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Edward McCarthy shared thisToday marks another major milestone in DAZN’s mission to be the ultimate entertainment platform for sports fans. Our partnership with FIFA takes global access to a new level, showcasing the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to fans everywhere, for free. This is innovation, passion, and fan-first thinking at its best. Proud to be part of this journey. Congratulations to everyone involved with this! #MilestoneMoment #DAZNxFIFA #FIFACWC2025Edward McCarthy shared this⚽🌍 The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Streaming Globally FREE on DAZN! 🌍⚽ Big news for football fans worldwide: DAZN is teaming up with FIFA to bring the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to the global stage like never before. This landmark competition will feature 32 of the world’s best clubs – Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors, Flamengo, and more – going head-to-head for ultimate glory. And DAZN will be the place to watch every match live, wherever you are. 📅 Key dates to remember: • This Thursday, 5 December 2024: The tournament draw, live from Miami, streaming on DAZN. • 15 June 2025: The action kicks off in the USA, setting the stage for an unforgettable summer. But this is more than just football. It’s the start of a global revolution in sports entertainment. With our partnership with FIFA, we’re bringing iconic moments, match replays, and exclusive FIFA+ content to DAZN, creating the ultimate destination for football fans worldwide. At DAZN, we’re redefining how fans connect with the game they love, making it more accessible, immersive, and thrilling than ever. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will unite football fans like never before. The world is watching – are you ready? #DAZN #FIFACWC2025 #GlobalFootball #GameChanger #DAZNxFIFA
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Edward McCarthy shared thisFantastic result. Well done team!Edward McCarthy shared thisI am thrilled to announce that our Anti-piracy team won the SportsPro OTT Award for Best in Antipiracy. 🏆 🏆 🏆 This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the remarkable contributions of Harley M, Iain Richardson, Bob Hannent, and Ben Precious, the fight against piracy truly requires cross-functional collaboration and this team is truly fundamental to our success. Special thanks to Javier de Diego Yanez and Anurag Kashyap for being an exceptional team and the best antipiracy squad I could have wished for. This award is a result of our collective efforts, and I appreciate the dedication and expertise each team member has brought to the table. Let's continue our commitment to excellence in combating piracy in the sports industry. Moreover, I want to give a shoutout to Anvesh Reddy, Bharat Bhushan, Bhavya Vemulapati, Sahithi Dommeti, Eshita Das, Mounika Varma Namburi, Raja Rajeshwari, and Yelusuri Chandra Sekhar for your outstanding contributions. Your unique skills and unwavering commitment have played a crucial role in our success. We're determined to lead the fight against sports piracy and will keep moving forward with our commitment. #dazn #AntiPiracy #Cybersecurity #OTTAwards23
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Edward McCarthy reposted thisEdward McCarthy reposted this✨ The official shortlist for 'Best in Anti-Piracy' at the SportsPro OTT Awards 2023 includes… ➡ DAZN ➡ Videocites ➡ Irdeto ➡ Viaccess-Orca ➡ EZDRM Congratulations to you all!! View the full shortlist 👉 https://bit.ly/45pf2UA #OTTAWARDS23 #OTT #Sportsbiz #Streaming
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Edward McCarthy reposted thisEdward McCarthy reposted thisWe are making history. Yesterday, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the biggest and most exciting boxing card of a generation, if not ever. Thank you to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh for bringing us together and for being a valued partner of DAZN. Thank you also to Dr Rakan AlHarthy and Sela | صلة for this historic deal. #TeamDAZN #HomeofBoxing #DayofReckoning #riyadhseason
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Edward McCarthy shared thisThrilled to have completed this deal. Congrats to the team. Welcome Hannah and Esmeralda to DAZN!Edward McCarthy shared thisDAZN has acquired leading women's football platform ata football in a move that reinforces our standing as the global home of the women's game. ata was founded by Hannah Brown and Esmeralda Negron, and I am pleased to welcome them both to our leadership team. As we look forward to the final of the Women's World Cup, never has there been a better time to further our commitment to women's football. With the arrival of Esmeralda and Hannah, DAZN establishes a dedicated women's sports vertical, which is laser focused on promoting, professionalising and making profitable our women's football offering. DAZN is building the ultimate sports destination platform for fans around the world, a place to watch live and on-demand content; get news, scores and stats; place bets and play games; buy merchandise and tickets. We are the home of sport. #TeamDAZN
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Edward McCarthy shared thisFantastic to have signed this deal. Congratulations to all involved!Edward McCarthy shared this#DAZN has acquired the award-winning sports media group ELEVEN SPORTS HQ, making DAZN the largest holder of European sports rights. The deal complements DAZN’s existing market-leading positions in core European markets such as Spain and Italy by propelling the company forward in Portugal and Belgium as well as key Southeast Asian markets. The acquisition of ELEVEN asset and US-based sports media company Team Whistle will also enable us to rapidly reach new audience groups. Another step forward in our mission to be the leading global sports entertainment platform ⚽. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/gCcaRCN8 #sports #sportsbroadcasting #TeamDAZN #streaming
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Edward McCarthy shared thisA fantastic first year as global and host broadcaster of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The viewing figures show the quality of the competition! 64M views across #DAZN + #YouTube from 200+ territories Thrilled for all those involved. https://lnkd.in/g2eYyC_9
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Edward McCarthy shared thisFantastic to have announced this fight. Great work from the team involved!Edward McCarthy shared thisSeptember 17... the trilogy 🍿
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Edward McCarthy shared thisThrilled to share that DAZN has been named new global broadcaster for the UEFA Women’s Champions League from 2021-2025. And, to further grow the women’s game, we’ve joined forces with YouTube to make the competition free for everyone to see. Starting this season, all matches will be available live on DAZN as well as free on DAZN’s new Women’s Champions League YouTube channel. With plenty of nonstop storytelling planned along the way, this is another exciting step in our long-time commitment to grow women’s sport globally. To start, see the attached anthem video - "We ALL Rise With More Eyes" - https://lnkd.in/dvshzpp Congratulations to all involved!
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Edward McCarthy liked thisEdward McCarthy liked this❌ DAZN has officially challenged YouTube, TikTok and Meta... (𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺’𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵). It’s such a crazy misconception that sports creators - influencers, podcasters, storytellers - simply started a trend of "community engagement." 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 that broadcasting giants must navigate if they want to survive. Little has been said about #DAZN’s April announcement: the launch of the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 ‘𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, aimed at "growing the largest sports creators’ network." ❌ Why? According to research cited by the platform, 8️⃣3️⃣% of consumers trust influencers more than traditional ads. ❌ What does this 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 mean in practice? Creators accepted into the program receive a toolkit and opportunities typically reserved for accredited journalists: ▪️the ability to publish content directly within the #app’s ecosystem. ▪️accreditations for major sporting events to which DAZN holds rights. ▪️access to affiliate links, official merchandise and an incentive framework that allows creators to earn and scale alongside the platform. ❌ This strategy goes even further with the 𝗗𝗔𝗭𝗡𝟰𝟴 project. For the 2026 World Cup, DAZN is seeking exactly 𝟰𝟴 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 - one from every participating nation. Serving as "fan correspondents," their mission is to show the BTS, provide live reactions, share local culture, etc. DAZN has realized that influencer content travels faster and generates deeper engagement than official brand assets. DAZN is attempting to master a reality that is difficult for traditional broadcasters to swallow: ❌ their premium content is often marketed more effectively by creators. But this shift has been visible for some time: ➡️ #YouTube sent over 30 top creators and partnered with official broadcasters like #WarnerBros/ #Eurosport. ➡️ #NBC: The US Olympic broadcaster built a program for 27 creators across #TikTok, #Snapchat and #Meta. ➡️ #NBA 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽: Influencers are invited to All-Star Weekend to play on official courts and create "courtside" content. ➡️ #Bundesliga 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧: Young creators get match access and player interviews in exchange for modernizing the league's promotion. ❌ Why DAZN isn't just a boomer copycat: while other platforms activate mainly for mega-events (Olympics, World Cup), DAZN wants Playmakers involved year-round across all sports (#boxing, #football, #MMA). The goal is to let you switch to a favorite influencer’s stream inside the DAZN app while the match is on, rather than heading to YouTube or TikTok. By offering a share in the profits (#affiliates, #merch), DAZN is looking for long-term loyalty, not just a one-off campaign. We live in interesting times. 🔴 "ordinary" creators with a vision have become an extraordinary tool, transforming the way we consume sports.
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Edward McCarthy liked thisEdward McCarthy liked thisThrilled to announce another great partnership between DAZN and Warner Bros. Discovery. We are launching The Fight, a monthly Saturday night primetime live boxing series that will debut on July 4 across TNT Sports and DAZN. The partnership spans co-promotion, marketing, and includes advertising sales across our entire USA portfolio of boxing assets including our top championship pay per view events and 150+ nights of boxing streaming on DAZN, creating new opportunities to maximize value for brand partners. The collaboration will feature DAZN’s roster of premier boxing promoters, including Top Rank Boxing ,Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, and Queensberry Promotions, among others. The first event is scheduled for Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026 and will have a USA vs UK theme. The partnership reflects DAZN’s shared vision with TNT Sports to bring championship boxing to a broader audience in the US. TNT Sports and DAZN will enhance the fan experience with expansive, co-produced studio programming and a deep commentating roster that will elevate the events for fans. Let’s go! Ryan Gould Jon Diament Luis Silberwasser Craig Barry Raphael Poplock Pete Oliver Shay Segev Jared Kass Michael Mobley Ben Cohon Lou Garate Eric RosenWarner Bros. Discovery Strikes Boxing Alliance With DAZN for Monthly TNT ShowcaseWarner Bros. Discovery Strikes Boxing Alliance With DAZN for Monthly TNT Showcase
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Edward McCarthy liked thisExcited to announce that today I have joined DLA Piper as a partner in the Investment Management and Funds team. I will continue to advise on a broad range of funds matters, with a particular focus on LP representation. I look forward to working with colleagues throughout the DLA network to support clients on all aspects of their private markets activities. Thanks to everyone at DLA for the warm welcome.Edward McCarthy liked thisOliver Crowley joins our global Investment Management & Funds team as partner. Based in our London office, Oliver brings deep experience advising institutional investors, DFIs, and financial institutions on private market strategies and regulatory execution. He is especially well known for his LP-side expertise, cross-border structuring capabilities, and forward-thinking approach to legal innovation. His appointment is a key step in our strategy to grow a globally integrated, tech-enabled platform serving the next generation of fund clients, particularly in the fast-evolving mid-market space. Catherine Pogorzelski, Global Co-Chair, Investment Management & Funds, said: “Oliver’s experience and mindset are uniquely aligned with our ambition to scale a market-leading IM&F platform. His LP-side expertise, technical strength, and innovative thinking will help us deliver even greater value to our clients globally.” Click on the link to learn more: http://spr.ly/60497xvN1 #Funds #Investments #Legal #Law #Appointment
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Edward McCarthy liked thisDelighted to see FromCounsel's partnership with South Square come to fruitionEdward McCarthy liked thisIntroducing FC R&I Knowledge - launching Q1 2026 We’re delighted to announce the development of FromCounsel’s new #restructuring and #insolvency knowledge content, in collaboration with South Square the pre-eminent chambers for restructuring and insolvency law. As practitioners face increasing pressure to deliver fast, accurate advice, access to trusted legal insight is essential. FC R&I Knowledge will leverage FromCounsel’s proven corporate #knowledge model, to provide you with the greatest depth of restructuring and insolvency knowledge and the reliability of multiple levels of expert review. Giving you the confidence to advise with certainty. Many restructuring and insolvency practitioners already use FC Corporate Knowledge for insight on issues such as directors’ duties and the principles of maintenance of capital. The addition of the new content provides a fully maintained service combining the best of two worlds: corporate content produced by members of Erskine Chambers and R&I content produced by members of South Square. Register your firm’s interest: https://hubs.ly/Q03SYpX10
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Edward McCarthy liked thisEdward McCarthy liked thisGreat to have launched our new company this week - Global Sport Group (GSG). Our mission is - to be a brilliant Global platform to partner with the world’s most iconic sports leagues and expand with new opportunities. Thanks to some outstanding people involved in the project Stefano Gastaut Alkit Patel Simon Denyer George Barrios Michelle Difilippantonio Wilson Lucas Juri Mat Sears Mathijn Visser Genevieve Sekwalor Gemma Wright Together, we’re building GSG into the partner of choice for leagues and Sport IP holders worldwide. We’ve had a fair amount of media attention, but this piece from Sportico best explains what’s been happening and the scale of the opportunity. 👉 CVC forms $14bn global sport group focusing on leagues, teams: https://lnkd.in/eVy2KPYw #GlobalSportGroup #CVC #SportsIndustry #Innovation
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