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Amazon's Prime Video OTT service has broadened its live sports offerings in the UK by introducing matches from French soccer's top-tier Ligue 1 on a pay-per-view (PPV) basis. This move is set to enhance the viewing experience for sports fans and provide additional options for sports betting enthusiasts.The deal will make up to three Ligue 1 games available each weekend on Prime Video's marketplace, starting with this weekend’s match between AJ Auxerre and Olympique de Marseille. The cost per gam...
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), the governing body of French soccer, has dipped into its reserve funds to compensate for a shortfall in payments from international sports streaming service DAZN. This move comes after DAZN withheld half of its scheduled rights fees payment, causing financial strain on the league and its member clubs.DAZN, which secured the rights to broadcast Ligue 1 matches following a contentious bidding process in mid-2024, was expected to distribute €70 million ($7...
The governance of French football by the Ligue de Football Professional (LFP) has come under severe criticism from Racing Club de Lens president, Joseph Oughourlian. In a recent interview with Le Parisien, Oughourlian expressed his disapproval of the league's TV deal with British broadcaster DAZN and attacked its long-term management of domestic and international broadcasting rights.Oughourlian highlighted a significant issue in the current system - frequent changes in broadcasters over six year...
The sports arm of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), SURJ Sports Investments, has completed a significant investment into the international sports-focused streaming service, DAZN. The deal is reportedly worth $1 billion in exchange for a 10% stake in the business.This investment will lead to the creation of a media joint venture named DAZN MENA, which will focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This new entity will serve as an “official streaming and broadcast partner...
Manchester United leading scorer, Amad Diallo, has suffered an ankle ligament injury during training and could potentially miss the rest of the season. This unfortunate incident is a significant setback for both the player and his team.The 22-year-old Ivory Coast international, who has scored six goals in this Premier League season, was ruled out of Ruben Amorim's squad for Sunday's clash with Tottenham Hotspur. He now faces a scan to assess the full extent of his injury.Embed from Getty ImagesW...
