KIEV: Russia and Ukraine’s political rivalry will extend into the world of football next year as they try to outdo each other in hosting two of the sport’s biggest events.
Ukraine’s capital Kiev will play host to the Champions League final at its 70,000-capacity Olympic Stadium less than a month before Russia’s 2018 World Cup begins. The decision was announced by UEFA on Thursday.
Just like in neighboring Russia, there are concerns over football-related racism and violence in Ukraine.
While a game at the stadium Sunday between Dynamo Kiev and Zorya Luhansk appeared to pass without incident as Dynamo lost 1-0, the club …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
