Archive · 7 Sep 2026
UEFA to Honor Nepal Flood Victims Before Champions League Matches
UEFA is the organization that runs the Champions League.
It will ask players, officials and fans to observe a short silence before this week’s matches.
A banner will say, “You are not alone Nepal.”
The message is meant to support people affected by floods and landslides in Nepal.
The disaster began on August 26.
Nepal’s disaster authority says 1,355 people have died.
It also says 4,996 people are missing and 13,396 have been rescued.
Most reports say 18 matches will include the tribute, although one report says 14.
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin offered condolences and wished Nepal strength during its recovery.
UEFA will hold a moment of silence before Champions League matches this week.
A banner reading “You are not alone Nepal” will show solidarity with those affected.
The tribute honors victims of flash floods and landslides that struck Nepal on August 26.
Nepal’s disaster authority reported 1,355 deaths, 4,996 missing people and 13,396 rescues.
Reports differ on whether the tribute covers 14 or 18 matches, with several sources citing 18.
- Who
- UEFA, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, and Champions League participants.
- What
- A moment of silence and a solidarity banner will precede Champions League matches.
- When
- The tribute will take place before matches this week; the disaster struck on August 26.
- Where
- At UEFA Champions League matches across Europe, in support of affected areas in Nepal.
- Why
- To express condolences and solidarity with victims, families and communities affected by the floods and landslides.
- Organizer
- Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
- Tribute
- Moment of silence before Champions League matches this week
- Banner message
- “You are not alone Nepal”
- Disaster date
- August 26
- Reported deaths
- 1,355
- Reported missing
- 4,996, including at least 589 foreign nationals
- Reported rescued
- 13,396 people
- Match count
- Sources cite either 14 or 18 matches; multiple reports specify 18 games from Tuesday through Thursday
Sources
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