LONDON: The Premier League announced Tuesday it was suspending its broadcast deal with its Russian broadcast partner following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The decision was made at a shareholders’ meeting in London.
The Premier League will also donate £1 million ($1.3 million) to support the people affected by the war.
The decision was made at a shareholders’ meeting in London.
The Premier League will also donate £1 million ($1.3 million) to support the people affected by the war.
The Premier League and its clubs today unanimously agreed to suspend our agreement with Russian broadcast partner R… https://t.co/NucAhweVK0
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“The Premier League and its clubs today unanimously agreed to suspend our agreement with Russian broadcast partner Rambler (Okko Sport) with immediate effect and to donate £1 million to support the people of Ukraine,” a statement issued by England‘s top-flight said.
“The league strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those impacted.”
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