Latin America
Nent lands Copa América rights, deals agreed in Cuba, Hong Kong
Media company the Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent Group) has secured exclusive media rights to broadcast the 2021 and 2024 editions of the Copa América in multiple countries through its Viaplay subscription …
Diageo follows Mastercard and Ambev in exiting Copa América sponsorship
Alcoholic drinks group Diageo has pulled out of its Copa América sponsorship, following the examples of Mastercard and Ambev, which deactivated their deals earlier this week.
Regulator approves Grupo Lauman’s Fox Sports México acquisition
Mexico’s Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) has approved a deal for telecoms, media and broadcast company Grupo Lauman to acquire the Mexican arm of pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports.
Brazil’s Supreme Court rules Copa América can go ahead
Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the country hosting this year's Copa América, following a legal challenge brought by parties concerned about the risks of holding the tournament during the …
DAZN, Matchroom agree deal for Mexican fight series
DAZN, the global sports subscription streaming service and media company, has added more boxing content to its line-up in a deal to show a Mexican fight series
Puma signs with RC Lens, renews Palmeiras deal
French football club RC Lens has signed up Puma as its kit supplier
Mastercard and Ambev halt Copa América deal, Latam Airways signs Chile sponsorship
Global payments provider Mastercard and brewing company Ambev have de-activated their sponsorship of the upcoming Copa América tournament as concerns rise about the event’s safety in Covid-19-affected Br…
YouTube lands Paulistão football rights from 2022
Streaming platform YouTube has acquired digital rights to the São Paulo state football championship from 2022.
Brazil’s Supreme Court schedules hearing to consider halting Copa América
Brazil’s Supreme Court has scheduled an emergency hearing for tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss whether the country should host the Copa América national team football tournament, which is due to get underway on…
Banc of California Stadium set to host 2021 MLS ASG
Major League Soccer is poised to announce that the 2021 MLS All Star Game will feature the league's leading players taking on their counterparts from Mexico's Liga MX at Banc of California Stadium in Los…
Brazil’s TNT Sports shows pre-Euro 2020 friendlies via TikTok
Brazilian broadcaster TNT Sports has reached an agreement to show international football friendly matches featuring leading European teams via video-sharing platform TikTok
LaLiga North America expands business operations into Mexico
LaLiga North America, the joint venture between LaLiga and Relevent Sports Group, has announced it is expanding its operations into Mexico
Betano takes on master sponsor role at Fluminense
European betting company Betano has become the new master sponsor of Brazilian football club Fluminense in a two-year deal
Disney set to join SBT as Copa América broadcaster in Brazil
The Disney media group is set to acquire rights in Brazil for the upcoming Copa América national team football tournament.
Betsson signs on as regional sponsor of Copa América
Online gaming operator Betsson has been unveiled as a regional sponsor of the upcoming Copa América national team football tournament in Brazil.
Neoenergia becomes first dedicated sponsor of Brazilian women’s football
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has agreed a deal for energy company Neoenergia to become the first exclusive sponsor its women’s national team.
Host cities confirmed for Brazil’s Copa América
The Brazilian cities of Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Cuiabá and Goiania have been selected to host matches at the relocated Copa América, which is scheduled to begin on June 13.
Liga MX’s Club Necaxa offering one per cent ownership stake via NFT auction
Liga MX team Club Necaxa is offering a one-per-cent stake in the club through a unique non-fungible token (NFT) auction this summer.