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UEFA have rubbished reports that special dispensation was awarded to the FA to allow tonight's FA Cup replay between Hull and Arsenal to be shown on TV.

It had been reported in England that dispensation was awarded after talks between the FA and UEFA, but that is not the case with UEFA likely to look at any rule breaches at the end of the season.

The FA had decided to move the FA Cup replay forward by 45 minutes to a 7pm kick-off in a bid to get round the rules, but UEFA are unlikely to look favourable on that move.

A UEFA spokesperson said: "UEFA gave no dispensation for the Hull v Arsenal match and did not agree to a 7pm kick-off."

The FA have previously been fined by European football's governing body for flouting TV rules, with almost £1m in money being withheld by UEFA.

There was uproar in Scotland last month when fans faced a TV blackout for Scottish Cup replays when the games clashed with Champions League fixtures.

The SFA had gone to UEFA in a bid to show the replay of the Edinburgh Derby in the Scottish Cup fifth round but had their attempt rejected. Kilmarnock v Rangers couldn’t be shown on TV either.

A SFA spokesperson said: "We spoke to UEFA seeking dispensation to show the Hibernian v Hearts game and had it rejected. We were surprised to read the FA statement and are glad that UEFA have cleared the matter up."

Matches between Hearts and Hibs and Rangers and Kilmarnock weren't shown live on TV due to UEFA rules

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