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成人论坛 Sport wins radio rights to FA Cup and England international matches
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成人论坛 Radio 5 Live has won the radio rights to broadcast FA听Cup and
England international matches for a further four years, it was
announced today.
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The deal with the Football Association starts from the
beginning of the 2008/09 football season with the Community Shield
between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Wembley on Sunday.
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Radio 5 Live and its sister digital station 成人论坛 5 Live Sports
Extra will broadcast all of England's home international games and
some friendly games played away from home.
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The deal also confirms 5 Live will have commentary on FA Cup
matches for the next four seasons.
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Radio 5 Live will have live commentary of England's home games starting with
the friendly against the Czech Republic on 20 August, ahead of
the World Cup qualification campaign next month.
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Roger Mosey, Director of 成人论坛 Sport, said: "Securing the FA听Cup and
international matches completes Radio 5 Live's unrivalled
portfolio of football commentary rights including the Premier
League.
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"The 成人论坛 believes it's important we offer free-to-air live
coverage of key sporting events."
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Notes to Editors
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Radio 5 Live has live commentary of the Premier League, Champions
League, FA Cup, international games, the Championship, Leagues One
and Two and the Carling Cup. 听
5 Live Publicity
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