The Paris Judicial Tribunal has ruled that beIN Sports must respect its contract in the broadcasting of Ligue 1 or risk penalties.
Canal+ terminates beIN contract
France’s Canal+ has terminated its contract with beIN over the sublicensing of Ligue1 football.
Saudi Arabia permanently cancels beIN Sport licence
The Saudi Arabian authorities have permanently revoked the licence of the Qatari owned beIN Sport.
Canal linked with beIN purchase
Sports channel beIN Sports has been linked with a possible acquisition by Canal Plus, French broadcaster Europe1 has reported.
beIN Sport says Saudi ban politically motivated
beIN Sport claims the decision of the Saudi Arabian competition authority to remove it from the country’s TV screens is “manifestly politically motivated”.
beIN Sport loses Saudi licence
The authorities in Saudi Arabi have revoked the licence of premium sports channel beIN Sport.
Formula 1 takes action over illegal BeoutQ broadcasts
The Formula 1 organisation has launched an investigation into the illegal broadcasts by Saudi broadcaster BeoutQ.
NBCUniversal, Eleven Sports complain about Saudi piracy
NBCUniversal’s Telemundo and Eleven Sports Networks have now also complained about piracy of their live exclusive sports rights by Saudi based BeoutQ TV platform.
Egypt claims broadcast rights to 22 World Cup games
Egypt seems to have decided to broadcast 22 World Cup 2018 games, including those of the national team, on Egyptian television, even without a proper rights contract.
BeIn Sport and Du reach last-minute carriage deal
Subscribers to Dubai-based Du platform were left in the dark over the weekend as to whether they will be able to watch the 64 World Cup football games.