Univision obtains exclusive media rights for European soccer teams and cups

Univision has announced exclusive media rights for European soccer teams and cups including the German national team (Deutscher Fußball-Bund), the DFB Cup, the French National Team (Federation Française de Football), the French Cup, as well as France’s Ligue 1. Across various media platforms, the deals will allow Univision Media to air all qualifiers played in Germany and France in the lead to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, including France versus Spain in March 2013.“The acquisition of these important European national team matches, league tournaments and first division French league matches serve as a perfect complement to our already robust soccer portfolio from the America’s” said Juan Carlos Rodriguez, president of Univision Deportes. “These acquisitions solidify our commitment to remain the undisputed home for Hispanic sports fans.”