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Liam Bryce

Scotland fans face Nations League TV blackout as two crucial clashes 'snubbed' by broadcaster

Scotland fans could be left in the dark for upcoming Nations League clashes against Armenia and the Republic of Ireland, according to a report.

According to the Daily Mail, Channel 4 have struck a deal to air England's Nations League fixtures in June - but that the broadcaster have snubbed the chance to show Steve Clarke 's side in action.

Sky Sports' deal to broadcast the national team ends this summer following the conclusion of the World Cup play-offs.

Scotland face Armenia in Yerevan on June 8 and Ireland in Dublin on June 11.

It follows the announcement that Scotland's World Cup and Euro qualifiers will be broadcast exclusively on Nordic subscription service Viaplay from 2024 to 2028.

In a deal dictated by UEFA, the move to the online streaming platform will incur further costs for Scottish football fans, who already face sky-high fees to follow their club and national team.

To watch Scotland, SPFL matches and Scottish sides in Europe on TV, supporters require - at least - a subscription to Sky Sports, BT Sport, Premier Sports and a TV licence.

And that's before considering the cost of season tickets and club TV fees.

In a statement announcing the Viaplay deal on Wednesday, the SFA insisted they were holding talks with UEFA and the broadcaster with a view to making some Scotland matches free-to-air.

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