Stephen has been a huge football fan and keen writer for decades. He has showcased his skills on his own personal blog, while contributing to other online publications on the subjects of sport and other topics. When it comes to watching the beautiful game, he is a passionate Aston Villa supporter, who also takes a big interest in the fortunes of Celtic. We hope to hone Stephen's interest and knowledge for the game, along with his long-term writing experience, to give him the platform he deserves to showcase his abilities. We are very happy to have Stephen as a part of our growing editorial team.
In a significant development for sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts, Discovery+ has announced that it will be streaming the 2025 men’s UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League finals free-to-air. This move is set to revolutionize the way football fans access some of the most anticipated matches in European football. TNT Sport will air all three 2025 men’s UEFA European Cup finals during May. The coverage will also be accessible free of charge via Discovery+. This initi...
Sports subscription streaming service, DAZN, has secured a significant package of free-to-air (FTA) domestic live broadcast rights for Spanish soccer's LaLiga. This move marks a shift in the landscape of sports broadcasting as DAZN replaces Mediapro, the previous holder of this rights package.The deal covers one live FTA game per week for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 campaigns. This addition complements the existing pay-TV package already held by DAZN, which was announced in late 2021. LaLiga is obli...
The Belgium Cup Final, a thrilling match between Club Brugge and Anderlecht, recently made headlines not just for the exciting gameplay but also for its innovative use of 5G technology in broadcasting. This article delves into how technology companies Citymesh, NEP and Sony collaborated to carry out a successful 5G production trial on behalf of media group DPG Media.Citymesh, a leading technology company and service provider, along with NEP and Sony carried out an extensive trial using private 5...
Gary Lineker, the highest paid presenter at the BBC for seven consecutive years, has recently shed light on his decision to leave the corporation after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage. The ex-footballer and long-time presenter of Match of the Day (MOTD) will be ending his tenure with a current salary of £1.35m.Lineker, 64, has been a staple in sports broadcasting since he began presenting MOTD in 1999. However, his journey with the broadcaster is set to conclude after he leads their coverage...
The protracted dispute between Ligue 1 and sports streaming service DAZN has finally reached its conclusion. The resolution involves DAZN paying a hefty termination fee of €100m to Ligue 1. This development leaves the French league with two options - finding a new broadcast partner or venturing into direct-to-consumer (D2C) services.DAZN's contract with Ligue 1 was terminated after just one season. Previously, the French league had sold most of its domestic TV rights to DAZN for an impressive €3...
