Chinese Premier League rights holder iQIYI Sports has stated that it will not be airing any premier league games this weekend as a result of the Premier League governing body's stance on the Ukraine/ Russia war.
The Premier League revealed on Thursday that pro-Ukraine and anti-war messages will be added into the international feed this weekend. According to the statement, "The Premier League and our clubs wholeheartedly reject Russia's actions and will be showing support for the people of Ukraine at all matches this weekend.
"We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted."
Richard Masters, Premier League chief executive said the league’s Russian television deal with Rambler was under review as he suspects that broadcast rights holder may block out their messaging, which they had planned to use as a pretext to terminate the contract next week.
The boycott of EPL games by china will start with Leicester City’s home clash against Leeds United on Saturday, and this may lead to further collapse in EPL's revenue.
