state-owned energy company Gazprom. A simple majority among the 20 members is required for votes in the Executive Committee, in the event of a stalemate the President decides.