Premier League terminates deal with Chinese broadcaster: "China is prepared to use football as a means through which to hurt Britain"

The deal with digital broadcaster PPTV was the league's biggest overseas TV deal at the time of signing.

Diplomatic issues between Britain and China have been brewing for some time.

"Others drawing revenues from Chinese sources need to be mindful of the potential challenges which they may face in the near future," an expert says.

Recently Southampton had to walk away from record shirt deal with Chinese company.