//Report: Champions League Final to be Moved From Istanbul

Report: Champions League Final to be Moved From Istanbul

The tournament was in the middle of its round of 16 when it was suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Champions League final, which was set to be played at Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, will not be held there due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to The New York Times.

UEFA, European soccer’s governing body and the event’s organizer, is “considering a number of alternative venues” as it looks to finish the competition. The tournament was in the midst of its round of 16 when it was suspended in mid-March due to the virus.

With domestic leagues beginning to resume, UEFA is discussing how to finish the Champions League and Europa League in August. The Europa League final was scheduled to be played in Gdansk, Poland. 

According to the Times, a decision will be reached after the executive committee meets on June 17, and a working group has been established to mull “calendar