This confirms the first unofficial information that was already in April. Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera gained exclusive rights to broadcast English Premier League matches for the next three seasons from 2013-2014 in the Middle East and North Africa. So far, meetings emit ADMC Sport package from the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi Media broadcaster), for which Al Jazeera has lost the right to pre-season EPL from 2010 to 2011.

The rights to broadcast the next three seasons Premier League meetings in the MENA region broadcaster Al Jazeera has paid 320 million euros. The last season, which includes an agreement is 2015-2016.

Competition in the 2013-2014 season will begin on August 17. Al Jazeera has the right to broadcast all 380 matches in different ways - both through the TV channels and on the Internet and on mobile devices.

The meetings will be discussed in Arabic and English. Al Jazeera boasts that for this purpose brought the best and most respected commentators. The English commentary will be responsible, among others Richard Keys and Andy Gray, known for Sky Sports and Arabic - Ayman Jada and Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari.

For viewers, however, the most important news is the announcement of launch of three new channels in high definition, in order to best use acquired rights. It is not known yet which satellite positions will be conducted emissions. The high degree of probability can be placed at 7 degrees West, where all channels Al Jazeera Sports has its main distribution point. Probably channels will also go to the other "Arab" satellite position, ie 26 ° E. Unfortunately, the chances of receiving in Poland, both places are not great, a lot depends on how the transponder have ended channels. Is the message also check you in at 13 degrees? This is currently not known.

English Premier League is very popular among fans around the world. Al Jazeera Sport channels are also popular due to transmission main stations of 13 ° E. There are, of course, coded, but there are no major problems with the acquisition card, though officially offer is directed only to the people of the MENA region located temporarily in Europe. There are 15 channels including 5 HD and 10 SD (dubel in SD and Al Jazeera Sport News).

Premier League also generates huge revenues from television rights, in excess of the Spanish league, or German, also selling licenses to foreign channels. Revenue from the sale of rights to the game 20 clubs over the next three seasons are estimated at 5.5 billion pounds.

Information about obtaining the rights was confirmed as long as it was not known how the matter resolved sports agency MD & Silva, who owned the rights to broadcast Premier League matches so far in the MENA region.