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Jun 15
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DAZN's Billion-Dollar Gamble: Can Saudi ...

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Dive deep into DAZN's audacious quest to conquer global sports broadcasting. Fueled by Sir Len Blavatnik's billions and a recent $1 billion injection from Saudi Arabia's PIF, the streamer has chased massive rights deals from the Bundesliga to the FIFA Club World Cup. But soaring costs have led to over $1.4 billion in annual losses. This episode explores DAZN's strategic moves, key acquisitions like Foxtel, the financial tightrope walk, and the high-stakes race toward profitability with powerful new partners.


DAZN, sports broadcasting, Len Blavatnik, Saudi PIF, football rights, streaming losses


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