10 years of beIN Sports France (2012-2022): "We are here for the long term" (Y. Al-Obaidly)

Launched on 01/06/2012 on the French market, beIN Sports France celebrates its 10^th anniversary on Wednesday 01/06/2022. "As the group's first international beIN Sports entity, closely followed by beIN Sports America and beIN Sports Asia, beIN Sports France was the first European subsidiary of beIN Media Group, a sports and entertainment media group now present in 43 countries, broadcasting in nine different languages to sports fans around the world," said the pay-TV group.

"Everyone thought that beIN Sports would go bankrupt in a year. In reality, we are the longest lasting player after Canal+, while Orange, RMC Sport and Mediapro have failed. We are here for the long term. Those who say otherwise are out of touch with this industry. You only have to look at our acquisitions and rights acquisitions," said Yousef Al-Obaidly, president of beIN Sports France and CEO of beIN Media Group, to the French daily Le Monde on 29/05/2022.

"By offering a premium service at an accessible price and without commitment, beIN Sports has revolutionised the pay-TV market in France and given a new…