LONDON (AP)—England fans will only be able to watch Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on the Internet because TV networks wouldn’t pay for the broadcast rights.
England is already guaranteed a place in South Africa next year, which means interest back home has taken away the game’s importance as far as TV companies are concerned.
Coverage will only be available at a cost on the Internet in Britain, with certain British newspaper Web sites taking the pay-per-view feed.
Odeon cinemas will also air the match, but commercial outlets such as pubs and restaurants won’t be able to show it.
Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson will provide expert analysis for the transmission.
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