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https://www.thenational.scot/comment...tish-football/
Another obvious underlying challenge for the Scottish Football Association (SFA) is the television broadcast deal they struck with Viaplay, the Scandi media group who deploy a paywall and subscription system for Scotland games. Many feel cheated from what they think is an inalienable right to watch the national team free of charge.
Only a small section of Scots has been able to follow the progress of Steve Clarke’s side and last week, the MP Gavin Newlands told Westminster it was “inherently unfair” that fans cannot watch Scotland’s men’s games for free while those in England and Wales can.” Newlands has asked for a meeting with Culture, Media and Sports Secretary Lucy Frazer to “fix the issue”.
It is alas an issue that is not easily fixed unless Viaplay rips up its contract, and the public service broadcasters are bounced into action. Or some otherwise nameless billionaire treats the nation to a freebie.
Viaplay has only recently sacked its CEO and announced a massive cost-cutting exercise, paring back an expansion into feature film production. Generosity is not currently on its radar.
Only a small section of Scots has been able to follow the progress of Steve Clarke’s side and last week, the MP Gavin Newlands told Westminster it was “inherently unfair” that fans cannot watch Scotland’s men’s games for free while those in England and Wales can.” Newlands has asked for a meeting with Culture, Media and Sports Secretary Lucy Frazer to “fix the issue”.
It is alas an issue that is not easily fixed unless Viaplay rips up its contract, and the public service broadcasters are bounced into action. Or some otherwise nameless billionaire treats the nation to a freebie.
Viaplay has only recently sacked its CEO and announced a massive cost-cutting exercise, paring back an expansion into feature film production. Generosity is not currently on its radar.


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