The match was originally scheduled to take place in St. Petersburg, but after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the city was taken away and moved to the Stade de France. “For a million reasons, I’m glad it’s played here,” Klopp told a news conference.
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“The war is still going on and we must not forget it. And moving the final to Paris is exactly the lesson that Russia needed,” added the German coach, who dedicated today’s match to the people of Ukraine.
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“We will play for them. Some will definitely have the opportunity to watch TV and we will play for you. One hundred percent,” added Klopp, who can win the third trophy of the season with Liverpool after a triumph in the English and League Cup.
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