The astronomical sums paid by the champions should worry the market – Sports

Jorge Pavao de Sousa, General Manager of DAZN Portugal, He regrets the loss of exclusivity for next season's Champions League matches and reveals that the entry of Sport TV increases… The amounts paid are close to 20 million of euros per season, which is… It will have an impact on the price paid by consumers.

DAZN Portugal saw the establishment of Sport TV You UEFA Champions League broadcast rightsstarting next season, will be shared with DAZN, but with the Portuguese channel receiving first-choice rights on each matchday. It is believed that consumers will be most vulnerable to penalties.

“sI ask myself if this is the ideal scenario I will say no. It's not an ideal scenario for me or my competitors, because… It will make the challenge of monetizing what has been paid much more difficult“, explains the channel's general director.

Jorge Pavao de Souza also confirms that “The biggest concern the national market should have is the astronomical values ​​being paid for the Champions product for the upcoming 24/27 cycle.”

“Increase from 30 to 35% He explained: “Compared to the previous cycle, we are putting ourselves at a level very close to 20 million euros per season.”

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In addition to the centralization of television rights, issues such as Competition between different players and operators in the market and centralization of television broadcasting rights From the Portuguese League.