TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BEIJING – China block live broadcast Premier League in the country starting this week, Saturday (5/3/2022).
The decision stopped live broadcast it was done by the government China after organizer Premier League express solidarity with Ukraine
Premier League broadcasting rights holder in China reported officially discontinued live broadcast top caste Premier League this weekend.
This follows a statement issued by the organizing committee for its support for the Ukraine.
The Bamboo Curtain Country considers the Organizing Committee Premier League has brought politics into football.
Because of that, China decided to stop broadcasting Premier League starting week 28, including the Manchester City versus Manchester United derby.
Previously, the Organizing Committee Premier League calls for comprehensive support for Ukraine regarding the Russian invasion.
Starting week 28, big screen in every game Premier League will display the words ‘Football Stands Together’ on a flag background Ukraine.
According to reports by British media, the captains of the 20 clubs Premier League everyone will wear the captain’s armband with the flag Ukraine.
However, the actions that the Organizing Committee implemented Premier League it was not approved by China.
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