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UEFA Honors Nepal Flood Victims Before Champions League
8 Sep
Summary
- UEFA will honor Nepal flood victims before Champions League matches.
- A moment of silence and a banner will express solidarity with Nepal.
- The gesture supports recovery efforts following the August 26 disaster.
European football's governing body, UEFA, will observe a moment of silence and display a banner reading "You are not alone Nepal" before all UEFA Champions League matches scheduled for this week. This tribute honors the victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26, 2026. UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin expressed the European football family's solidarity and condolences, wishing strength to the affected people.
The August 26 disaster, a glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border, resulted in at least 1,398 deaths and over 5,500 missing. Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday, September 7, 2026, with flags flying at half-mast. The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase commences on Tuesday, September 8, featuring a new single-league format with 36 teams.
