Brazil

Basketball
Media

Brazilian media group Globo has apologised for an erroneous copyright claim that led to the taking down of the broadcast of an NBA match from the North American basketball league’s official YouTube channel.
Football
Media

An OTT streaming platform, supported by associated social media accounts, has been launched to showcase content from Brazil’s top-tier Brasileirão as part of the exposure plans put in place by Global Sp…
Football
Media

Pay-television broadcaster Sky and cable operator Claro have acquired pay-per-view rights to the 2021 Carioca State Championship in a deal with the Rio de Janeiro Football Federation
Football
Media

Brazilian free-to-air broadcaster Record will air the 2021 Carioca State Championship, the annual tournament in the state of Rio de Janeiro, after acquiring the free-to-air rights
Basketball
Media

Streaming service MyCujoo has continued its transition to a multi-sport business model after agreeing a rights deal with Spanish basketball organisation Liga ACB for coverage in Brazil and across sub-Saharan…
Motorsport
Media

Brazilian commercial broadcaster Band is closing in on a rights deal with Formula 1, with media group Globo again said to have ended talks over extending its contract due to unease over the motor-racing…
Football
Sponsorship & Marketing

Latin American gambling company Betmotion has agreed a shirt sponsorship deal with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A football club Fluminense.
Motorsport
Events

Rio de Janeiro has officially ended plans to develop a new motorsport circuit initially designed to become the new host of the country’s Formula 1 race, and potentially attract a MotoGP event.
Football
Media

Brazilian free-to-air broadcaster Band has acquired rights to the remainder of Brazil's away 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, starting with a fixture against Colombia on March 25
Football
Media

Clubs playing in the top tier of Brazilian football have rejected proposals from media group Globo to reduce the amount they are paid for rights to their home matches
Football
Sponsorship & Marketing

Brazilian Série A football club Santos has extended its sleeve sponsorship deal with the Kicaldo bean company for the 2021 season and struck a one-game main shirt deal with video game brand Fortnite for …
Football
Media

TV Walter Abrahão, a youth-oriented basic-tier channel launched in May last year, has shocked the Brazilian sports industry by acquiring the rights to a bulk package of South American qualifiers to the …
Football
Sponsorship & Marketing

Pharmaceuticals company Neo Química has stepped up its association with Brazilian Série A football club Corinthians by agreeing to become its main shirt sponsor.
Football
Sponsorship & Marketing

Brazilian Série A football club Corinthians has extended its sponsorship contract with Banco BMG under adjusted terms.
Football
Media

Pay-television broadcaster Sky Brasil has acquired pay-per-view rights to the knockout Copa do Nordeste tournament in Brazil
Sponsorship & Marketing

The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) has signed up the Brazilian arm of telco Telecom Italia (TIM) as a sponsor
Football
Media

Broadcasters in Australia and New Zealand have been asked to lodge their first-round bids for Uefa Champions League rights by the middle of next month following the launch of the sales process by the Team…
Football
Media

Brazilian media group Globo is reported to have arranged to meet a delegation from world football’s governing body Fifa to clear the air between the two parties after their relationship has become strained i…