Telemundo extends exclusive rights to broadcast Mexican national team matches through 2013

Telemundo announced it has extended its exclusive U.S. broadcast and online rights to away World Cup qualifying matches of The Mexican National Team through 2013. “Deportes Telemundo is the gold standard in sports coverage in Hispanic television. The world renowned expertise of our talent and the quality of our broadcasts, have the unique ability to capture the passion and essence of the sports that our audiences love to watch,” said Don Browne, President of Telemundo.“For over 10 years, Telemundo has been the exclusive home of the Mexican National Team’s World Cup away qualifying matches. This agreement keeps that tradition alive during Mexico’s journey on the road to qualification,” added Jorge Hidalgo, Senior Executive Vice President, Telemundo Network Sports. Andrés Cantor, who recently renewed his commitment with Telemundo, will call the World Cup qualifying games live and on location. Together with commentator Jessi Losada and analyst Sammy Sadovnik, viewers will enjoy extensive signature coverage before, during and after the games, on-air, online and via mobile.