Latin America
Traffic digs heels in over Conmebol rights
The Traffic Sports agency has said that it remains the international rights-holder for a series of tournaments operated by Conmebol, after the governing body of football in Latin America announced it had agreed a deal with pay-television broadcaster Fox International Channels.
Fox International Channels picks up Conmebol rights
International pay-television broadcaster Fox International Channels has acquired rights for a series of tournaments operated by Conmebol, the governing body of football in Latin America.
Conmebol ends Datisa contract, seeks new Copa América partner
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has taken over control of broadcast and sponsorship rights to the 2016 Copa América Centenario national team tournament.
Canal F1 Latin America enhances exposure ahead of Mexican GP’s return
The Mediapro agency has expanded the reach of its Formula One channel in Mexico ahead of the return of the motor racing championship to the country by agreeing a carriage deal with pay-television provider Axtel.
DirecTV retains Premier League rights in Latin America
Pan-regional pay-television broadcaster DirecTV has agreed a three-season extension to its rights deal in Latin America with club football competition the English Premier League.
Nordic territories deliver Scudamore and co staggering increases in latest set of deals
Strong competition in the Nordics between established media groups and an as-yet unidentified player helped the Premier League double its income in the region – continuing the remarkable start to its new international sales cycle.
Fox takes up MLS baton in LatAm
Fox Sports Latin America this week enhanced its football portfolio with a deal for US Major League Soccer.
Sports broadcasting heavyweights target Chile’s Canal del Fútbol – report
Sports broadcaster ESPN has joined beIN Media Group and pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports in making proposals for Canal del Fútbol, the broadcaster which holds exclusive rights to domestic football in Chile, according to Chilean newspaper Diario Financiero.
Fox Sports enhances MLS connection with Latin America deal
North American club football competition Major League Soccer has signed a four-year rights deal with pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports Latin America.
Sky Mexico scores Premier League rights extension
Pay-television broadcaster Sky Mexico has agreed a three-season extension to its rights deal with the Premier League, the top division of English club football.
TV Brasil enhances FTA coverage for Campeonato Brasileiro Serie B
Brazilian public-service broadcaster TV Brasil has acquired rights to Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, the second division of domestic club football.
Uruguayan FA set to appeal as judge upholds Full Play contract
The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has signalled its intention to appeal after a civil court judge ruled that it should maintain its broadcast rights deal with the Full Play agency.
Broadcasters sign up for women’s Hockey World League Final
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has unveiled the latest set of broadcast partners for the 2015 women’s Hockey World League Final, which will be played in Rosario, Argentina from December 5-13.
ESPN renews Premier League rights in Brazil
International pay-television broadcaster ESPN has extended an exclusive rights deal in Brazil for football’s English Premier League.
Full Play told to pay guarantee as Uruguayan court case decision delayed
Uruguayan Civil Court Judge Guzmán López has asked Full Play to provide a $1.75m (€1.55m) guarantee before making a decision over whether the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) can scrap a rights deal with the agency.
Globo secures 2016 Paralympics coverage
Brazilian media company Globo has acquired rights for the 2016 Paralympic Games.
NFL renews with digital delivery partner RR Media
The North American NFL American football league has renewed a partnership with digital media service provider RR Media.
Canal F1 Latin America widens reach ahead of Mexican GP’s return
The Mediapro agency has expanded the reach of its Formula One channel in Mexico by agreeing a carriage deal with pay-television operator Totalplay.