Champions League broadcasters must show live matches on internet

The Guardian reports on the likely retention of joint rights to Champions League football by BSkyB and ITV, with the related development of online broadcasting:

"in an effort to promote viewing across a range of platforms and continue to placate European commission competition authorities who want to see rights owners encouraging mobile phone and internet usage, both will have to simulcast games on the internet.

"A spokesman for Uefa confirmed that all broadcasters showing games live would be "obliged" to show them online. Uefa has allowed clubs to show delayed Champions League coverage and highlights online, never live broadcasts."