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Uefa likely to move Champions League final from St Petersburg in Russia

22 February 2022 22:31 (UTC +04:00)

Uefa is almost certain to switch this season's Champions League final away from St Petersburg amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis, APA reports citing BBC Sport.

Russia has sent troops into two rebel-held regions of eastern Ukraine and there are fears an invasion is planned.

Several countries, including the UK, have introduced sanctions against Russia in response to the move.

Uefa said it was "closely monitoring the situation" and "any decision would be made in due course if necessary".

Against the backdrop of unrest, Uefa is viewed as being highly unlikely to attempt to host the game in Russia.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday, said there was "no chance of holding football tournaments in a Russia that invades sovereign countries".