06-12-2022, 07:10 PM
(05-12-2022, 10:55 PM)ASnep Wrote:At the time Al Jazeera Sports' English language coverage came from ITV at the South Bank. Originally in the old London Tonight studio and then when Daybreak started they swapped into the former GMTV studio. For the 2012 Olympics they had a temporary studio out on the promenade outside(05-12-2022, 08:46 PM)Stooky Bil Wrote: I seem to remember that Al Jazeera Sports (now BeIN) also managed to keep the match, I can't remember how (or if anyone ever found out how!)
Yes, that is also mentioned in the video Bennyboy84 posted. Apparently AlJazeera were relying on ITV for English speaking coverage (even for matches that ITV didn't cover), which is why they took the feed from ITV and not directly from UEFA
Their Champions League coverage was hosted by Gary Lineker for a while - the BBCs main sports anchor presenting at ITV