Chinese rights holders have told the Premier League they will not broadcast English top-flight matches this weekend because of the league's planned shows of support for Ukraine, the BBC has learnt.

China is a close political ally of Russia, which has invaded Ukraine.
The Premier League has said it "wholeheartedly rejects Russia's actions" and is set to show solidarity with Ukraine.

"We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted," it added, when announcing its plans earlier this week.

That will include captains wearing special armbands in Ukrainian colours, while stadium screens will display 'Football Stands Together' in front of the country's blue and yellow flag.

Fans have also been encouraged to join "a moment of reflection and solidarity before kick-off at each game".

When asked about the Chinese refusal to show matches, the Premier League declined to comment.

In 2019 China's state broadcaster CCTV removed an Arsenal-Manchester City game from its schedule after comments made by then-Gunners midfielder Mesut Ozil.

Ozil had posted on social media about the treatment of Uighur Muslims in China.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60524865

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We don't care

Lols!!!
Do we care?

China grew while keeping morals by sticking to principle.

They tell you yes and no despite what you think is the prevailing opinion or thought.

Even Obama didn't carry homo or other nonsensities towards their side..


Our Lady of China, St. Joseph, St. Francis Xavier, pray for me and them.

The US have misled Ukraine into an unnecessary war and the world into another cold war.

abouzaid:
The US have misled Ukraine into an unnecessary war and the world into another cold war.

How does it relate to this thread?

abouzaid:
The US have misled Ukraine into an unnecessary war and the world into another cold war.

Everyone blames US but we forget that this life is all about survival. Ukraine wants to partner with others to boost her Economy.

NothingDoMe:
Everyone blames US but we forget that this life is all about survival. Ukraine wants to partner with others to boost her Economy.

NATO is a military rather than an economic alliance, Ukraine is not even an EU member despite been surrounded by EU members.

abouzaid:
NATO is a military rather than an economic alliance, Ukraine is not even an EU member despite been surrounded by EU members.

The NATO stunt is just to take Putin off their backs so they can be free to join the EU. Ukraine is too strategic to Moscow to allow this happen.

NothingDoMe:
The NATO stunt is just to take Putin off their backs so they can be free to join the EU. Ukraine is too strategic to Moscow to allow this happen.

Russia have nothing to lose from Ukraine joining the EU, most of her biggest trading partners are EU members. The EU have no standing army.

abouzaid:
The US have misled Ukraine into an unnecessary war and the world into another cold war.

Mr trash, repeating the unfounded slogan.

NaughtyBrainiac:
China should do whatever they like. It won't change the fact that The EPL stand with Ukraine.

I love how colourful the EPL is, the messages they pass before those matches are always far-reaching.

Did you read the write up?