Cherie
04-03-2022, 03:44 PM
China is set to pull television coverage of the Premier League this weekend over the planned “show of solidarity for Ukraine
The world’s richest league was facing a complete blackout in one of its biggest markets after announcing there would be a coordinated response at matches to Russia’s invasion of its neighbour.
China has denounced sanctions that have been imposed over the invasion, blaming the United States and its allies for provoking Moscow.
The Premier League announced on Wednesday that this weekend’s games would see team captains wear special armbands in Ukrainian colours and a moment of reflection and solidarity before kick-off.
It said large screens at grounds would display ‘Football Stands Together’ against a blue and yellow backdrop, matching the colours of the Ukrainian flag, with the same words shown on LED perimeter boards during games
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/china-may-pull-coverage-of-premier-league-this-weekend-over-support-for-ukraine/ar-AAUBIfB?ocid=msedgntp
The world’s richest league was facing a complete blackout in one of its biggest markets after announcing there would be a coordinated response at matches to Russia’s invasion of its neighbour.
China has denounced sanctions that have been imposed over the invasion, blaming the United States and its allies for provoking Moscow.
The Premier League announced on Wednesday that this weekend’s games would see team captains wear special armbands in Ukrainian colours and a moment of reflection and solidarity before kick-off.
It said large screens at grounds would display ‘Football Stands Together’ against a blue and yellow backdrop, matching the colours of the Ukrainian flag, with the same words shown on LED perimeter boards during games
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/china-may-pull-coverage-of-premier-league-this-weekend-over-support-for-ukraine/ar-AAUBIfB?ocid=msedgntp