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As the 2024/25 European soccer season raises its curtain to begin, rights to American broadcasts of certain leagues find deals. The last of the major English-language rights deals came via beIN SPORTS. The broadcaster signed a deal at the 11th hour to be the American English-language home of Ligue 1. Consequently, each of the five major European leagues had a home on American TV and streaming. Now, though, beIN signed a deal to be the exclusive home of Ligue 2.
The French second division may not be the most enticing prospect among American audiences. Yet, this is part of the deal that came with the Ligue 1 deal. Therefore, Ligue 2 will be available on the platforms of beIN SPORTS for the same duration of time. The five-year deal keeps French soccer on beIN SPORTS from the 2024/25 season through the 2028/29 campaign.
As a result of this five-year deal, beIN re-establishes itself as the home of French soccer for audiences in the United States. This partnership between the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) and beIN SPORTS has now lasted over one decade. The broadcaster was responsible for having Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe on one team. However, Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 face an uphill battle for viewership in the current era of soccer. Yet, live broadcasts of Ligue 1, plus coverage of the second-tier Ligue 2, at least give Americans the option to watch French soccer. Prior to this week, that did not exist.
“This partnership underscores our dedication to delivering top-tier football content to our viewers, as we remain focused on providing unparalleled coverage and a premium viewing experience for fans across North America,” Antonio Briceño, Managing Director US & Canada for beIN SPORTS, said.
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Author : Kyle Fansler
Publish date : 2024-08-17 13:00:00
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