The current scenario between two European countries could force UEFA to exercise extreme measures regarding the UEFA Champions League final.
The tense situation betweeen Russia and Ukraine could see football's governing body stripping Russia from the right to hold the UEFA Champions League final in Saint Petersburg on May 28, 2022, or at least that is what countries such as England are requesting via their politicians in charge.
Speaking in the House of Commons, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged UEFA to ban Russia from hosting the competition's final.
"It is absolutely vital in this critical moment that President Putin understands that what he is doing would be devastating to Russia. Things will end with Russia being more isolated, with a country that will not be able to even host a football tournament, with a country that is preparing to invade sovereign nations," Johnson stated.
In a press release, UEFA responded to Johnson's words by hinting that further action could be taken if things escalate between the aforementioned countries.
"UEFA will be monitoring the situation closely. Any decision on that matter will be taken and announced when it becomes necessary," the document states.
Sources close to UEFA revealed that president Aleksander Ceferin and UEFA's board had a meeting to discuss this situation and the possible consequences it could have. The same sources stated that Wembley Stadium could be used as an alternate venue to host the final if UEFA choose to strip Krestovsky Stadium from hosting the title clash.
