Web Desk — More punitive measures were taken against Russia across the sporting world on Saturday as the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi and the UEFA Champions League final 2022 were canceled in St. Petersburg.

Sports federations were also asked to move their events out of Russia and Belarus, which Moscow is using as a staging ground for its troops moving into Ukraine from the north.

Vladimir Putin has lavishly funded sports events and was courted by IOC President Thomas Bach and FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite the country’s state-sponsored doping schemes in the last decade, according to the IOC statement.

Despite the backlash against Russian state-owned companies sponsoring sports, Manchester United dropped Aeroflot’s commercial deal. Premier League giant cites “events in Ukraine” as the reason for the airline’s ban in Britain.

Gazprom will no longer be UEFA’s Champions League sponsor, and the final will not be played at the St. Petersburg stadium named after the Russian state-owned energy company. The Finals of the European men’s football season will still be held in Paris, on May 28, but at the 80,000-seat Stade de France.

World leaders began to fine-tune response measures to punish the Russian economy and its leaders, including Putin’s inner circle, as Russian bombs and troops pounded Ukraine during the invasion’s first day.

The F1 race was scheduled for September in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, but the motorsport series leadership decided it would be “impossible” to stage the event after talks with teams and the governing body. During pre-season testing in Barcelona, American team Haas dropped the sponsorship of Russian company Uralkali. Nikita Mazepin of Haas is the only Russian driver on the F1 grid this season.

We are watching the development of the situation in Ukraine with sadness and shock, and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution,” F1 said in a statement.

If Sochi and St. Petersburg miss out on hosting the Champions League final and Russian Grand Prix, respectively, they stand to lose tens of millions of dollars. Champions League finals can generate more than $50 million for host cities, and there are also non-monetary benefits, including a boost to tourism, new jobs, and a positive image on the international stage.

What are the prices for Champions League tickets?

Prices for the relocated final in Paris will be confirmed in full at some point in March, but UEFA has released some information about their plans for costs and allocations.

It was scheduled that each participating club would receive 5,000 tickets for distribution to their fan bases in St. Petersburg. Given the altered capacity of the final, that number could change, but at the very least, there should be a relatively large allocation for supporters.

UEFA also pledged to freeze the cost of the two cheapest tickets for at least the next three seasons, with category 4 tickets remaining around $58, and category 3 tickets at around $150.

The Associated Press reports that the most expensive tickets will cost approximately £576, while category 2 tickets will cost approximately $409.

Where can I buy tickets for the Champions League final?

As of this writing, UEFA has yet to announce the ticket application process or the applicable dates for fans to apply. 

UEFA recommends that fans check UEFA.com/tickets regularly to learn when the ticket application opens.

How Much are Flights to Paris?

At the time of writing, an economy ticket for a return flight from London to Paris on May 28th starts at around £85.

Flights from Manchester start at about £160, while those from Liverpool are around £155.

How Much is a Eurostar Ticket?

The price of a return ticket from London to Paris on the Eurostar starts at £79.

What is the capacity of the Stade de France?

Paris’ Stade de France can hold a capacity of 81,338 fans.

Additionally, the International Tennis Federation has canceled all events taking place in Russia indefinitely. Russian player Andrey Rublev wrote “No War Please” on a TV camera moments after winning a match at the Dubai Championships on Friday.