China Pulls Premier League Coverage Over Shows of Ukraine Solidarity

China Pulls Premier League Coverage Over Shows of Ukraine Solidarity
A banner that reads "We stand with Ukraine" is displayed during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on Feb. 26, 2022. OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images
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The Chinese broadcaster of the English Premier League will not air any of its games over the weekend due to the league’s planned displays of support for Ukraine.

Upcoming Premier League games through Monday will feature shows of support for Ukrainian sovereignty and for the people of Ukraine, including armbands, boards, and screens displaying “Football Stands Together” in front of the country’s yellow and blue flag. There will also be a “moment of reflection and solidarity” taking place each game before kick-off.

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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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