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Andrew Dowdeswell

Why Chelsea's Club World Cup final is being televised in the UK as landmark rule bypassed

The 3pm blackout rule will not apply to the Club World Cup final that Chelsea are likely to feature in.

The match is due to be broadcast on Channel 4 after the television station secured rights to the competition.

In the United Kingdom, no live football can be televised that clashes with the 3 pm kick-offs on a Saturday afternoon to protect match-going attendances in the lower leagues.

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