Oh man, I get annoyed by this all the time! Everyone always says you've gotta pay for a bunch of different streaming services just to watch live football on TV. Honestly, I've been in the same spot—just wanting to watch the big games without emptying my wallet. Here's what I've learned:

First, if you don't care about watching everything and just want the biggest matches, a lot of pubs and restaurants play them live. That's a fun way to catch games for free with friends. Also, in the UK, the BBC and ITV sometimes have free broadcasts of big events, so I always check their schedules first.

If you're just looking online, some platforms like UEFA.tv and even YouTube sometimes stream certain games for free, especially things like U17 tournaments or match highlights. I remember catching an entire Europa League final simulation on YouTube; it wasn't the real thing, but it was pretty fun.

You can also hunt for free trial periods on services like Sky Sports, TNT Sports, or discovery+. I've definitely made new emails just for that. Just gotta be careful with sketchy websites—they can be super dodgy and full of ads.

Basically, if you shop around, talk to your friends, or check out social media, you can almost always find a way to watch live football on TV for cheap or free. Good luck and may your streams never lag!