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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

FA 'fury' over games shown in Russia as footage 'manipulated' to remove Ukraine messages

The FA has been left fuming after the FA Cup was shown in Russia with footage manipulated so that shows of support for Ukraine are removed.

It was quarter-final weekend in the competition with one match being played on Saturday and three on Sunday. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has seen several nations attempt to restrict their matches being shown as way of protest. However, the FA's hands were tied regarding FA Cup matches after the rights to show the competition in Russia were sold by IMG.

Talks were held with an international agency as they requested a suspension of the TV rights, but the games were still shown in Russia. Clubs in England have made huge efforts to support Ukraine and its people whilst the likes of Oleksandr Zinchenko were in action at the weekend.

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