Shows of solidarity for Ukraine are the reason for this. There will be a “Show of Solidarity” before all games.
The Chinese TV rights holder for the English football Premier League is reportedly not broadcasting the games at the weekend. The background is therefore planned statements of solidarity for Ukraine, as the BBC reported on Friday. The top English league announced a “Show of Solidarity” for the people of Ukraine for all games this week. “The Premier League and our clubs wholeheartedly reject Russia’s actions,” it said in a statement.
Teams and stadium-goers have been asked to take part in a “moment of reflection and solidarity” before matches. In addition, the captains of the 20 Premier League teams are to wear armbands in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, blue and yellow. The colors will also appear on stadium screens and in logos and profiles on TV screens.
China has so far abstained from votes in United Nations bodies on resolutions condemning Russian action in Ukraine. However, the decision not to broadcast the Premier League games should be interpreted as taking sides with Moscow.