Abu Dhabi Media acquire rights for European qualifiers for Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup

The free and pay-TV group, Abu Dhabi Media Company, have acquired the distribution rights, for the Middle East and North Africa, to the European qualifiers for Euro 2016 Europe (France, 10/06 - 10/07/2016) and the 2018 World Cup (Russia), indicated UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), on the 19/12/2013.

AD Sports channels, owned by the Abu Dhabi Media Company, will broadcast a series of qualifying matches and a highlights programme each evening during UEFA's "Week of Football," (see below).

The fee includes television, internet and mobile applications. Abu Dhabi Media will be able to broadcast the matches and highlights on their digital platform Super.ae.

"We are pleased to welcome Abu Dhabi Media on board as a broadcast partner of the European Qualifiers. The AD Sports channels represent a great platform to ensure exposure for national team football. We are looking forward to working together to make the European Qualifiers a great viewing experience for football fans across the region," said UEFA, on the 19/12/2013.

• The rights were acquired by the Abu Dhabi Media Company…