GIANT COMPETITION BEGINS IN SUPER LIG BROADCAST TENDER

Preparations accelerated for the new broadcasting tender, which closely concerns millions of football fans in Turkish football. According to news from Hürriyet, giant media and technology companies wanting to secure the broadcasting rights of the Trendyol Super Lig and the 1st League entered a fierce race. Among the ambitious companies expected to enter the tender during this process were TRT, Saran Group, Turkcell, Türk Telekom, and beIN Media Group. The most striking detail discussed in sector lobbies was the expectation that broadcasting rights revenue would reach the level of 400 million dollars annually with the intensification of competition. This massive figure, which will directly affect the revenues of the clubs, was evaluated as a major turning point for the Turkish football economy. An important schedule regarding the date when the broadcasting tender will be held became clear, and it was announced that the process would be carried out in January or February. Before this critical tender that will shape the future of Turkish football, it was learned that the companies in question completed their preparations and started dossier preparation for official bids. Club managers and football authorities emphasized that the new broadcasting revenues resulting from the tender will give a comfortable breath to the financial structure of the clubs.

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