Portugal: Benfica TV to broadcast SC Farense (2^nd division) home games until 2016

Benfica TV, the official TV channel of Lisbon club SL Benfica (2^nd in the Liga Zon Sagres in 2012/13), has acquired the rights to broadcast Sporting Clube Farense (10^th in the Portuguese 2^nd division in 2012/13) matches, on the 12/07/2013.

These rights relate to Farense's home league matches over the 2013-2016 period.

"The agreement is valid regardless of the division in which SC Farense play over the next three years, including the 1^st division," said António Barão, president of SC Farense.

• In Portugal, TV rights are negotiated individually by clubs. Benfica, Sporting and FC Porto, the top three clubs in the country count for 70% of TV rights revenue in the Portuguese league, estimated at €75m per season.
• On the 28/06/2013, Benfica announced that its league games at home in 2013/14 will be shown on pay-channel Benfica TV. 
• Benfica TV is distributed by several satellite operators in Portugal, Angola and Mozambique. Subscription costs €10 per month.
• In February 2013, Benfica TV obtained exclusive broadcasting rights to the Premier League in Portugal for the 2013-2016 period. The…