Russia stripped of Champions League final
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The prestigious UEFA Champions League final will now be played at the Stade de France in Paris. The Gazprom Arena, in St. Petersburg, has been removed as host following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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GAZPROM ARENA: Stadium built for 2018 FIFA World Cup, and also venue for UEFA Euro 2020
– hosting seven matches during both tournaments
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Largest stadium in France will host final on May 28 –
third successive year Champions League final has been moved at short notice
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Major finals staged at Stade de France

Jul 1998 FIFA World Cup final France 3-0 Brazil
May 2000 UEFA Champions League final Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia
May 2006 UEFA Champions League final Barcelona 2-1  Arsenal
Oct 2007 Rugby World Cup final South Africa 15-6 England
Jul 2016 UEFA Euro 2016 final  Portugal 1-0 France
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Source: UEFA
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