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Daily Mirror
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Alex Richards

BBC announces Champions League highlights deal as UEFA put seal on £1.5bn move

The BBC has landed rights to show Champions League highlights.

A three-year deal has been struck with European football’s governing body, UEFA, which will see BBC show highlights on Wednesday night’s from Europe’s premier club competition, starting in 2024. The deal also includes the final, with details to be confirmed of those highlights.

BBC Director of Sport, Barbara Slater said: “We are simply thrilled to have won these rights. Our reach and ability to bring people together is unrivalled and we couldn't be more delighted that UEFA have recognised the value in our ability to bring the UEFA Champions League to the widest possible audience across the UK. This package of highlights and digital content will allow football fans to follow the UEFA Champions League, wherever and however they like.

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