Bandsports embraces Colombian football with new rights deal

Brazilian pay-television broadcaster Bandsports has acquired rights to Categoría Primera A, the top division of Colombian club football.

The agreement commenced yesterday (Sunday) with Bandsports broadcasting the finale of the 2016 Apertura season. The game saw Independiente Medellin defeat Junior 2-0 in the second leg of the finals clash, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win.

The deal marks the first time Bandsports has televised the Colombian league, with the broadcaster stating it has acquired rights to the competition for the next two years.