Fox Sports International has bought Liga rights

Discussion in 'TV, Satellite & Radio' started by lazaro, Sep 11, 2002.

  1. lazaro

    lazaro New Member

    Aug 30, 2002
    usa
    Reported on soccertv.com

    September 11, 2002

    FOX Sports International has purchased US TV rights to the Spanish Primera Division.

    Coverage begins on September 14 at 6pm ET with same-day delayed coverage of Real Betis vs Real Madrid.

    Does this mean Fox Sports World will begin sjowing games this weekend?
     
  2. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    I'm wondering the same thing. Is FSI just the company name or is it an actual channel?
     
  3. BuffloSoldier

    BuffloSoldier BigSoccer Supporter

    Jan 31, 2000
    Northern NJ
    FSI is the parent company of FSW. Moving to B&M.
     
  4. Dr. Wankler

    Dr. Wankler Member+

    May 2, 2001
    The Electric City
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    IF it's on FSW, I'll file that news under "woo HOOOO!"
     
  5. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    Thanks, Buff. Does that mean Spanish coverage will be on FSW?
     
  6. Dr. Wankler

    Dr. Wankler Member+

    May 2, 2001
    The Electric City
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    It's not on their schedule yet. I think Currie Cup Rugby still occupies the slot S-TV.com says is devoted to La Liga.
     
  7. superdave

    superdave Member+

    Jul 14, 1999
    Raleigh NC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Man, am I stoked. For my money, the best league in the world.

    Unfortunately, I base that on results from European competitions and not actually seeing the league. :) Until now.
     
  8. lazaro

    lazaro New Member

    Aug 30, 2002
    usa
    Hooooooraaaaaaaaaaay!

    Soccertv.com now reports that Fox Sports World will begin showing liga games this weekend with the RM-Betis game.

    Oh, happy day!
     
  9. Dr. Wankler

    Dr. Wankler Member+

    May 2, 2001
    The Electric City
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Just went back to the FSW schedule.

    It is THERE.

    Game on.
     
  10. Lance90

    Lance90 Member

    Feb 7, 2000
    Chicago, IL
    Shows:

    SAT Real Betis v Real Madrid @ 6PM EST

    SUN Celta Vigo v Mallorca @ 4PM EST

    Yes!
     
  11. QPR Kevin H

    QPR Kevin H BigSoccer Supporter

    May 23, 2001
    Silver Spring, MD
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    Anyone know if they are gonna be showing games live? Or is this a tape delay agreement due to PPV?
     
  12. QPR Kevin H

    QPR Kevin H BigSoccer Supporter

    May 23, 2001
    Silver Spring, MD
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    Eurosnob ;)

    This is great news from FSW - a very tense, entertaining league to watch. Definately the best collection of highly skilled players.
     
  13. Viking64

    Viking64 Member

    Feb 11, 1999
    Tarheel State
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    Oh happy DAY!
     
  14. bert patenaude

    Apr 16, 2001
    White Plains, NY
    WOW! This made my week. Plus Real Betis is my La Liga team. It will be great to see them against Real Madrid.
     
  15. total_football

    total_football Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Chicago
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Outstanding! I let me cable lapse after moving; now, after hearing this, I just called AT&T to re-install this Friday.
     
  16. sanariot

    sanariot Member

    Nov 19, 2001
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes!!! This is the best news I've heard in a long time.
     
  17. Malaga CF fan

    Malaga CF fan Member

    Apr 19, 2000
    Fairfax, VA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, looks like I'll have to bite the bullet on a satellite or digital cable. This is too good to pass up!!!
     
  18. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!

    La Liga was the missing link in my soccer TV schedule. Not anymore... :)
     
  19. Northside Rovers

    Jan 28, 2000
    Austin TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Very cool.

    Best Channel Ever.
     
  20. Pichi

    Pichi Moderator
    Staff Member

    Dec 17, 1999
    San Jose, CA
    Club:
    Real Betis
    Nat'l Team:
    Spain
    Guys a headsup on the Betis-Real Madrid game. I am a Betis supporter and for now the game will not be televised in Spain and for that matter here in the US of A.

    The Betis president Lopera has refused to allow television cameras into the stadium because of non-payment of last years television rights that are still owed to Betis. He is using this game as leverage in his battle and what better game than the Real Madrid game. More people will buy tickets which means a sell out. More season ticket holders will renew their tickets, and all those Madrid fans will be ************ out of luck!

    Both sides are still trying to work out the financial details as the game approaches so there is still hope that an agreement can be worked out and the game televised.

    Saludos y viva er eurobeti manque alfonso y lopera!

    Pichi
     
  21. Cantona

    Cantona Member

    Jul 12, 1999
    Texas/Luton/Manc
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Scotland
    this is very good news...

    anyone know how long the deal is for?

    and the bigger question...

    WHO WILL BE THE COMMENTATORS?

    ** I hope they are able to use the SKY feeds

    Please do not put us through hopkins and bretos


    Cantona-----
     
  22. paulocesar

    paulocesar Member

    Oct 4, 2000
    I was in Spain for two years...was thinking long and hard whether getting my masters was worth leaving Spain (and la liga)....

    ...figured that I would probably come back...

    And now...this...


    LIFE IS GOOD.

    (there goes that 4.0....)
     
  23. DennisM

    DennisM Member

    Dec 10, 2000
    Nya Sverige
    Yeah, good news but why not on Fox Sports World Espanol. Juan Carlos was right. New World Spaniards could care less about Spanish culture. Here they rather watch the crappy Mexican League where every game is a disgrace to the career of Antonio Carbajal instead of the best league in the world. I have always insisted that there is bias against La Liga in North America either from the broadcasters or the fans. I mean why is it is shown in Central America but not to Hispanics in the U.S. or Canada. Ridiculous. Especially with the Chilean league on strike.
     
  24. Pichi

    Pichi Moderator
    Staff Member

    Dec 17, 1999
    San Jose, CA
    Club:
    Real Betis
    Nat'l Team:
    Spain
    That's a new one what is a new world spaniard?

    Saludos y viva er eurobeti manque alfonso y lopera!

    Pichi
     

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