Audio By Carbonatix
The European soccer body said that the Champions League draw would instead take place without guests -- such as club representatives -- at its own headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, on Oct. 1, with the Europa League draw the following day in the same venue.
The decision followed talks with Greek authorities, UEFA said.
"All parties agreed that the top priority must remain public health and that it currently would not be possible to organise an event of such size with guests in Athens, as it would violate public health restrictions and constraints regarding indoor events," said a UEFA statement.
The Champions League group stage will start later than usual on Oct. 20, a knock-on effect of the coronavirus pandemic which interrupted last season and caused it to finish in August.
Latest Stories
-
Tyla wins Billboard’s US Afrobeats Artist of the Year
1 hour -
Singer Tems reveals types of men she can’t date or marry
1 hour -
Video: Seun Kuti reacts as Korra Obidi twerks on Fela’s grave
1 hour -
Portugal braced for mass disruption in first general strike for 12 years
2 hours -
Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears
2 hours -
I was under pressure when Presh suggested we go solo – Kcee
2 hours -
‘Enough was enough’ – Mustapha Gbande says NPP insiders helped Mahama’s comeback
2 hours -
We had enormous support from the NPP base to win 2024 elections – Mustapha Gbande reveals
3 hours -
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision
3 hours -
Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ immigration visas
3 hours -
Venezuelan opposition leader makes first public appearance after months in hiding
3 hours -
Two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez killing 22 people
3 hours -
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
5 hours -
Why Africa’s next wave of growth depends on digital talent, education technology, and intelligent workforce platforms
5 hours -
Ghanaian tech innovator builds global platforms transforming education, jobs, healthcare, and business operations
6 hours