ESPN+ to air 13 major European preseason friendlies this month

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Soccer fans have been treated to two top international tournaments throughout the last few weeks. Both Copa America 2024 and Euro 2024 have been played simultaneously since the middle of June. Much to the delight of the fans, the competitions are also not conflicting with each other on TV. European games regularly feature in the mornings and afternoons, while Copa America fixtures are in the evenings/nights.

Nevertheless, both prestigious tournaments are now winding down. The competitions are currently in the semifinal stage and will finish on Sunday, July 14. The two tournaments have been a success, as broadcasters experience record viewership here in the United States.

With the Euros and Copa America set to end, soccer fans Stateside may feel disappointed. After all, the end of the competitions seemingly signifies a break in international soccer on our TVs. ESPN+, however, is set to broadcast over a dozen of European friendlies before July expires.

European friendlies hit ESPN+ just days after the Copa America/Euros final

Just six days after Euro and Copa America teams are crowned champions, Wrexham will feature on ESPN’s streaming service. The increasingly popular Welsh side has grown significantly in recent years thanks to the hit FX show Welcome to Wrexham. As a result of this commercial success, the Red Dragons are set to tour North America.

The first of Wrexham’s fixtures in the States comes against Premier League side Bournemouth. This will be ESPN+’s first European summer friendly on July 20th. Reigning English champions Manchester City is then scheduled to face Scottish powerhouse Celtic three days later. Wrexham will once again feature on the streaming service on July 24 in a matchup with Chelsea.

On the same day as the Wrexham-Chelsea fixture, the streaming service is also set to air a friendly featuring two Premier League teams. Arsenal will kick off their summer schedule against the aforementioned Cherries. Fellow top…

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-07-10 18:38:53

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