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Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Mark Goldbridge and Gary Neville's YouTube channels to show live Bundesliga fixtures
YouTuber Mark Goldbridge has been awarded part of the Bundesliga's live broadcasting rights in the United Kingdom, allowing him to show matches this season. This new agreement - the first time a major European football league has awarded its broadcasting rights to a content creator - will be in place for the Bundesliga's first round of fixtures this weekend, which kicks off on Friday night with defending champions Bayern Munich hosting RB Leipzig. That match — and all other Friday night games for the next two seasons — will be shown live on the BBC, on both the website and the iPlayer while Gary Neville's 'The Overlap' and Goldbridge's 'That's Football' channels will share those rights, showing 20 live Friday night games in 2025-26 in watch-along formats. All games will be free-to-air while the Bundesliga's own YouTube channel will be live broadcasting all Friday night games in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, the second tier of German football. The Overlap currently has over 1.5m subscribers, while Goldbridge's That's Football, boasts a further 1.39m subscribers. 'That's Football will stream 20 live Bundesliga matches on Friday nights as well as creating 34 weekly shows in 25/26 – the first creator channel with official league rights," Goldbridge's channel posted on Twitter. 'A landmark deal putting That's Football alongside Sky, BBC & Amazon in the Bundesliga UK strategy.' Goldbridge, whose real name is Brent di Cesare, posted: 'Thanks to the community for helping us build this. We keep moving.'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd content creator Mark Goldbridge bizarrely lands Bundesliga TV rights… but will share deal with four others
MARK GOLDBRIDGE has bizarrely landed the rights to show the Bundesliga in the UK. The Manchester United content creator is the first to have been granted the broadcasting rights for a major European football league. 3 Mark Goldbridge has won a share of the Bundesliga TV rights Credit: X 3 The Bundesliga will be watchable on his YouTube channel Credit: Getty Goldbridge, 46, whose real name is Brent Di Cesare, will broadcast the games on his channel That's Football. He boasts over 1million followers on X and 1.38m subscribers on his YouTube channel. The agreement will be in place for the Bundesliga's first round of fixtures this weekend. The German top-flight will kickstart on Friday night when Bayern Munich take on RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL SPLASH THE REDDIES Liverpool approve record Isak transfer as Reds plot £165m double-deal Goldbridge will not be the only one to be able to show the reigning champions begin their title defence. The BBC will be able to show it along with every other Friday night games for the next two seasons. The broadcaster will have the match on its website and iPlayer. YouTube channel, The Overlap, has also got a share of the rights and will feature 20 live Friday games across the 2025/26 campaign. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN All of the games will be free-to-air in a boost to fans interested in the competition. The Bundesliga YouTube channel itself will also be broadcasting Friday night games from the top two leagues of German football. Cologne star Anthony Ujah celebrates goal by grabbing horns of goat mascot This follows the news that The Rest is Football podcast secured the rights for a highlights package of Spain's LaLiga for the next three years. Bundesliga football will also be accessible on long-term partner Sky Sports. Sky Sports will retain the rights to a Saturday night match after their exclusive rights deal expired. This means this season's matches between Bayern and Borussia Dortmund could be shown in the UK. 3 Bayern Munich are the reigning champions Credit: Getty Amazon meanwhile, have secured the exclusive rights to the Sunday fixtures in the Bundesliga. They will be made available to fans on a pay-per-view basis and add to the streaming platform's portfolio which includes Ligue 1 and Champions League football.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd content creator Mark Goldbridge bizarrely lands Bundesliga TV rights… but will share deal with four others
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARK GOLDBRIDGE has bizarrely landed the rights to show the Bundesliga in the UK. The Manchester United content creator is the first to have been granted the broadcasting rights for a major European football league. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Mark Goldbridge has won a share of the Bundesliga TV rights Credit: X 3 The Bundesliga will be watchable on his YouTube channel Credit: Getty Goldbridge, 46, whose real name is Brent Di Cesare, will broadcast the games on his channel That's Football. He boasts over 1million followers on X and 1.38m subscribers on his YouTube channel. The agreement will be in place for the Bundesliga's first round of fixtures this weekend. The German top-flight will kickstart on Friday night when Bayern Munich take on RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL SPLASH THE REDDIES Liverpool approve record Isak transfer as Reds plot £165m double-deal Goldbridge will not be the only one to be able to show the reigning champions begin their title defence. The BBC will be able to show it along with every other Friday night games for the next two seasons. The broadcaster will have the match on its website and iPlayer. YouTube channel, The Overlap, has also got a share of the rights and will feature 20 live Friday games across the 2025/26 campaign. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN All of the games will be free-to-air in a boost to fans interested in the competition. The Bundesliga YouTube channel itself will also be broadcasting Friday night games from the top two leagues of German football. Cologne star Anthony Ujah celebrates goal by grabbing horns of goat mascot This follows the news that The Rest is Football podcast secured the rights for a highlights package of Spain's LaLiga for the next three years. Bundesliga football will also be accessible on long-term partner Sky Sports. Sky Sports will retain the rights to a Saturday night match after their exclusive rights deal expired. This means this season's matches between Bayern and Borussia Dortmund could be shown in the UK. 3 Bayern Munich are the reigning champions Credit: Getty Amazon meanwhile, have secured the exclusive rights to the Sunday fixtures in the Bundesliga. They will be made available to fans on a pay-per-view basis and add to the streaming platform's portfolio which includes Ligue 1 and Champions League football.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Goldbridge: Liverpool's Move for Alexander Isak is ‘Still On'
Alexander Isak, Liverpool and the Newcastle United Puzzle: Insights from Mark Goldbridge On the latest episode of That's Football, Mark Goldbridge delivered a spirited breakdown of the summer transfer window, focusing sharply on Alexander Isak, Liverpool and Newcastle United. With contributions flying in from viewers and his own sharp takes, Goldbridge peeled back the layers of the market drama. Advertisement Newcastle's Ambitions and the Isak Dilemma Goldbridge opened with the headline: 'Newcastle working on a deal to sign Ekitike from Track Frankfurt, not yet agreed or close to being done, but talks continue over a potential 75 million euro deal.' He emphasised that the arrival of Hugo Ekitike raises questions: 'The interesting point is the forward would play alongside Isak.' For Goldbridge, the tactical fit was puzzling. He said, 'Unless Ekitike is going to play behind him and you're going to lose a midfielder or unless Ekitike is going to play on the wing and you're going to drop Almiron, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon or Murphy, it doesn't make any sense.' This raises speculation over whether Newcastle United are quietly preparing for life after Alexander Isak. Advertisement Liverpool's Striker Hunt Liverpool's hunt for a striker was a repeated theme. Goldbridge said emphatically, 'Liverpool do want a striker. They've wanted one all summer.' But he cautioned fans against expecting a purely physical number nine, adding, 'If Liverpool wanted an out-and-out striker, they could have moved for Gyokeres. I think they want a striker that's got linkup play, dribbling ability, and that leads you back to Isak or Ekitike.' The plot thickened as Goldbridge floated a possible scenario: 'Has there been conversations between Isak and Newcastle about him wanting to go to Liverpool and Newcastle going fine, but we need to get the Ekitike deal done first before we let that happen?' His speculation sparked interest among viewers, adding intrigue to Liverpool's potential move for the Swedish striker. Why Newcastle's Moves Matter for Liverpool Beyond tactical questions, Goldbridge hinted at Newcastle's recent frustrations in the market, pointing out, 'They tried for En-Nesyri, they didn't get him. They tried for Joao Pedro, they didn't get him.' This history increases the likelihood that the Magpies will push through the Ekitike deal to avoid another public failure, especially with Liverpool lurking. Advertisement Goldbridge made his stance clear: 'I just don't see Liverpool sitting back and watching Ekitike sign for Newcastle.' He added that even if Isak stays, a gradual transition might be in play: 'There could be an agreement that Isak can go next summer to Liverpool as long as Ekitike goes to them and beds in for a year.' Where Next? As the episode wrapped, Goldbridge summarised the mood: 'Definitely one to keep your eyes on.' He left viewers with questions to chew on: 'Is there any chance of Isak going to Liverpool? Is there any chance of Liverpool hijacking the Ekitike deal? Or could Newcastle end up with both?' Throughout the episode, Goldbridge maintained his trademark no-nonsense delivery, mixing transfer updates with tactical insights. While other contributors chimed in through live comments, it was Goldbridge's clarity that anchored the discussion. His analysis suggests that the Liverpool-Isak-Newcastle triangle could define the final weeks of the window. Advertisement For Liverpool under Arne Slot, fresh off a Premier League title, the striker choice will be pivotal. For Newcastle, keeping or replacing Alexander Isak could reshape their ambitions. And for fans, as Goldbridge urged, 'Get your comments in' — the debate has only just begun.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: Release Clause Could Trigger Gyökeres Transfer
Gyokeres to Arsenal? Sporting Star's Release Clause Sparks Race Viktor Gyökeres continues to dominate Premier League transfer chatter as Arsenal remain favourites to sign the prolific Sporting striker. Mark Goldbridge, speaking on his That's Football show, cut through the noise around the story, making it clear that while Arsenal are ahead in the race, the deal isn't sealed. Advertisement 'Arsenal obviously are the favourites to sign this player at the moment,' Goldbridge said, before addressing misleading claims from certain outlets. 'There was some stories coming out from, I would say, liars saying that Gyökeres was basically going to be a 'here we go' deal done last night. Not the case.' The forward, currently lighting it up at Sporting, is reportedly available for a fee that meets his release clause, with figures cited at £62 million. As Goldbridge added, 'Arsenal will pay the £62 million that Sporting want and they're looking to give him £7 million after tax, which is about £250,000 a week.' That figure would place Gyökeres among Arsenal's top earners, with Goldbridge highlighting that 'their top earner is actually Havertz on 280 grand a week.' Timing is Key in Sporting Star's Decision While financial terms may be aligned, the timing of the transfer is another matter. Sporting have important fixtures coming up which may delay the player's final decision. 'They've got a big game this weekend, Sporting, then they've got the cup final the week after. So he's not going to decide his future till after then,' Goldbridge explained. Advertisement This delay opens the door, if only slightly, for rival clubs like Manchester United to make their move. 'I'm hoping it might open the door for Man United if we're in the Europa League—but that's probably wishful thinking,' Goldbridge admitted. Release Clause Driving Early Market Movement Gyökeres' release clause has been a focal point for clubs looking to move quickly in a potentially hectic summer window. Goldbridge remarked, 'The credible sources from Portugal yesterday were saying that Arsenal will pay the £62 million that Sporting want.' It's a figure that's now forcing clubs into faster negotiations ahead of traditional timelines. 'I think we're going to get quite a lot of activity early on,' Goldbridge said. The presence of the Club World Cup and mounting pressure from fans and boards alike could mean that Gyökeres won't be the only player with a release clause activated early. Chelsea and United Monitoring Alternatives While Arsenal dominate the Gyökeres race, other clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United are monitoring other strikers, notably Liam Delap. However, even Goldbridge was sceptical about these pursuits. Advertisement 'Do we need another 22-year-old striker that's a project? Man United need goals,' he pointed out, while also questioning Chelsea's interest. 'I don't know why Chelsea are looking at him for the same reason.' Clubs may ultimately return to targets like Gyökeres who bring experience and an immediate impact. 'You'd probably be wanting a Gyökeres and Osimhen, you know, someone a little bit more experienced yourself,' Goldbridge concluded.
