Manchester United partner with US based Sirius XM Radio
Tue 4th Jan 2011 | Television & Broadcasting
Sirius XM, the New York based satellite radio firm has unveiled a multi-year deal to be the official radio broadcaster of the 18-time champions of the English Premier League.
Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Sirius and XM subscribers will have access to live play-by-play of every Manchester United Premier League match. Sirius XM also has the rights to stream match broadcasts online.
Manchester United CEO David Gill said, "This is an exciting arrangement as we know how passionate our fans are in the United States, and now they can catch all the match action live on Sirius and XM."
"Manchester United is one of the most famous and widely followed sports franchises in all of the world, and we're thrilled to offer our listeners access to every one of their Premier League matches," said Scott Greenstein, Sirius XM's president and chief content officer.
(reuters)
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