A fine $22.7 million levied against beIN sports and its chair Nasser al-Khalaifi has been upheld by the Cairo Economic Court.
Egypt fines beIN Sports $22m for anti-competitiveness
beIN Sports has been hit with a $22 million fine after Egypt’s competition authority ruled the network had been engaged in anti-competitive practices.
Canal barred from beIN distribution deal
The Autorité de la Concurrence says Canal+ cannot go ahead with the exclusive distribution agreement with beIN sports.
Canal-BeIN close to exclusive deal
Talks between Canal+ and BeIN sports over an exclusive distribution deal have entered a new phase.
Mediapro brings beIN Sport to Spain
Bein Sport is to launch in Spain on August 1 following an agreement between owners Qatari Sports Investments and sports rights holders Mediapro.
Canal+ loses rugby rights appeal
Canal+ and beIN Sports are set for major fight for the lucrative rights to French Top 14 rugby.
BeIN Sports to launch third channel in France
Al Jazeera’s beIN Sports will launch a third channel in France on September 15, the broadcaster announced.
Mediaset confirms expressions of interest
Italian media group Mediaset confirmed Saturday that it has received expressions of interest from foreign media companies.
Canal+/BeIN to share Champions League
Canal+ and beIN Sports are to share the live rights to the UEFA Champions League for the period 2015-2018.
French sports rights dispute escalates
beIN Sports has reacted strongly to the decision of France’s national rugby league (LNR) to suspend a tender for the TV rights to the Top 14 rugby competition.