da aviator aposta： CBS Sports' president says bringing Champions League games to the United States is "routinely" discussed and a move he thinks UEFA "would like".
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Discussions over Champions League games in USACBS president supports idea but long way from fruitionSays UEFA also back this proposalWHAT HAPPENED?
The Champions League and Europa League are broadcast on CBS and via their Paramount+ streaming platform. Now, president and CEO of CBS Sports, David Berson, says his network would welcome hosting these matches stateside but there's "nothing to report" on that for now. He added he is excited for their new six-year deal, in a total package £1.17 billion ($1.5bn).
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He told The Athletic of European games being staged across the pond: "That is something that is routinely talked about. We have nothing to say along those lines at this moment in time, but I would not be surprised if over the course of these next six years, you’ll see that in play. It’s something we welcome. I think it’s something UEFA would like.
“But again, there’s, there’s nothing to report along those lines just yet. We’re really thrilled with the coverage of this sport in this country and I give NBC and the Premier League credit as well. Overall the sport is resonating a lot with these young fans. And we’re thrilled with this property, the greatest club tournament in the world. We think there’s a tremendous amount of upside.
“To see where we were just a few years ago, starting from the ground floor with nothing and to where we’ve come in just a few short years, I couldn’t be any more pleased that the other folk in this call that are really getting a ton of the credit for creating a show that is so authentic. It’s entertaining, it’s insightful. It’s lots of fun and can hit real topics, serious topics, fun topics that cover the game unlike any other. So I’m really thrilled and I think opportunities such as bringing games to the States or, if not, that’s fine too. But I think there’s a tremendous amount of upside and we’re thrilled. We haven’t even started our new six-year deal yet.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Champions League is already undergoing a drastic revamp next season. The number of matches will shoot up from 125 to 189 and 36 teams will compete in the 2024-25 edition, up from 32. It's quite possible that in a few years time more alterations are made, such as taking games to the U.S. – where there is huge amounts of money to be made.
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The draw for the next edition of the Champions League will take place on August 29, before the tournament proper gets underway on September 17. Every club will now be guaranteed a minimum of eight league-stage games against eight different sides.