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/ 3728 days agoReview of FOX's Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich TV coverage
There’s been no doubt that FOX Sports has done an excellent job with their Bundesliga coverage for the 2015/16 season. With a strong set of studio talent led by Ian Joy, the opinions of Eric Wynalda, Thomas Hitzlsperger and Jovan Kirovski seem better suited for the Bundesliga, a league that they undoubtedly enjoy and know […]
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/ 3730 days agoFOX’s record-breaking Bundesliga number for Stuttgart-Hamburg
Congratulations to the Bundesliga and FOX Sports on the record-breaking audience of 468,000 who watched Stuttgart against Hamburg on the over-the-air FOX network last Saturday. The 468,000 number is the biggest audience ever on US television for a live Bundesliga match. With it being the first of 8 live Bundesliga matches that FOX will be […]
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/ 3731 days agoFOX Sports acquires English-language US TV rights to Mexico games through 2018
FOX Sports has acquired the English-language TV rights to 25 upcoming Mexico national team 'home' games from 2016 through 2018, according to a report in The New York Times. FOX, who replaces previous rights holder ESPN, acquired the rights from Univision Deportes for an undisclosed sum. The matches will include 'home' friendlies and World Cup qualifiers. […]
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/ 3733 days agoPremier League and Bundesliga to compete head-to-head
Two of the 5 over-the-air TV networks in the United States will be broadcasting European soccer games at the same time on Saturday when NBC features Southampton versus West Ham United, while FOX shows Bayer Leverkusen against Bayern Munich. Originally, FOX's high-profile game between Leverkusen and Bayern Munich was scheduled unopposed from Premier League competition on […]
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/ 3733 days agoPanini launches FIFA 365, sticker collection for fans of club soccer
After Panini's huge success with their 2014 FIFA World Cup sticker collection, Panini has returned with a brand-new collection. But despite the name 'FIFA 365,' which sounds like it'd be a collection focused on national teams, 'FIFA 365' instead focuses on the best club teams and their players from around the world. Panini has certainly […]
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/ 3733 days agoPep Guardiola will replace Manuel Pellegrini at Man City
Manchester City has announced that Pep Guardiola will join the club this summer as manager to replace Manuel Pellegrini. In a statement from the Club, Manchester City announced: "Manchester City can confirm that in recent weeks it has commenced and finalized negotiations with Pep Guardiola to become MCFC Head Coach for the 16/17 EPL season […]
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/ 3735 days agoMatt Miazga joins Chelsea in £3.5 million deal
US Men's National Team defender Matt Miazga has joined Chelsea on a four-and-a-half-year contract. The transfer fee is reportedly $5 million (£3.5 million). "I am very happy to sign for Chelsea, a world-famous club with a reputation for major success," said Miazga. "I am delighted to be in the Premier League, the best league in […]
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/ 3736 days agoFOX Soccer 2GO free trial starts today
FOX Soccer 2GO is offering a 7-day free trial to new subscribers of its live and on-demand streaming service. No promo codes are required. Plus, you don't need a cable or satellite TV subscription to watch the best Champions League, FA Cup, Bundesliga and other tournaments. With FOX Soccer 2GO, you can watch your favorite […]
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/ 3736 days agoUSWNT Olympic qualifiers to be shown on NBC Sports
NBC Sports will be broadcasting all 15 women's soccer qualifiers for the 2016 Summer Olympics. "We're pleased to provide coverage of the Olympic qualifying tournament in women's soccer, featuring the U.S. Women's National Team," said a NBC Sports Group spokesperson. NBC Sports will be broadcasting every game live on its streaming platform NBC Sports Live Extra, […]
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/ 3737 days agoViewership for NBC’s Crystal Palace documentary grows by 89%
NBCSN's critically-acclaimed documentary series entitled Premier League Behind The Badge: Crystal Palace has seen an 89% increase in the number of viewers from episode 1 to episode 2. Episode 2, which aired on January 24 and featured footage of Crystal Palace legend Ian Wright, was watched by 195,000 viewers, an increase of 89% from the […]
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/ 3737 days agoWhy are Bundesliga US TV ratings so poor?
After one month of no Bundesliga soccer due to the annual winter break, German soccer returned to US airwaves last weekend with a match between Bayern Munich and Hamburg. The game was shown live on FOX Sports 1. There was very little competition on other networks. Plus the game had the advantage of being shown during a […]
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/ 3738 days agoFOX announces TV coverage plans for Copa America Centenario
As we reported last night, FOX Sports has acquired the US English-language TV rights to Copa America Centenario, which will be played in stadiums throughout the United States this summer. FOX Sports is planning on televising all 32 matches live across 10 venues nationwide from June 3 to June 26, with matches appearing on FOX […]
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/ 3738 days agoCrystal Palace sees United States as virgin territory, says chairman Steve Parish
English Premier League club Crystal Palace sees the United States as a key target for the club to pursue to help grow its fanbase and commercial interests, club chairman Steve Parish told World Soccer Talk Radio this week in an exclusive interview. Parish was speaking on the heels of the successful launch of the first […]
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/ 3738 days agoAlex Teixeira hands in transfer request to Shakhtar Donetsk
Liverpool target Alex Teixeira has handed in a transfer request to Shakhtar Donetsk, a source has revealed to World Soccer Talk. The Brazilian attacking midfielder has been a transfer target for Liverpool during the January transfer window. There have been reports in the British media that the Reds made an offer of £28 million for […]
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/ 3738 days agoFOX Sports acquires rights to Copa America Centenario
FOX Sports has acquired the English-language TV rights to Copa America Centenario, according to a report by Sports Business Daily. As we first reported in May 2015, FOX Sports was on the verge of acquiring the English-language TV rights to Copa America Centenario after a competitive bidding process between several US sports networks. And then […]