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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mike Taylor

England fans fume as BBC coverage cuts out during crucial Bellingham attack

  • England fans were left disappointed after coverage of the England v DR Congo game went blank during a dangerous attack.
  • The crucial round-of-32 match at the Atlanta Stadium is being broadcast live on BBC One and streaming on BBC iPlayer.
  • Jude Bellingham advanced forward but the screen went blank for 10 seconds as the coverage resumed with England still in possession, meaning fans missed the Real Madrid star’s dangerous shot that forced a crucial save from DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.
  • Many England fans on social media were left fuming, with one comment of “BBC feed just cut with England on attack” while another posted: “Disappointed the BBC feed just went off, even more disappointed its come back on”.
  • The BBC has yet to comment on the issue, with many speculating it was a technical fault with the main FIFA feed.

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