Rio de Janeiro – FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment have announced that "We Are One (Ole Ola)," by global superstar Pitbull, featuring Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian artist Claudia Leitte, has been chosen as the Official Song of the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil. The song will be performed by Pitbull, together with Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte, at the FIFA World Cup™ Opening Ceremony on June … [Read more...] about Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte to sing 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Official Song
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Sony Six to telecast 2014 FIFA World Cup and U-17 World Cup
India – Times of India reports that Multi Screen Media India’s channel Sony Six has secured exclusive broadcast rights for major international football tournaments including this year's FIFA World Cup and U-17 World Cup to be hosted by India in 2017. "We are extremely happy to build on our partnership with FIFA. It has been our constant endeavour to bring high quality sports content to our viewers. Considering the rise of youth … [Read more...] about Sony Six to telecast 2014 FIFA World Cup and U-17 World Cup
Thailand’s “FIFA World Cup Final” broadcast faces copyright issues
Thailand – The Nation reports that RS International Broadcasting and Sport Management (RS) had secured the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup Final broadcasting rights before the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)'s "must have" rule advises that all 64 matches of this year's FIFA World Cup Final must be aired on free TV came into effect in 2012. The Administrative Court may … [Read more...] about Thailand’s “FIFA World Cup Final” broadcast faces copyright issues
MediaCorp to broadcast FIFA Confederations Cup 2013
Singapore – MediaCorp has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast all matches of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, from 16 June to 1 July 2013. Online viewers can also watch the matches live or on catch-up via Toggle, which is free for registered members. After the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Confederations Cup is one of the most important men’s football competitions in the world. The 15-day event brings together some of the strongest international teams in world football, … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to broadcast FIFA Confederations Cup 2013
TVB to broadcast 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) announced that it has been appointed by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) as Hong Kong's official broadcaster of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on a free television platform. TVB will broadcast live 22 FIFA World Cup matches, including six core matches, and daily highlights on free digital terrestrial television channels as well as analogue network between 12 June and 13 July 2014. The TV coverage will begin this year with the FIFA … [Read more...] about TVB to broadcast 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
MP & Silva acquires exclusive FIFA media rights in Vietnam
Hanoi - MP & Silva has secured a deal for the exclusive rights to distribute FIFA’s line-up of tournaments in Vietnam between 2013 and 2014 for the first time, including the highly sought-after 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. The agency will be the exclusive distributor for television rights across cable, satellite and terrestrial platforms. The partnership with FIFA, the world’s governing body for football, includes all 64 live matches and ceremonies of the 2014 FIFA World Cup … [Read more...] about MP & Silva acquires exclusive FIFA media rights in Vietnam