21 Jun 2011
(MENAFN) Ligue 1, France’s football league, said Monday that Qatar’s Al Jazeera entered a bid for France’s domestic TV rights for high profile football games, Reuters reported.
Al Jazeera will have to beat out Canal Plus, which currently owns the rights, and Orange, a subsidiary of France Telecom, to win the rights for 2012 to 2016. Al Jazeera outbid Canal Plus for the international rights to the games last month.
The league is depending on this year’s bids to meet or surpass the current contract’s yearly USD950.4 million. The French league is struggling financially after a drop in ticket sales and decreased revenues from the transfer market.
Last week, Qatari investors bought 70 percent of shares of Paris St Germain, a French Ligue 1 football club, from Colony Capital. Colony Capital kept 30 percent of the club.
28 Jul 2025
BBK discloses its financial results for the half year ended 30th June 2025
20 Jul 2025
CBB approves the transfer of the retail banking operations of HSBC Bank Middle East, Bahrain Branch to BBK
08 Jul 2025
BBK proudly launches the third edition of “Grow” and welcomes 20 Bahraini graduates
03 Jul 2025
BBK hosts executive leadership session on digital assets in collaboration with Rain
02 Jul 2025
BBK launches the largest-ever Al Hayrat Prizes, offering BD 5 million to over 2,000 winners
16 Jun 2025
BBK and CrediMax Offer Exclusive 20% Discount on Turkish Airlines Flights for Cardholders
25 May 2025
BBK strengthens commitment to sports development through strategic partnership with Bahrain Basketball Association
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience and by clicking “I Accept” below, you consent to the use of cookies. Learn more