Premier League and EFL suspend broadcast deals with Russia following invasion of Ukraine

The Premier League and EFL have suspended their broadcast deals with Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. All 20 Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to suspend the agreement with Russian broadcast partner Rambler (Okko Sport) in a meeting on Tuesday. Ad/> The Premier League will also donate £1m to the Disasters Emergency Committee relief fund.

Premier LeagueConte: Top-four finish would be 'our Premier League title'6 HOURS AGO “The league strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” a statement said. “We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those impacted. The £1million donation will be made to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to deliver humanitarian aid directly to those in need.

“This action follows a weekend of matches displaying league-wide support for Ukraine. All club captains wore special armbands and fans joined players, managers, match officials and club staff in a moment of reflection and solidarity before kick-off at each match. Conte: Top-four finish would be our PL title Guardiola still 'so angry' with Walker for three-match ban “Big screens displayed «Football Stands Together» against the backdrop of the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag.

These words were also shown on LED perimeter boards during matches. “This message of solidarity was visible to fans around the world across Premier League digital channels and via match broadcasts. “This is in addition to the numerous ways in which clubs continue to display their support.” The EFL has also suspended broadcast ties with Russia.