Rai snaps up Euro U-21 rights

Italian state broadcaster Rai has acquired exclusive rights for the 2013 Uefa Euro U-21 national team football tournament.

Rai, which struck the deal with the CAA Eleven agency, will show live coverage of matches and highlights from the competition in Israel.

The agreement covers internet and mobile platforms as well as television.

Italy is one of the eight teams competing at the event, which will run from June 5-18.