Stephen Forrester
Staff Writer
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.
Sky Italia, a leading pay-TV broadcaster, has recently secured two new TV rights packages for Serie B, Italy's second-tier domestic soccer league. The acquisition will last until the end of the current season.The broadcaster has purchased a highlights package that includes goals and highlights from all matches played in each remaining round of the league. Additionally, Sky has also acquired a bar-hotel package which grants it rights to provide live broadcasts of Serie B matches in commercial est...
Football enthusiasts across India are set for an adrenaline-filled season as WAVES OTT continues its exclusive partnership with DFB-Pokal. The platform is all set to bring live coverage of the high-stakes semi-final matches on April 2nd and 3rd, culminating with the grand finale on May 24th, 2025.Following a successful streaming of the quarter-finals, WAVES OTT is further cementing its position as India's leading destination for world-class football action. This move offers fans a front-row seat...
Football is a sport that has seen many greats, but few have managed to transcend their playing days and become an authority in the sport. One such individual is Alan Hansen, a Liverpool legend and defensive maestro who later became one of football’s most respected voices. His contributions to football and broadcasting have now been recognised with an MBE.Hansen's career at Liverpool was nothing short of remarkable. Over 14 years, he became the linchpin of one of the club's most dominant sides. H...
The Carabao Cup final between Newcastle United and Liverpool, held on Sunday 16 March, attracted a peak audience of just under eight million viewers. This figure is the combined total from across Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, ITV1 and ITVX.Newcastle United's historic 2-1 victory over Premier League table leaders Liverpool was their first trophy win since 1955. The match was broadcasted on multiple channels due to a joint broadcasting deal agreed upon by Sky and ITV last year.Embed...
Mediaset España, the Spanish division of the Italy-based broadcasting group, has successfully secured a sublicensing deal with global streaming service DAZN. This agreement allows Mediaset to broadcast men's soccer’s revamped Club World Cup (CWC) club competition in 2025.Under this agreement, Mediaset will provide live free-to-air coverage of one fixture per day during the US-based tournament across Spain. This arrangement mirrors a similar deal that the broadcaster recently struck in Italy.Embe...