Neo Sports Sign Copa America Rights for Indian Market

Ahead of the kick off of this year’s Copa America soccer tournament which began on Saturday, July 2, Neo Sports acquired the broadcast rights for the competition, Latin America’s biggest soccer event, for the Indian market.

The tournament is being hosted by Argentina, running until July 24, with 12 teams competing for the top gong. Of these, seven were in the 2010 World Cup’s last eight: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Mexico, and Japan. 

To further heighten consumer interest, Neo Sports has also deployed a multi-media campaign using TV, print, internet and social media platforms to promote the league.

NEO Sports Broadcast EVP-Programming Mautik Tolia said: “Copa America reiterates our commitment to showcase the best premium sporting action to the Indian viewer. The Copa America promises to fulfill the Indian football fan’s legendary romance with Latin American football. It offers a not to be missed spectacular carnival over the next one month with the world’s best footballers – the likes of Messi, Kaka, Robinho etc competing against each other.”