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 Feb 17 2009, 06:56 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali  Group: Moderators Posts: 2,700 Joined: 22-October 05 From: US of A Member No.: 703  |
ROME (AP) - Italy's traditional season opener, the Supercup, will this year be held in Beijing. The Italian league on Monday signed a deal with the Beijing Football Association to have the match played at the Chinese capital in August. The Supercup pits the previous season's league champion against the winner of the Italian Cup. Last year, AS Roma beat Inter Milan 1-0 to win the trophy. The Gazzetta dello Sport daily reported that Chinese organizers would pay €2.5 million ($3.19 million) to the Italian league as well as all the teams' expenses. The league declined to confirm the report, saying that details, including the date and venue of the match, will be given at a news conference next month. |
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Feb 17 2009, 10:24 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Like the time it was played in the US. Don't like that idea...
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Feb 18 2009, 09:30 AM
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Berretti  Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
Ka-ching! $$$ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Money talks, after all.
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Feb 18 2009, 12:51 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
It better. The Serie A could do with some serious ka-ching.
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Feb 18 2009, 11:41 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Feb 18 2009, 11:51 AM)  It better. The Serie A could do with some serious ka-ching. They should really loer their prices to televise games then. I've read in numerous places that it's the reason why it's barely shown in the UK, they want too much for it. |
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Feb 19 2009, 12:56 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,373 Joined: 25-November 05 From: East Sussex Member No.: 932 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 18 2009, 10:41 PM) They should really loer their prices to televise games then. I've read in numerous places that it's the reason why it's barely shown in the UK, they want too much for it. waaa this is england we are talking about man they can't afford it then how come all these channels from all around Europe can and these are wealthy country's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Sport 2 (Hungary) Sport 1 (Cze/Svk) Nova Sports |
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Feb 19 2009, 01:02 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,373 Joined: 25-November 05 From: East Sussex Member No.: 932 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 18 2009, 10:41 PM) They should really loer their prices to televise games then. I've read in numerous places that it's the reason why it's barely shown in the UK, they want too much for it. waaat this is england we are talking about man how can they not afford it. Then how come all these stations all around Europe can afford the rights (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) for example: Sport 2 (Hungary) Sport 1 (Cze/Svk) Nova Sports (Hellas) C+ Sport 1 (Pol) There are many more there on the list that regulary show Serie A games |
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Feb 19 2009, 01:09 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Ry4n @ Feb 18 2009, 11:56 PM) waaa this is england we are talking about man they can't afford it then how come all these channels from all around Europe can and these are wealthy country's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Sport 2 (Hungary) Sport 1 (Cze/Svk) Nova Sports It's not that they can't afford the prices, it's that they're not worth it. If they want their games shown live in England, they should simply lower the price. The IFA get their games shown, England tv channels get the games at a reasonable prices, people in England get Serie A football. Everybody wins. But they want too much, so we don't think it's worth it, coincidently the only game bought by English tv so far this season in the Mlan derby with Beckham and Jose.. because it'd gain more viewers. |
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Feb 19 2009, 01:25 AM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
And yet, as I understand it, there are bitter complaints that Sky broadcasts so many EPL games (and Setanta the rest) in the UK.
Perhaps it's a matter of taste, Kurt. Sounds like Italian footie isn't all that popular in the UK right now anyway. |
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Feb 19 2009, 01:34 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Feb 19 2009, 12:25 AM) And yet, as I understand it, there are bitter complaints that Sky broadcasts so many EPL games (and Setanta the rest) in the UK. Perhaps it's a matter of taste, Kurt. Sounds like Italian footie isn't all that popular in the UK right now anyway. Not sure of who is complaining, or why they would be, getting to watch football is not a bad thing as far as I'm concerned. The only problems I have concerning Sky/Setanta showing live games is when they're England internationals, which should always be on BBC, in my opinion. Italian football isn't that popular, no. But it doesn't help that games aren't being shown, it'd certainly get more followers if the games were being shown. |
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Feb 19 2009, 03:25 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 19 2009, 02:09 AM) It's not that they can't afford the prices, it's that they're not worth it. Well obviously the Serie A guys think it is worth it... and as Ry4n said there others who pay for it. If the broadcasters in England do not think the price is right, why should the Serie A guys lower it? That does not make sense, it's not like they're desperate or anything. |
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Feb 19 2009, 04:12 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (dst @ Feb 19 2009, 02:25 AM) Well obviously the Serie A guys think it is worth it... and as Ry4n said there others who pay for it. If the broadcasters in England do not think the price is right, why should the Serie A guys lower it? That does not make sense, it's not like they're desperate or anything. I'd like to see how much various leagues make through televised games in foreign countries, I don't think Serie A will be doing too well. Serie A.. not desperate for money.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) EDIT: Thinking about it, Serie A could help with attendances, which will result in their clubs making more money if they stop televising games n their own country. Do a US style blackout thing, so games aren't televised in areas close to the stadium, forcing people to go to the games if they want to see them. This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Feb 19 2009, 04:14 AM |
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Feb 19 2009, 04:24 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 19 2009, 05:12 AM) Serie A.. not desperate for money.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Not desperate enough to compromise. |
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Feb 19 2009, 05:13 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Oh well, there loss I suppose. Getting less is better than getting nothing. We'll just have to disagree on this one.
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Feb 19 2009, 09:30 AM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
Well the reason, EPL doesn't think it's worth it, is barring the superstars EPL is not that deep in China. It's the Serie A which gets more telecast time there. So naturally a Serie A team match would pull in more money.
Roma v Inter in India, would however draw far less crowds than United v Liverpool. This post has been edited by Jack Sparrow: Feb 19 2009, 09:31 AM |
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