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Sky and BT could broadcast football matches for free if games have to be played without fans behind closed doors amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The broadcasting giants may be requested to show games for free if spectators are banned - news that will no doubt interest Leicester City fans.

The news has emerged as fears surface over fans attending games amid the coronavirus outbreak, which has seen over 200 cases in the UK, and three deaths.

Broadcasters will be urged to continue showing games at empty stadiums and subscription TV channels believe they may be asked to make games free-to-air, it is claimed.

A Government minister, meanwhile, has allayed fears that sporting events will imminently have to be cancelled, postponed or played behind closed doors due to coronavirus concerns.

National media reports in recent days have indicated there is a "growing expectation" Premier League matches could be held in empty stadiums within weeks.

Speaking today on BBC Radio 5 Live, culture secretary Oliver Dowden said: "At this stage we're not in the territory of cancelling or postponing events."

He added: "I was at Twickenham (for England v Wales) with the Prime Minister (on Saturday).

"There was a huge crowd of people there. There is no reason why people should not be going to those events.

"It is very premature to be talking about things like that."