The European football to rule body UEFA is very likely to do so move the Champions League 2021-22 final from St. Petersburg due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis in course, the BBC reported Tuesday.
Russia has recognized two breakaway regions in Ukraine e built up troops, with a full invasion feared by the West.
Several Western countries, including the UK, have introduced sanctions against Russia in answer to move And against in in this context, UEFA is highly unlikely to attempt to host the game in Russia.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament on Tuesday that there was “no chance of socket football tournaments in a Russia invading the sovereign countries. “
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, in meanwhile, he said he had “serious concerns about the sport events to be held in Russia as the final Champions League will discuss with the competent governing bodies “.
“We won’T allow President Putin to be exploited events on the world stage to legitimize its illegality invasion of Ukraine “, she added.
UEFA was evaluating the situation before making a decision but it’s set be on the lookout for a new venue at short notice for the third year in execution, according to Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa).
The English teams Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool and the champions in Chelsea’s charge are firm in the competition.
Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg are also in European action. Will visit Real Betis of Spain in his Europa League playoff second leg on Thursday and the game it is programmed to move forward.
Russia held 2018 football World Cup and will host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Members on September 25th.
Western governments are running out sanctions against Russia. Supply of Russian gas for Germany is also in focus.
German second-division football club Schalke, sponsored by the German branch of Russian gas giant Gazprom said it was following events in Ukraine”with great worry.”
“Schalke will observe and evaluate further developments and make a strong recall for pace – to protect the people affected by the crisis “, it reads in a press release.
The club added was “aware of They special role among the Germans sports club”and that” those responsible to the club I’m in constant dialogue with the long-standing main sponsor “.
Gazprom is also one of the main sponsors of UEFA. Germany will host the UEFA Euro 2024 menè tournament.
Interim president of the German Football Association (DFB) Rainer Koch told the ARD reporter: “It is a very delicate situation that can change every hour and of Of course, we’re all keeping an eye on on it.”
The European football to rule body UEFA is very likely to do so move the Champions League 2021-22 final from St. Petersburg due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis in course, the BBC reported Tuesday.
Russia has recognized two breakaway regions in Ukraine e built up troops, with a full invasion feared by the West.
Several Western countries, including the UK, have introduced sanctions against Russia in answer to move And against in in this context, UEFA is highly unlikely to attempt to host the game in Russia.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament on Tuesday that there was “no chance of socket football tournaments in a Russia invading the sovereign countries. “
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, in meanwhile, he said he had “serious concerns about the sport events to be held in Russia as the final Champions League will discuss with the competent governing bodies “.
“We won’T allow President Putin to be exploited events on the world stage to legitimize its illegality invasion of Ukraine “, she added.
UEFA was evaluating the situation before making a decision but it’s set be on the lookout for a new venue at short notice for the third year in execution, according to Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa).
The English teams Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool and the champions in Chelsea’s charge are firm in the competition.
Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg are also in European action. Will visit Real Betis of Spain in his Europa League playoff second leg on Thursday and the game it is programmed to move forward.
Russia held 2018 football World Cup and will host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Members on September 25th.
Western governments are running out sanctions against Russia. Supply of Russian gas for Germany is also in focus.
German second-division football club Schalke, sponsored by the German branch of Russian gas giant Gazprom said it was following events in Ukraine”with great worry.”
“Schalke will observe and evaluate further developments and make a strong recall for pace – to protect the people affected by the crisis “, it reads in a press release.
The club added was “aware of They special role among the Germans sports club”and that” those responsible to the club I’m in constant dialogue with the long-standing main sponsor “.
Gazprom is also one of the main sponsors of UEFA. Germany will host the UEFA Euro 2024 menè tournament.
Interim president of the German Football Association (DFB) Rainer Koch told the ARD reporter: “It is a very delicate situation that can change every hour and of Of course, we’re all keeping an eye on on it.”