“Australians watch more sport than any other country in the world, which makes this deal an incredibly exciting opportunity for DAZN to enter a key market, marking another step in our long-term strategy to become the global home of sport," says DAZN chief executive officer Shay Segev.
"Foxtel is a successful business that has undergone a remarkable digital transformation in recent years, and we are confident that our global reach and relentless pursuit of innovation will continue to drive the business forward and ensure long-term success.
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"We are committed to supporting and investing in Foxtel's television and streaming services, across both sports and entertainment, using our world-leading technology to further enhance the viewing experience for customers."
UK-based global sports streaming platform DAZN has struck a deal to acquire the majority of shares in Foxtel from News Corporation (ASX: NWS) and Telstra (ASX:
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Wow the Dazn ceo sure has a positive view about the sports market in Australia