Al Jazeera is in talks with France Telecom to acquire the Orange Sport channel. According to France Telecom chief executive Stephane Richard Friday, the deal has not been finalised. He said:”What will happen to our soccer channel remains an open question.” “Al Jazeera has stated an interest and talks are underway; it is a bit […]
Al Jazeera is in talks with France Telecom to acquire the Orange Sport channel.
According to France Telecom chief executive Stephane Richard Friday, the deal has not been finalised. He said:”What will happen to our soccer channel remains an open question.”
“Al Jazeera has stated an interest and talks are underway; it is a bit early to say more today, but it is a possible option,” he added.
Al Jazeera recently agreed to pay US $126.5 million a year for the right to broadcast two live premium soccer matches a week and for other associated rights over four seasons between 2012 and 2016.
The Doha- based television network is setting its sights on soccer broadcasting ahead of 2022 when Qatar will host the soccer world cup.
The Qatar Investment Authority, a Qatari government-owned firm also recently bought a 70% interest in Paris Saint-Germain a French soccer club.
