Uefa prepare to move Champions League final from Russia

File photo dated 14-07-2018 of General view of the Gazprom Arena, Saint Petersburg. Contingency plans are being drawn up by UEFA over where to host this season’s Champions League final, the PA news agency understands. Photo: Tim Goode/PA Wire.

Contingency plans are being drawn up by UEFA over where to host this season's Champions League final, the PA news agency understands.

The 68,000-capacity Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg had been awarded the chance to host Europe's showpiece event but events overnight look likely to force a change of venue.