See Reasons Why UEFA Decided To Change The Kick Off Time Of Matches This Season
It has emerged why European footballs governing, UEFA, changed the Kick-offs of matches in the Champions League this year.
In previous years, European Matches in premier competition began at 7.45pm with the exception of a handful of matches played in locations such as Russia.
But it's a different thing entirely this season, matches will kick-off at 5.55pm and 8pm.
Two matches will generally take place in the early slot, with the remaining six at 8pm through the group stage.
Barcelona FC and Tottenham are first to feature in the early kick-offs with the clubs facing PSV Eindhoven and Inter respectively at 5.55pm.
The reason for this change, according to Express Sports, is that UEFA hopes that more fans will Turn up now & be able to watch the matches due to different times.
It’s also hoped that the change will boost international figures resulting in increased revenue.
While the plan may work on a worldwide scale, it leaves European fans in a rush to get home for the earlier kick-off slots.
For the fans in Australia and Asia, a 5.55pm kick-off time will see the match begin at 12.55am instead of 2.45am.
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