Sportsnet acquires World Cup qualifier package

Canadian pay-television broadcaster Rogers Sportsnet has acquired rights for more than 250 international football matches in the lead-up to the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

Sportsnet will cover World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches involving top European nations such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain and England.

The deal bolsters Sportsnet’s football rights portfolio, following its recent renewal of Uefa Champions League and Europa League rights.