UEFA ratifies the Champions League final in Saint Petersburg despite the tension between Ukraine and Russia


In recent hours, tension has grown between Russia and Ukrainegenerating the suspension for security reasons of several sporting events, however, the UEFA confirmed that the final of the Champions League It will be played in the city of St. Petersburg.

UEFA indicated that there is no plan to change the city of the final that will be played at the Krestovski Stadium in Saint Petersburg. Although the city in northern Russia is far from the conflict zone, the agency has tried not to give it much importance at the moment.

The Krestovski Stadium was built for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. (Photo: Getty Images)

Although for the moment the situation on the border between Ukraine and Russia has forced the suspension of the basketball match in the qualifiers, between the Ukrainian team and Spain, UEFA told the German agency DPAwho will be very aware of any situation that may affect the final scheduled for next May 28.

The Krestovski Stadium in Saint Petersburg was the venue for the Russia World Cup 2018 and also hosted several matches of the Euro 2020being the venue where the Russian Premier League team plays, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Source-laopinion.com