France Hosts Champions League Final Instead of Russia

The European Football Association has decided not to hold the Champions League final in St. Petersburg, Russia, due to current political events. The match will now take place in the French capital, Paris. The encounter is scheduled to be hosted at the Stade de France, located in the suburbs of Paris, on May 28. It is worth mentioning that the Stade de France previously hosted the final in 2006, which was contested between Barcelona and Arsenal, with the Catalan team winning 2-1 and securing their second title in this tournament. UEFA held an emergency meeting in recent hours to assess the current situation between Russia and Ukraine and make necessary decisions regarding the Champions League final, ultimately deciding to strip Russia of hosting this event.