New £50,000 warning to Old Firm fans planning to watch game this weekend on illegal streaming channels
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic and Rangers will face each other in a hotly-anticipated Premiership clash this weekend, but for Old Firm fans planning to watch the action from Celtic Park on Saturday, May 11 on a dodgy livestream, it could cost them a £50,000 fine.
The title showdown will only be broadcast by Sky Sports and shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football from 11.30am.
However, as with most top-flight sports, there are bound to be websites sharing illegal streams of the game, with most promoting their illegal screening on social media ahead of kick-off.
While catching a game through unauthorised means might seem convenient, the implications of such actions are severe in the UK.For those not willing to settle for free, live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland or the Sportscene highlights on Saturday night, sports analyst Alex Hemming from Free Bets Ireland, looks at the legal repercussions, including specific fines and the efforts of law enforcement to crackdown on this issue.Alex warned: “The risks associated with illegal streaming of sports in the UK are significant and multifaceted.
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