FIFA Considers Apple for Global Broadcast Rights of New Tournament
by Tech Times
Tech Times— FIFA is close to signing a deal with Apple to grant global television rights for a World Cup-style event in the US next summer, per reports.
AppleInsider—Apple close to securing $1B TV rights to new FIFA soccer tournament. Apple's next addition to its sports coverage could involve more soccer, with Apple said to be close to signing a billion-dollar deal for a new tournament. Apple logo on a soccer pitch Apple already offers sports fans a lot of games and matches in a few major franchises to watch via their streaming devices. While the Major League Soccer's Season Pass has been successful and airs many matches to subscribers, Apple's next foray could provide even more. According to sources of the New...
Benzinga—Apple Planning Soccer Broadcasting Foray With FIFA After Major League Rights Success: Report. Apple is reportedly close to finalizing a historic deal with FIFA for global television rights to a new World Cup-style soccer tournament, expanding Apple's footprint in sports broadcasting. read more
Daily Mail—FIFA and Apple TV are 'close to a broadcast agreement for 2025 Club World Cup,' as tech giant 'could fork over $1billion' for tournament featuring Man City and Real Madrid. FIFA and Apple TV are reportedly close to a broadcast rights agreement for the 2025 Club World Cup, which will feature an expanded field of 32 teams.