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February 27, 2020 Arsenal's Joe Willock and teammates look dejected after the match REUTERS
The Premier League has terminated a lucrative broadcasting contract with its licensee in China, dealing a further blow to the English top-flight as clubs adjust to heavy losses as a result of the coronavirus.
Streaming service PPTV agreed a reported $700 million (£524 million) deal for the right to broadcast all 380 Premier League matches per season from 2019 to 2022.
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