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Nine of the ten Barclays Premier League final matches to be aired live across the FOX family of networks
English Premier League title decider, Manchester City vs Queens Park Rangers, will air live on ESPN. Cameras will be at the Etihad Stadium where Roberto Mancini and his men could end up lifting the championship trophy with medals round their neck.
Meanwhile, at West Brom, Arsenal will seek victory to confirm their participation in next season’s UEFA Champions League tournament. West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal will be broadcasted live on FSN.
FOX Soccer will present its viewers with the Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham fixture. Spurs could celebrate a top-four finish in front of their fans at White Hart Lane while the Cottagers have virtually nothing to play for.
FOX Sports & FOX Deportes to televise UEFA Champions League final
Viewership Has Increased 10-Fold in 10 Years
LOS ANGELES– Only two teams and one game remain in the 2012 UEFA Champions League, the world’s most-watched elite club soccer tournament. On the grandest stage of European soccer, German club Bayern Munich and England’s Chelsea FC face off inside UEFA Fußball Arena Munchen on Saturday, May 19 in Munich, Germany. Bayern has the advantage of being the first team to play a UEFA Champions League Final in its home stadium, while Chelsea is on a quest to capture its first European Cup. For the third consecutive year, FOX Sports is broadcasting this showcase event live, with coverage beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Live from Munich, FOX Sports’ Curt Menefee serves as event host, with FOX Soccer’s Rob Stone hosting on-site studio coverage. FOX Soccer analyst and American National Soccer Hall of Famer Eric Wynalda joins Tottenham goalkeeper and former United States National Team player Brad Friedel for pre-game, halftime and post-match analysis. Legendary Sky Sports play-by-play announcer Martin Tyler calls the match with analysis from former Manchester United defender Gary Neville.
May 13 is Survival Sunday - FSMG presents nine live Barclays Premier League matches
New York/Los Angeles– Every year, on the final day of England’s Barclays Premier League season, all 20 teams from the world’s top domestic soccer competition play each other in a frantic 10-match race for financial survival, hardware and European honors. This year, on May 13, for the first time in American television history, nine of those matches are being carried live simultaneously by one family of outlets.Led by FX, Fox’s fully-distributed cable powerhouse, FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) networks SPEED, FSN, FUEL TV, FOX Soccer, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, along with digital platforms FOXSoccer.com and FOX Soccer 2Go, are carrying all nine matches live on Sunday, May 13 at 10:00 AM ET.
FX and FOX Soccer to assure live coverage of Champions League semi-finals
FOX Soccer promises live broadcast for Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid and Barcelona vs Chelsea. FX will be in charge of delivering the action at Stamford Bridge and the Santiago Bernabeu on April 18 and April 25 respectively.
The UEFA Champions League has reached its final stages. The match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid is sure to produce thrills. The spotlight will be on Germany’s dazzling striker Mario Gomez who has scored 11 goals in 673 minutes of Champions League football.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich’s backline will have to deal against the likes of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Both players have 15 goals between them.
FOX Soccer Plus acquires Australian Football League television rights
LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2012) – FOX Soccer Plus, America’s premium television network dedicated to delivering the world’s best soccer and international sports, is the new U.S. television home of the Australian Football League. With origins dating back to 1858, the AFL is Australia’s most-attended domestic sporting competition and the highest level of Australian Rules Football in the world. This exclusive media rights agreement brings coverage of live matches to FOX Soccer Plus beginning March 24, lasting through the 2014 season. Additionally, the network is carrying the AFL’s showcase event, the Grand Final, in September live from the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
FOX Soccer Plus becomes new home of Scottish Premier League
LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2012) – FOX Soccer Plus, America’s premium television network dedicated to delivering the world’s best soccer and international sports, is the new home of the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League in the United States and Caribbean. This exclusive agreement with SPORTFIVE International secures the SPL television rights for the remainder of the 2011-12 season through the 2013-2014 campaign. The first SPL match on FOX Soccer Plus takes place on Saturday, March 17, when Dundee United host Rangers at Tannadice Park (8:40 a.m. ET). The Old Firm Derby, Scotland’s premier rivalry contested between Glasgow powerhouses Celtic and Rangers, is being carried by FOX Soccer on Sunday, March 25 (8:00 a.m. ET).
FOX Soccer Plus offers 7-day free preview or U.S. soccer and rugby fans
Los Angeles (February 22, 2012) – FOX Soccer Plus, America’s premium television network dedicated to delivering the world’s best soccer and international sports, provides U.S. fans the chance to preview the subscription network free of charge from Monday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 26.
FOX Soccer Plus’ free preview is available on select FOX Soccer Plus affiliates, including DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOS. Other affiliates are also participating, and fans should check their local listings via FOXSoccerPlus.com.
Offering high-caliber matchups throughout the year, FOX Soccer Plus’ week-long preview will host pivotal league matches from the Barclays Premier League (England), Italian Serie A, Aviva Premiership Rugby (England), and RaboDirect Pro12 Rugby (Celtic League), as well as highly-anticipated UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixtures. The action-packed lineup culminates with a live Barclays Premier League clash between Norwich City and Manchester United (listings below).
Chelsea vs Manchester United Live on Fox Network in USA
FOX is expecting big returns on broadcasting a major EPL clash on the FOX Network which is widely available throughout the US on Terrestrial, Satellite and Cable Television. This is the second match in as many weeks that FOX airs a live Barclays Premier League match. The first was on January 22nd which drew record television audiences in the US with apx 1.3 million US viewers as American soccer fans watched Arsenal lose to Manchester United 1-2 at home.The live coverage of Chelsea-Man United will be presented by Rob Stone, former U.S. Men’s National Team player Eric Wynalda and CNN's Piers Morgan. Repeat airings of this match will be available at 7:00PM and 11:00PM (EST) on Fox Soccer Channel.
Chelsea vs Manchester United kicks off live on FOX this Sunday
Stamford Bridge will be on fire this weekend. The home crowd will be behind the Blues who face the prospect of grabbing their 8th win on home soil. Meanwhile, the Red Devils will try to force Chelsea to their 4th defeat at the Bridge.
The full 90 minutes of action will be available live on FOX. On January 22, 1.3 million people reportedly followed Arsenal vs Manchester United which ended 2-1 in favor of the away team.
Chelsea vs Manchester United may draw as many viewers as the race for the English Premier League title is tight. Manchester United could be 3 points behind current league leaders Manchester City before Sunday’s match.
FOX Soccer carries Everton-Fulham FA Cup match Friday
As such a crucial match for American players and fans, FOX Soccer worked with Everton and the FA this week to ensure that this match was brought to viewers live, and in high-definition.
Keeping momentum with the American storyline, FOX Soccer personalities JP Dellacamera and Eric Wynalda will serve as play-by-play and analyst, marking the first time Americans have called an FA Cup match on FOX Soccer.
Clash of the Manchester titans set for Sunday on FOX Soccer
Los Angeles (January 6, 2012) – Blue and red collide once again when Manchester City meets neighbor Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup Sunday, January 8 at 8:00 AM ET on FOX Soccer. City’s 6-1 demolition of United in Barclays Premier League play at the end of October, coupled with Wednesday’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle United, bring Manchester United into this match with something to prove. Manchester City surprised United in the 2011 FA Cup semi-final with a stinging 1-0 win, raising the stakes even more for this third round match.
The battle for FA Cup supremacy starts with a special pre-game “Goals on Sunday” hosted by Christian Miles, along with Warren Barton, Kyle Martino and Keith Costigan, followed by kick-off at 8.00 a.m. ET. The FA Cup is the oldest knock-out soccer competition in the world.
FOX Soccer strikes mega deal for UEFA Europa League football rights
Fox Soccer’s deal with the UEFA Europa League—which expires in 2015—will offer viewers a wider range of matches to choose from on each Match-day. The General Manager of FOX Soccer, David Nathanson, explained the situation through the following declaration:“The combination of the UEFA Champions and Europa leagues provide viewers with the complete club competition experience at the highest level.
“The fact that all the leading European teams and players can now be seen on one destination speaks to FOX Soccer’s total commitment to showcase the world’s best. No other TV network has an elite international soccer schedule that even comes close.”
Free network preview for FOX Soccer Plus, DirecTV, AT&T U-verse & co customers
FOX Soccer Plus, Verizon FiOS, DirecTV, Blue Ridge, AT&T U-verse, Cox Arizona, BendBroadband, Full Channel, Surewest California, Frontier, Surewest Kansas and RCN. Note that schedules below are subject to change.
UEFA Champions League:
Tuesday, August 23, 2011: Malmo FF v GNK Dinamo Zagreb, live @2:00pm EST and 11:00am PST in HD
Tuesday, August 23, 2011: FC Zurich v Bayern Munchen, delayed @5:00pm EST and 2:00pm PST in HD
Wednesday, August 24, 2011: Villarreal CF v Odense BK, delayed @12:00am EST and 9:00pm PST in HD
Major League Soccer football’s development to grow through NBC & ESPN
NBC has signed a 3-year television deal which will see them feature 45 Major League Soccer matches in addition to 4 encounters involving the USA’s male football team. With FOX Soccer Channel’s matches migrating to NBC Sports Network in particular, the coverage has been organized as follows:NBC Sports Network—previously named Versus—will take charge of covering most matches whereas NBC will air 2 playoff meetings, 2 regular-season encounters and 2 U.S. men’s national team matches. Chairman of NBC Sports, Mark Lazarus, declared:
FOX Soccer launches new branding as the Champions League, EPL & Serie A return
The American channel launches all this as Europe’s top leagues resume for the 2011/12 campaign. FOX Soccer’s General Manager, David Nathanson, declared:“Season Kickoff is highly anticipated by all soccer fans as their favorite teams and players start anew. It's the perfect opportunity to introduce the new FOX Soccer and raise the bar for coverage of the world's most elite competitions.”
FOX Soccer promises live coverage of UEFA Champions League and English Premier League matches each week in HD. The “Matchday” and “Goals on Sunday” programs will also offer viewers the chance to watch highlights and listen to commentary.
Scholes’ testimonial Man United vs New York Cosmos match live in HD on FOX Soccer
Brazilian legend and king of world football Pele is New York Cosmos’ honorary president whereas former Manchester United number 7 jersey player Eric Cantona is the team’s Soccer Director. Pele and Cantona reportedly teamed up to select stars ahead of Friday’s anticipated friendly against Manchester United as Paul Scholes aims to celebrate his playing days in style at Old Trafford.Pele and Eric Cantona’s re-born New York Cosmos will feature the following stars in their roster: Manchester City’s Wayne Bridge and Patrick Vieira, Manchester United’s retired veteran Gary Neville, 2006 World Cup star and retired legend Fabio Cannavaro, Tottenham Hotspur’s Brad Friedel and more.
Western NY Flash vs MagicJack live on FOX Soccer as US ladies return to action
The fever of the women's game continues this summer as FOX Soccer covers the WPS. Tonight, MagicJack and NY Flash will hit the screens.Magicjack features many players from the USA’s national women’s team. Goalkeeper Hope Solo, defender Christie Rampone, midfielder Shannon Boxx and forwards Megan Rapinoe as well as Pittsford native Abby Wambach are expected to add more heat to this encounter against Alex Morgan and Marta’s Western New York Flash.
The US ladies came out victorious against Marta’s Brazil in the quarter-finals of the just-ended Women’s World Cup and Magicjack have eventually been tipped to triumph at the Sahlen Stadium. Tickets for the match have been sold out.
FOX Soccer to air Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea friendly matches live
“Summer of Soccer” kicks off this week and Liverpool’s pre-season tour in Asia will be covered. The Merseyside Reds will be up against Guangdong Sunray Cave at the Tianhe Stadium in China on Wednesday before facing Malaysian All Stars XI three days later in Kuala Lumpur.
Like Liverpool, 2010/2011 English Premier League runners-up Chelsea are also going on tour in Asia. As part of their agenda, the Blues have a club friendly match against Thailand All-Stars coming up on...
UEFA Champions League Clasico Semi-Final - Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid Live
The 2010-11 UEFA Champions League Clasico - Semi-Final between Barcelona-Madrid Live.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - the Champions League semi-final second leg brings us another tense affair as the worlds biggest clubs face off for a chance to play in the Champions League Final.
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UEFA Champions League Clasico SemiFinal - Where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live
The 2010-11 UEFA Champions League Clasico - Semi-Final between Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 will be marked in history books as the third Clasico of 2011 and the First of of two of the most anticipated Champions League Semi-Finals to take place.
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