Scotland’s Culture Secretary scored an own goal as he moaned about the BBC's coverage of England international football games - 15 years after it last had the broadcast rights. Angus Robertson accused the Beeb of double standards in the treatment of the Home Nations when it came to football coverage. But the national broadcaster does not show live England matches other than at major tournaments - and hasn't since losing the rights in 2008. I think we know the reason for that, but to me that is not an excuse for ignoring the coverage of Scotland football matches." "That will come as surprising news to the BBC, which doesn’t currently broadcast England matches."

Source: Express January 18, 2024 17:57 UTC