Re: This Was Me, Well Is
At least beIN Sports didn't get the EPL contract as well. That would have been the repeat of the NHL's deal with SportsChannel America back in the 80s. beIN has the rights for just about every other league in Europe and the CONCACAF WC qualifying games, which means most of the US is now locked out. If the Qataris are going to blow gobs of oil money to get the rights, you would think they wouldn't mind paying off the cable companies to at least host their frikkin' channel.
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Re: This Was Me, Well Is
If I was the Qatar investors I'd give the first couple of seasons free and get a fan base going.
Then I'd pull a Fox and split up all the comps across channels and make one a pay for view.
Our genes maybe in the basement but it does not stop us chosing our point of view from the top.
Originally Posted by Louis VI the Fat
Pape for global overlord!!
Re: This Was Me, Well Is
The fan base was already there. The EPL, Ligue 1, and Serie A were all on Fox Soccer, while La Liga and the Bundeliga were on GolTv. In 2012 beIN bought up all but the EPL and Bundesliga, and the EPL went to NBC this year. Fox Soccer is shutting down, while GolTV might survive (it has South/Central American leagues as well). beIN is only available through satelite, which means very few people get it. I hope the teams like the money from the TV contract, because their merchandise sales are going to take a big hit.
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If I werent playing games Id be killing small animals at a higher rate than I am now - SFTS
Si je n'étais pas jouer à des jeux que je serais mort de petits animaux à un taux plus élevé que je suis maintenant - Louis VI The Fat
"Why do you hate the extremely limited Spartan version of freedom?" - Lemur
Re: This Was Me, Well Is
Who cares?
Just stream Sky for free.
Still maintain that crying on the pitch should warrant a 3 match ban
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