AP Source: Paris replaces Russia for Champions League final

Published February 25, 2022 3:42 AM

By ROB HARRIS
AP Global Soccer Writer

LONDON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Russia has been stripped of hosting the Champions League final by UEFA with St. Petersburg replaced by Paris. The person spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of an announcement by the UEFA executive committee after a private meeting. The final is set to be held in the 80,000-seat Stade de France.

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