BBC · Oct 10, 2020

Premier League pay-per-view plan will 'drive fans towards illegal streams'

Premier League clubs voted 19-1 in favour of this "interim solution" - with Leicester City the only one to vote against itBroadcasting Premier League matches on a pay-per-view basis will lead to fans watching on illegal streams, says a football finance expert.

The Premier League clubs see the "interim solution" as a way for people to still watch their teams, but some fans have criticised the £14.95 charge.

"It is going to drive people towards piracy," said Kieran Maguire.

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