Premier League games will no longer be shown in Russia. The English top division is reacting to the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine.
“The League condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine,” it said in a statement. “We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those affected.”
The contract with the Russian rights holder has been terminated. The broadcast stop is effective immediately. Four games scheduled for Thursday, including Chelsea’s game at Norwich City, can no longer be seen on Russian television.
The Premier League also announced it would be donating £1m (about €1.2m) to the people of Ukraine.