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Strong competition serves up French Open rights boost in Europe
The Fédération Française de Tennis has increased the value of its European media rights by nearly 20 per cent in its pan-continental deal with US media giant Discovery, driven by strong competition for the rights.
Cash-strapped Rai powerless to stop Coppa Italia loss to Mediaset
Mounting debts and a lack of flexibility hampered Rai’s bid to retain Coppa Italia rights from 2021-22, leaving Italy’s public-service broadcaster without live, premium club football for at least the next three seasons.
DAZN deal points to new commercial era for Women’s Champions League
Uefa marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein believes DAZN's new deal for media rights to the Uefa Women’s Champions League will take women’s football to new levels of popularity, unlocking its commercial potential in the process.
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Le Sports acquires AFC rights, seals stake in Lagardère’s Asia-focused business
Le Sports has acquired rights for Asian Football Confederation events in a deal that has given the Chinese internet company a 20-per-cent stake in the Lagardère Sports agency’s Asia-focused division.
AFC signs major deal with DDMC Sports, Fortis
The Asian Football Confederation has today (Monday) entered into an agreement with the DDMC Sports International division of Chinese sports and entertainment company Wuhan DDMC Culture Co, and Fortis Sports, a joint venture made up of the Catalyst Media and Synergy Sports agencies, for its commercial rights for the period spanning 2021 to 2028.
Chinese Super League agrees streaming rights deal with Dongqiudi
Chinese football-focused digital platform Dongqiudi has acquired non-exclusive live streaming rights for the Chinese Super League in a three-season deal starting with the upcoming 2021 season
China Sports Media distributes Copa América rights to streaming trio
The China Sports Media agency has distributed digital media rights in China for the forthcoming Copa América tournament to streaming platforms PP Sports, Kuaishou and Huya in non-exclusive deals.