La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 on new networks

[Bortukal]

DOHA, Qatar — Al-Jazeera will launch two sports channels in the United States in August, a move that could cause league games in Spain and Italy to disappear from many cable systems.

The Qatar-based broadcaster said it has obtained rights to Spain’s La Liga, Italy’s Serie A and France’s Ligue 1 as well as the Copa America and South American qualifying matches for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The launch could set the stage for an attempt to win the rights to the more popular Premier League when it comes on the market this year for the 2013-14 season.

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[Noexcuse]

Well, there is always RAI. I prefer the Italian announcers anyway. And of course Elizabetta Canalis . . .

 

[Whitey23]

Bye bye GolTV

 

[PoppyHart]

This was announced on EPL talk 2 months ago.

 

[PoppyHart]

Bye bye GolTV

Yep. Schoen quit yesterday.

 

[Whitey23]

Yep. Schoen quit yesterday.

@GrantWahl
Hearing Ray Hudson has left GolTV, been approached by Al Jazeera-owned Bein Sport, new US rights holder for leagues in Spain, Italy, France.