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Business of Soccer
/ 308 days agoAfter spending billions, DAZN wants to raise $1 billion more
DAZN is apparently looking to raise significant new funds heading into 2024. According to Bloomberg, the London-based sports streaming platform has held several discussions with potential investors in recent months. Sources at the company claim that DAZN is even exploring the possibility of raising around $1 billion. The move would help the company expand their […]
ESPN
/ 829 days agoESPN wants FIFA 2030 World Cup rights
In a recent podcast interview, the head of ESPN revealed that the company wants the FIFA 2030 World Cup rights. ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, speaking on Sports Media with Richard Deitsch, discussed the potential of the tournament coming back to ESPN. Deitsch asked if ESPN would consider broadcasting the World Cup again, something Pitaro and ESPN […]
FIFA
/ 884 days agoFIFA+ and what it may mean for the future of soccer
In 2022, FIFA plans to stream over 29,000 men’s matches and 11,000 women’s matches on its FIFA+ streaming app. Initially, these live streams are all free for users; initially being the key word. Advertising and sponsorship are surely on the horizon. FIFA oversees six confederations and 211 individual men's nations as members. Plus, there are […]