Unvaccinated Real Madrid, Chelsea stars face Champions League exile after French COVID-19 law change



The change that will come into effect on Monday is a modification of the country's coronaviruses health pass into a vaccine pass. Only people who have recently recovered from COVID-19 can enter large arenas.

The French sports minister said last week that it would apply to all spectators, athletes, French or foreign professionals.

According to the statement, clubs will have to adhere to the rules in each country, but they are still in discussions over whether exemptions will be possible.

The statement said that the European governing body was in touch with stakeholders across Europe ahead of the restart of the club competition in February.

The decisions of the competent authorities in that country are what affect the specific conditions under which matches are played.

Each team will be required to comply with the applicable rules in the country where the match takes place, but the specific competition Annexes may provide further guidance in this regard.

It is possible that a neutral country could be suggested for the games. If restrictions apply to visiting teams, the home club must propose a suitable alternative venue.

According to the latest figures from the league, 16% of players have yet to receive a single dose of the vaccine.

The club have never confirmed how many players in their squad have been vaccine free, but they did respond to a request for comment.

The situation that occurred when Novak Djokovic tried to play in the Australian Open earlier this month is something that both parties will be aware of.

A furious public backlash over being given a medical exemption at a time when a lot of the country is living under harsh restrictions eventually led to the deportation of Djokovic.