The pair will also continue joint anti-piracy operations.

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LaLiga and beIN Sports France have agreed a three year extension to their broadcast deal.

It means that the LaLiga Santander will continue to be shown live and exclusively by the broadcaster in France, until the end of the 2023/24 season. beIN also broadcasts the league in 35 other countries worldwide, including the 24 countries of the Middle East & North Africa and 11 countries in Asia Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, East Timor and the Philippines).

LaLiga joins Euro 2020, World Cup 2022, NBA, NFL, Wimbledon, FA Cup, Bundesliga, Serie A, handball, rugby, and from September the Champions League on beIN in France.

In addition, the pair will continue joint anti-piracy operations ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, with a series of activations expected.

Laurent de Camas, managing director of beIN Sports France, said:  “We are delighted to extend our partnership with LaLiga in France to 2024, allowing our subscribers to watch the best Spanish clubs and talent both in the domestic league and in a range of European competitions too. This renewal deal with LaLiga – our trusted partner in France since 2012 – supports our rational business strategy of bidding proportionately for premium rights while focusing on growth and profitability in France.”

Audiovisual director at LaLiga, Melcior Soler, added:  “We are very pleased to renew our trusted partnership with beIN Sports in France through to 2024, extending our relationship to over a decade. As our longstanding and valued partner across the world, we trust beIN to continue inspiring fans of Spanish football – and help grow our brand – both in France and globally with its dedicated programming and promotion of LaLiga, its clubs and players.”