Image copyright SNS Image caption Researchers found an extremely high volume of alcohol marketing during a match between Scotland's two professional rugby teamsCampaigners are calling for alcohol sponsorship to be banned in Scottish sport. Researchers found alcohol companies represented 7% of the main official sponsors or partners of Scottish football and rugby teams in 2018-19. Sports minister Joe FitzPatrick said he would begin a consultation on alcohol sponsorship restrictions. The charity Alcohol Focus Scotland and public health experts from Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (Shaap) want the Scottish government to ban alcohol sponsorship from sport. 'Highly visible'The University of Stirling study examined the top two SPFL divisions and both of Scotland's professional rugby union teams, as well as the Scottish Football Association and Scottish Rugby.

Source: BBC March 04, 2020 00:26 UTC