Irish Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan criticized UEFA as the Arsenal and Armenian squad midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not go to the Europa League final in Baku.

“Very sad when Sport & Politics collide as Henrikh Mkhitaryan decided against travelling to Azerbaijan for Euro League final citing safety fears,” he said. “UEFA must do more to allay fears & ensure protection in these circumstances.”

Very sad when Sport & Politics collide as @HenrikhMkh decided against travelling to Azerbaijan for Euro League final citing safety fears. UEFA must do more to allay fears & ensure protection in these circumstances. pic.twitter.com/GhnQxzpgBy

— Charlie Flanagan (@CharlieFlanagan) May 22, 2019