10-04-2023, 12:10 AM
(07-04-2023, 11:28 PM)Humphrey Hacker Wrote:Money does not talk in this case, as DAZN were offering a lot more money. The EFL is clearly worried about a repeat of ITV Digital, like RhysJR mentioned.(05-04-2023, 11:16 PM)RhysJR Wrote: Despite DAZN getting a lot of publicity for bidding to end the 3PM blackout last week, the EFL have entered exclusive negotiations with current partner Sky Sports for the next rights period through to 2027. Other broadcasters could enter negotiations if no deal is reached by early May.
To be honest, hearing some reports about DAZN's offering and finances across various territories (including the price in the UK rising from £1.99 to £19.99 a month in two years) I don't blame the EFL being hesitant to take up their offer, especially considering how they were burnt by the ITV Sports Channel 20ish years ago.
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Pity. For a moment I thought the blackout would be rightfully consigned to history but money talks.