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YouTube Rules Out Challenging BT Sport Or Sky On Football Rights
- The Guardian, Friday, May 20, 2016 6:27 AM
A near record number of football fans discarded their TV sets to catch the Europa League final on YouTube, but despite its success the web giant has scotched the idea that it wants to challenge Sky and BT for Premier League rights. BT Sport struck a deal with Google-owned YouTube to air the Europa League final, and upcoming Champion’s League final, alongside its own coverage.
