Premier League, EFL Suspend TV Broadcasts in Russia

MAR 8 2022·Updated DEC 21 2022

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The Facts

The Premier League's 20 clubs have agreed to suspend its deal with Rambler Group for broadcasting matches on Okko Sport in Russia, effective immediately.
BBC News
The League said it condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and pledged £1M ($1.32M) to the Disasters Emergency Committee to provide humanitarian aid to the Ukrainian people.
BBC News
The English Football League also announced it has suspended broadcast feeds on Football TV, iFollow and other streaming services in Russia.
The Guardian
In addition, the Football Association has cut ties with the country, which means this month's FA Cup quarterfinals will not be seen in Russia.
The Guardian

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The Spin

Narrative A

Individuals, companies and social activists doing whatever they can to boycott Russia can help isolate the country and contribute to its economic strangulation.

nytimes

Narrative B

This will have little impact compared to the economic sanctions coming from the US and European countries, and Russia will likely only retaliate with its own boycotts and blocking of Western companies.

ABC News

Establishment-critical narrative

It's hypocritical to impose sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, but not on the US for invading Iraq for equally unjustified reasons, or on Israel for invading and annexing Arab lands.

Al Jazeera