DAZN embarks on spending spree in Brazil, but Latin America launch halted
DAZN will pay $30m per year for the Copa Sudamericana in Brazil
Streaming service to pay about $10m per season for Serie A; $5m per season for Ligue 1
DirecTV snaps up Sudamericana in Latin America
DirecTV has acquired exclusive rights to the Copa Sudamericana in Latin America, multiple sources have told SportBusiness Media.
SuperSport picks up UFC rights in Africa after ESPN US deal clears path
African pay-television broadcaster SuperSport completed a complex negotiation with the Ultimate Fighting Championship last week, signing off on a new five-year contract.
The deal is worth $1.2m (€1.1
DAZN confirms Brazilian launch for March 2019
DAZN confirmed its launch in Brazil this morning (Thursday), along with its acquisitions of rights in the country to the Copa Sudamericana, Italy’s Serie A and France’s Ligue 1.
Sony picks up Mzansi Super League rights at no cost
Sony’s deal for Mzansi Super League rights in the Indian subcontinent carries no upfront fee and exists to facilitate sponsorship sales and build Indian interest in the league.
IMG strikes Serie A deal with ESPN in Latin America, the Caribbean
Pay-television broadcaster ESPN has struck a surprise deal with the IMG agency for Serie A rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
Eleven links up with Facebook in Portugal; STV in Scotland
Eleven Sports will show this weekend’s match between Bayern Munich and Fortuna Dusseldorf live on Facebook in Portugal. It is the first time a Bundesliga match will be shown on the platform in Portugal.
Manel Arroyo, managing director, Dorna Sports; Pilar Gancedo, director of media sales, Dorna Sports
Interview with Manel Arroyo, managing director at Dorna Sports, and Pilar Gancedo, director of media sales at Dorna Sports, about MotoGP's new deal with DAZN in Spain
Small increase for MotoGP in Spain, but Dorna banks on bigger audience
DAZN’s willingness to pay an increased rights fee – and its low price point for consumers – were the crucial factors in its successful bid for MotoGP rights in Spain this month. DAZN
Ex-Turner executive Aquilino joins FC Diez Media
Felipe Aquilino has joined FC Diez Media as its new head of media, and will be responsible for the sales of media rights to the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana around the world