Match TV controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Sports.ru copyright litigation
Match TV brought legal claims against Sports.ru over the alleged unauthorized use of Football National League video clips. Sports.ru rejected the allegations and made counterclaims concerning Match TV’s own content practices.
2015
Dispute over launch leadership and commentary staff
The appointment of Tina Kandelaki as general producer produced mixed reactions among existing sports-media personnel and contributed to a public dispute with commentator Vasily Utkin.
2015
Moscow Metro advertising controversy
An investigation reported that Match TV promotional stickers were placed in the Moscow Metro at little or no commercial charge while other advertising activity was restricted. Questions were raised about whether the materials should have been treated as commercial or socially significant advertising.