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Business of Soccer

/ 26 days ago

De Laurentiis says live soccer matches should be free on TV

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed that soccer should be free to watch from all over the world. The Italian businessman made the comments during a recent appearance at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit in London. The meeting involved a series of top officials within the sport from various nations. “It should […]

American Soccer

/ 54 days ago

MLS earns less TV revenue than bottom 2 relegated EPL teams

The Premier League is the undisputed worldwide leader when it comes to generating television revenue in soccer. After all, the English division not only brings in the most money, but they dominate other significant leagues. A previous report even showed that relegated English teams in 2022 earned higher broadcasting funds than champions of other European […]

ESPN

/ 187 days ago

ESPN may launch ESPN standalone app earlier than expected

Disney has been publicly discussing a decision to transition ESPN to a standalone app for months now. The massive company currently owns an 80% majority stake in the traditional sports television network. As broadcasting continues a shift towards streaming, Disney is clearly looking at shaking things up at ESPN. Disney/ESPN was recently deadlocked in negotiations […]

FOX Sports

/ 236 days ago

FOX reveals commentators for Women's World Cup round of 16

FOX Sports continues their coverage of the Women's World Cup from Australia and New Zealand. The broadcasting giant has unveiled their complete list of commentator pairing for the round of 16 games at the 2023 Women's World Cup. FOX Sports network is currently the English-language home of the tournament here in the United States. Telemundo, […]

ABC TV

/ 259 days ago

Disney open to selling TV assets, which could include ABC

Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the massive media conglomerate may soon sell their broadcast television assets. This would obviously include traditional network TV channel ABC. Iger announced the news on Thursday morning during an interview with CNBC. The business executive just received a two-year contract extension with Disney earlier in the week. Iger […]

Apple TV

/ 921 days ago

How ‘Ted Lasso’ became a hit with soccer moms and fútbol fans

Ted Lasso made his first appearance in American media via short skits on NBC Sports' YouTube channel to promote its coverage of English soccer. The fictional American soccer coach was featured for promotional purposes soon after NBC Sports acquired the rights to broadcast the Premier League in the United States. That was in 2013. Then, […]