All DAZN articles
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PeopleBT’s Pete Oliver seals DAZN transfer
SME lead and former BT Sport marketing guru makes move to DAZN.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Spain: Movistar retail staff in line for pay rise
Unions negotiate 1% salary increase for Movistar retail staff; retail revamp continues with five new stores; Telefónica is discussions with DAZN for remaining La Liga matches.
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M&A
Discovery JV: BT Sport to be unbundled from BT
Another twist to the tale as BT and Discovery enter exclusive discussions. Jansen indicates agreement encompasses Eurosport UK and ‘Discovery app’, hinting at sports content tie‑up; says deal has “no downsides”. The move could be a huge blow to DAZN, which appeared to have secured an $800m buyout.
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M&A
DAZN retakes lead in BT Sport race
Sports streaming specialist in pole position to land $800m deal. Discovery JV still a possibility, but cash injection may be preferable as BT invests in 5G and fibre rollouts.
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Content & TV
Movistar, DAZN secure five-year La Liga deals
La Liga generates €4.95bn in revenue from new round of concessions. Movistar’s controversial agreement on hold ahead of talks between Telefónica and regulator CNMC.
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M&A
BT Sport mulls Discovery JV as DAZN buyout stalls
Discovery in talks with BT over sports broadcasting partnership. Deal would offer strong alternative to DAZN’s £600m buyout attempt.
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Products & Services
Telefónica “aiming for deflation” in La Liga rights tender
League offers up to five‑year contracts, ignoring regulator advice. Depreciation anticipated following Lionel Messi departure. Companies have until mid‑December to apply.
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M&A
DAZN targets Premier League with BT Sport bid — reports
Reports indicate BT is in “advanced” stage talks with DAZN to offload BT Sport, with a deal mooted “within weeks”. Broadcasting rights the big‑ticket item for US streaming specialist, while BT looks to focus efforts on network expansion.
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Public Affairs
Movistar builds defence against CNMC F1 rights decision
Operator to take Spanish regulator to national court over antitrust complaint lodged in August 2021. Telefónica’s F1 deal with DAZN in the spotlight of fresh DTS terms troubles.
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Strategy & Change
Movistar shares football rights with challenger Orange
Orange takes up alternative broadcaster title with La Liga and UEFA tournament showings in Spain. Movistar pockets an estimated €350m from the deal.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Sky “fundamental” to BT Sport strategic partnerships
As BT’s sports broadcasting division hunts for minority investors or strategic partners, CEO Jansen puts Sky tie‑up front and centre. ITV backs away from chipping in, but remains keen on partnership.
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Products & Services
Movistar+ sets stage for aggregator play in Spain
New CEO Cristina Burzako restructures and refocuses strategy. Focus tightening on partnerships and customer experience, but original content and exclusive sport remain important differentiators. Amidst Movistar+ revamp, Telefónica faces big decisions and bigger bills for content rights.
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M&A
Murdoch’s News UK steps away from BT Sport talks
News UK has pulled back from talks with BT regarding a partnership for the sports broadcasting business. Discovery and ITV said to remain in contention, with DAZN seemingly the keenest of the bunch.
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Strategy & Change
BT in talks to sell BT Sport stake
Early discussions with potential investors underway, as BT seeks strategic partners to “strengthen our sports business”. Volatile sports rights costs, and minimal benefits to ownership within emerging Consumer business model likely prompting talks. BT Sport rumours reignite Openreach sale speculation, underlining the Group’s need to find financial headroom for ...
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Content & TV
Ex-BT chief Patterson tipped for Super League top‑spot
Former BT CEO Patterson said to be among those considered for controversial European Super League stewardship. Former employer BT stands against the breakaway league proposals.
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Content & TV
Telefónica nets UEFA tournament hat-trick
Movistar+ to air Champions League, Europa League, and newcomer Europa Conference. Winning €975m bid a relative steal as COVID‑19 topples Telefónica’s competitors.
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Content & TV
Telefónica intent on seeing off F1 rivals
Telefónica could pay up to €100m for in‑demand motorsport rights as it defends its bundled content price premium.
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Content & TV
Telefónica set to win UEFA cups
Economic uncertainty said to have left Telefónica as the only serious bidder for Spanish rights to UEFA club competitions for planned 2021‑24 seasons. Deal expected to see operator shell out €1.1bn, the same price it paid when it sub‑licensed rights for the 2018‑21 period.
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Content & TV
Vodafone Italy adds Serie A football to TV package
Vodafone Italy (VfIt) began offering coverage of Serie A football matches as part of its Vodafone TV Sport Plus television package.
