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theScore Secures Broadcast and Digital Rights to the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011
Starting December 14th, live early morning coverage begins with same day primetime repeat
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TORONTO, December 12th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that it has secured the exclusive television rights to the semi-final and final matches of the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011. Live coverage begins on theScore on Wednesday, December 14th with replay airings scheduled throughout the final two rounds of the tournament. theScore.com will also live stream each of the semi-final and final matches.
theScore’s exclusive broadcast schedule includes live coverage on:
· Semi #1: Wednesday, December 14th airing live at 5:30 a.m. ET (replay at 7:00 p.m.)
· Semi #2: Thursday, December 15th airing live at 5:30 a.m. ET (replay at 8:00 p.m.)
· Championship Game: Sunday, December 18th airing live at 5:30 a.m. ET (replay at 1:00 p.m.)
"With European champions, Barcelona – led by the world’s greatest player Leo Messi – and South American giants, Santos – led by arguably the ‘next greatest player’ Neymar – we know our dedicated footy fans will be excited about catching the semi-finals and championship game of the FIFA Club World Cup on theScore," says Greg Sansone, Vice President, Broadcast Operations, Score Media Inc.
For more information contact:
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 x2217
About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Score Media’s primary asset, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com and the industry leading mobile sports applications ScoreMobile, ScoreMobile FC and SportsTap which reach over three million unique users per month. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 280 employees in 2011, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.
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