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DD, ESPN clinch soccer deal

Our Bureau New Delhi
Doordarshan viewers will be able to enjoy FIFA World Cup soccer action, with public broadcaster Prasar Bharati clinching a deal with private sports broadcaster Espn-Star Sports, which has exclusive rights for the event.
 
According to the agreement reached late last night, DD will telecast the semifinals and the final of the soccer World Cup, Prasar Bharati CEO SK Sarma said here.
 
"We have reached an arrangement with ESPN-Star and this will help give DD viewers access to live action of the climax matches," Sarma said. The two broadcasters have agreed on a 25:75 revenue share arrangement.

 
 

 

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First Published: Apr 07 2006 | 12:00 AM IST

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