South America
South American clubs form pressure group over Conmebol broadcast revenues
A group of 15 leading South American football clubs have joined forces to establish a new organisation designed to enhance their position concerning the distribution of broadcast revenues by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
Canal del Fútbol evaluating options after failed rights tender
Canal del Fútbol, the broadcaster which holds exclusive rights to domestic football in Chile, is evaluating its options after a tender process for highlights rights to the top-tier Campeonato Nacional failed to secure suitable offers.
Esporte Interativo seeks to oust Globo as Brasileiro rights-holder – reports
Brazilian sports broadcaster Esporte Interativo has made a substantial offer to secure the pay-television rights to Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, the top division of Brazilian football, according to multiple reports.
Argentinian government increases ‘Football for All’ budget
The Argentinian government has increased the budget for its ‘Football for All’ scheme, which ensures coverage of football’s top two divisions in the country is available on free-to-air television.
Sky Racing World to distribute Australian racing in Brazil
Sky Racing World, a US-based distributor of international horse racing to the Americas, has entered into a partnership with Spanish multinational gaming group Codere to provide live video streams of Australian racing in Brazil.
Telefónica to launch new video services in Latin America
Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica has announced plans to launch a number of new video services in seven Latin American markets.
Globo awarded long-term Olympic rights in Brazil
Brazilian media company Globo has been awarded rights for the Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee through to 2032.
RedeTV deal boosts exposure for Brazilian basketball league
The Brazilian Basketball League (LNB) has enhanced the reach of its top-tier club competition, the NBB, through a new two-season rights deal with commercial broadcaster RedeTV.
Fox Sports pulls out of running for Chilean football channel
Pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports has withdrawn its offer to acquire Canal del Fútbol, the broadcaster that has exclusive rights to domestic football in Chile, according to Chilean newspaper El Mercurio.
NBA boosts Globosat partnership with digital deal
North American basketball league the NBA has expanded its partnership with Brazilian pay-television broadcaster Globosat through a new digital deal.
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.
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.
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.
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.