Now TV to show Copa América in Hong Kong

Hong Kong telecommunications company PCCW has acquired exclusive rights for the Copa América national team football tournament in Chile.

PCCW will show all 26 matches live via its pay-television service Now TV.

The company struck the rights deal with the MP & Silva agency, which has been marketing the tournament’s rights in Asia.

The competition will run from June 12 to July 5, with Uruguay and star striker Luis Suarez (pictured) seeking to defend the country’s title.