UEFA insist there are ‘no plans’ to strip Russia of the Champions League final

UEFA insist there are ‘no plans’ to move this season’s Champions League final from St Petersburg amid the threat of war between Russia and Ukraine. 

UK health secretary Sajid Javid said on Tuesday morning that Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine after Russian tanks, armoured vehicles and trucks were seen rolling into eastern regions overnight.

Putin ordered his troops to carry out ‘peacekeeping’ duties in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions after he recognised them as independent on Monday, another act that prompted tensions to escalate.

Western states, including the UK, USA and United Nations, are now lining up to slap sanctions on key Russian figures and businesses but there is no sign that Putin is willing to back down.

The Champions League final, European football’s showpiece…