Disney+ says ad break during Arsenal Women's Champions League match was unscheduled
Disney+ said an advertising break that interrupted coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener was not planned, amid a broadcast that also featured a dog, a vegetable platter and a rotating floor.

Disney+ has said that an advertising break which interrupted its coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener was unscheduled, according to the BBC.
The broadcast of the match drew attention for a number of unusual features, including the appearance of a dog on set, a vegetable platter and a rotating floor, the BBC reported.
Disney+ did not provide extensive detail on why the ad break occurred or how it plans to address the issue in future broadcasts, based on the available reporting.
The incident has drawn attention to broadcast coverage of women's football as interest in the sport continues to grow.
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