Bell launches exclusive GOLTV soccer content on mobile phones and sympatico.msn.ca
TORONTO, February 22, 2007 – Bell Canada today announced that exclusive content from GOLTV, Canada ’s only 24-hour soccer network, is now available exclusively to Bell Mobility clients and sympatico.msn.ca users across Canada .
Bell Mobility clients with video-capable mobile phones can watch exclusive GOLTV coverage of the top professional soccer leagues around the globe, including UEFA Champions League, England ’s Premiere League, Spain ’s La Liga, Italy ’s Serie A and Germany ’s Bundesliga.
“GOLTV’s soccer-dedicated programming and exclusive video content for Mobility clients is another example of how Bell continues to lead the mobile entertainment category in Canada ,” said Adel Bazerghi, Vice President of Products for Bell Mobility. “And we can also deliver this kind of content across Bell product lines. Thanks to our partnership with GOLTV, soccer fans can enjoy great soccer content on-air through ExpressVu, online at sympatico.msn.ca or on the go with Bell Mobility.”
GOLTV exclusive content is now available for soccer enthusiasts online at www.goltv.ca/sympatico, Canada ’s most popular portal with almost 20 million unique visitors experiencing entertainment, information and communication services every month. GOLTV is already available on channel 404 from Bell ExpressVu.
“GOLTV’s partnership with Bell represents a significant win for Canadian soccer fans,” says Mark Rubinstein, President, GOLTV. “We’re elated to deliver exclusive video experience to soccer fans across the country in partnership with Bell . GOLTV lives and breathes soccer 24/7 and now fans can too, wherever they may be.” GOLTV is owned and operated in Canada by Insight Sports Ltd.
Soccer fans will be treated to exclusive mobile video content that includes:
On The Pitch: Prior to weekend matches, experts discuss the hottest soccer topics making news around the world. Hosted by Lee Godfrey with analyst Paul James.
Champions League Preview: Godfrey and James give fans a critical review of Champions League action, with an eye towards the key issues facing the top teams.
Off The Pitch: Godfrey hosts this irreverent look at some of the biggest headlines and behind-the-scenes news worldwide.
Exclusive soccer-dedicated video content from GOLTV on sympatico.msn.ca also includes Living Legends, in-depth player profiles of the best players in history and the best still playing, and Lee Godfrey’s Soccer Blog, where Godfrey gives fans his unique insight and opinion on all things important to the true soccer fan.
