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EFL and Scottish league pushing to stop illegal broadcast of matches in Russia

The Guardian Sport · 24 August 2026 at 11:43

EFL and Scottish league pushing to stop illegal broadcast of matches in Russia

Leagues stopped rights packages in Russia in 2022 They are considering legal action against Football TV The English Football League and Scottish Professional Football League have launched investigations and are considering legal action after discovering that television coverage of their matches has been broadcast in Russia this season.

Football TV, a Russian subscription and streaming service, has broadcast numerous games from the opening two rounds of the EFL, as well as Scottish Premiership matches featuring Celtic, Rangers and Hearts.

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EFL and Scottish league pushing to stop illegal broadcast of matches in Russia

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