MP & Silva acquires exclusive FIFA media rights in Vietnam

MP & Silva will be the exclusive distributor for television rights across cable, satellite and terrestrial platforms. The partnership with FIFA includes all 64 live matches and ceremonies of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil as well as daily 45-minutes highlights.

The offer also includes all FIFA tournaments including the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 in Brazil, FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 in Tahiti, the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 in Turkey, the FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2013 in the UAE, the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica and the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2014 in Canada.

“Vietnam continues to be a key market for MP & Silva, and this partnership with FIFA underlines our leadership in sports content across the region, adding to our comprehensive line-up of top football leagues, tournaments and club content from around the world,” said Andrea Radrizzani, MP & Silva Group CEO.

“This inaugural deal with them underlines their commitment to football, and ensures that our events, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, will be seen by the widest possible audience across Vietnam—an exciting football market that continues to grow,” said Niclas Ericson, director of FIFA TV.

MP & Silva is also the Vietnam distributor of the Barclays Premier League, Spanish La Liga BBVA, Italian Serie A, French Ligue 1, German Bundesliga, nPower Football League Championship, Major League Soccer (MLS), Brazilian Paulistao and other leagues, according to the company.