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The OTT platform also takes Copa Sudamericana rights on a four-year contract.
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DAZN announced its launch in Brazil in 2019 with an initial offer including exclusive rights to the Copa Sudamericana, as well as Italian Serie A and French Ligue 1.
The platform, which will begin operations in the country in March, will broadcast all matches of the highest levels of Italian and French football until 2021.
As part of this agreement with the two leagues, DAZN will broadcast free on Facebook and YouTube some games from the major divisions of both countries, before the broadcast of its service in Brazil in March.
In addition, each match of the Copa Sudamericana, the second most prestigious club competition in South America, will be broadcast until 2023.
The social media coverage of the platform will begin December 7th. The deal will allow fans to watch Brazilian stars Neymar and Douglas Costa in action in their respective leagues.
DAZN is expected to announce new additions to its Brazilian package before launching next year.
Simon Denyer, Managing Director of DAZN Group, said: "Football is a way of life in Brazil and its launch with such important rights is a highlight for DAZN, which makes us the fastest growing sports broadcaster. in the world. In just over two years, we have expanded our presence to nine countries on four continents, and this is just the beginning. "
Conmebol President Alejandro Dominguez, who awarded Copa Sudamericana the rights to the OTT platform, added: "DAZN fans' first approach to providing flexible and affordable access to the world's greatest sports is is perfect and we look forward to working with them. the next seasons. "
This announcement follows a similar news two weeks ago. DAZN confirmed its launch in Spain in 2019, which has already been confirmed in the MotoGP offers, the English Premier League football and the Euroleague Basketball.
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