Copa del Rey
RFEF accedes to CNMC demands for three-year Copa del Rey tender
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has agreed to requests made by Spain’s competition watchdog, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), regarding changes to its invitation to…
Mediapro wins third ruling against RFEF this year
The Mediapro agency has won its third ruling against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) this year.
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Andalucía claims extension to Seville’s Copa del Rey hosting deal
The Junta de Andalucía has announced it has secured a one-season extension to its long-term deal with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to host the final of the Copa del Rey at the Estadio de la …
RFEF outlines timeline, financial target in domestic Copa del Rey rights auction
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has outlined its financial expectations and proposed timeline for the award of its main package of domestic broadcast rights to the Copa del Rey tournament
Media regulator demands changes to RFEF’s Copa del Rey domestic tender
Spain’s competition watchdog, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), has asked the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to make changes to its tender for domestic rights to the Co…
Standalone Saudi package offered as RFEF invites Copa del Rey rights bids in Mena
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has invited bids for broadcast rights in the Middle East and North Africa to the Copa del Rey tournament
RFEF ordered to pay Mediapro compensation over Copa del Rey rights
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been ordered to pay compensation to Mediapro after a court ruled that it unlawfully excluded the agency from the process of awarding the domestic and international…
Footters strikes deal with DAZN for Copa del Rey streaming
Streaming platform Footters has agreed a deal with subscription streaming broadcaster DAZN to cover more than 50 matches from this season’s Copa del Rey, the knockout football competition in Spain.
Watchdog rejects RFEF collusion claims in Copa del Rey rights bidding
Spain's competition watchdog, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), has said there was no pact between the Mediapro agency, public broadcaster RTVE, media group Mediaset and telco …
Premier Sports tops up Spanish football offering with Copa del Rey deal
UK pay-television broadcaster Premier Sports has acquired exclusive rights to the 2020-21 and 2021-22 editions of the Copa del Rey, Spanish football’s knockout club competition.
Spanish Football Federation signs Finetwork to top tier of sponsorship portfolio
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has signed a wide-ranging sponsorship contract with telco Finetwork
L’Équipe TV lands Copa del Rey, Supercopa rights
French digital terrestrial broadcaster L'Équipe TV has acquired exclusive rights to the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup in a two-season deal.
RFEF agrees to Copa del Rey final postponement
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has agreed to a request from Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad to ensure the 2019-20 Copa del Rey final is played in front of fans, meaning the two clubs are likely…
Mediaset receives share of €15m state funding to ease advertising woes
Mediaset has received a portion of a €15m ($16.4
ESPN Brasil expands Spanish football portfolio with RFEF rights
ESPN has widened its portfolio of Spanish football in Brazil by adding three cup competitions to its coverage
Seville’s Estadio de la Cartuja set for rebirth with Copa del Rey deal
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has awarded Seville a four-year contract to host the final of the Copa del Rey, with the event to be held at a revamped Estadio de la Cartuja
Madrid court dismisses RFEF appeal over Mediapro tender exclusion
Madrid’s Provincial Court has rejected an appeal from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) against an earlier judgment which found the body abused its “dominant position” during the bidding for domes…
Madrid mayor proposes Wanda Metropolitano as long-term Copa del Rey final host
José Luis Martínez-Almeida, the mayor of Madrid, has submitted a bid to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for the Wanda Metropolitano to host the Copa del Rey final for the next four years.