What's really going on with the FIFA+ and DAZN deal
Update: 2025-11-05
Description
DAZN’s move to absorb FIFA+, Apple’s $750 million bid for Formula 1, and LaLiga’s struggle to stay relevant — this episode unpacks the business stories behind the biggest headlines.
Co-hosts SportsPro's CEO Nick Meacham, and Community Lead Chris Stone dissect what these deals reveal about the global sports rights landscape, evolving streaming strategies, and the growing “squeezed middle” of leagues caught between the giants.
Key points:
- Was FIFA’s deal with DAZN driven by strategy or financial pressure?
- How much influence does Saudi Arabia’s SURJ investment have on DAZN?
- Can Formula 1 continue to grow without ESPN’s editorial reach?
- Why is Apple’s investment a smart long-term play?
- What do LaLiga President Javier Tebas’s comments about pan-European deals reveal about the state of media rights in Europe?
- Are we entering an era where only the biggest leagues can survive?
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