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UEFA Forces Removal of Scotland Fans’ Celebration Clips From X

UEFA cites its exclusive ownership of competition audiovisual rights to justify takedown requests.

Overview

  • The Scottish Football Supporters Association says lawyers acting for UEFA flagged posts for breaching match‑footage rules, leading to multiple deletions.
  • The supporters’ group reports its X account was blocked after the takedown requests were processed.
  • The clips, around 40 seconds each, captured pub celebrations with the BBC’s live coverage visible in the background, according to co‑founder Paul Goodwin.
  • The videos followed Scotland’s 4-2 win over Denmark that clinched a first World Cup berth since 1998 and prompted widespread sharing.
  • UEFA points to its exclusive audiovisual rights and routinely removes unofficial match footage on digital platforms, including YouTube.