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SPN renews 3-yr UEFA b'cast rights at notably lower price

Last updated : Aug 06, 2021 20:08
SportzPower Team
Aug 05, 2021 05:08

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) will remain host broadcaster for UEFA club competitions for a further three seasons as the network has renewed its long-running media rights contract with Europe's governing body till 2023-24.

While the official announcement is still awaited, the network has been running UEFA Champions League advertising promos on its sports channels alongside its coverage of the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics, for which it is the host broadcaster.

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