Spanish football league La Liga has decided to alter the kick-off time of one match every Saturday in order to cater to 'accommodate' audiences in the United Kingdom.
La Liga president Javier Tebas said that the decision has been taken in order to adhere to the UK broadcasting law.
Ther British law does not allow games to be shown on television from 2.45pm until 5.15pm, reported The Guardian.
In 2013, viewers in the UK reportedly missed the first 15 minutes of the highly anticipated Real Madrid- Barcelona clash due to this law.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app