MediaCorp Scores Confederations Cup

SINGAPORE: Free-to-air broadcaster MediaCorp has shored up the rights to all matches for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, the international soccer competition that kicks off in Brazil next weekend.

In addition to coverage on its Channel 5, HD5 and Channel 8 networks, MediaCorp will deliver all 16 games, live and catch up, on its online platform Toggle. The competition involves Japan, Nigeria, Uruguay, Mexico, Tahiti, Italy, Spain and Brazil and it begins on Saturday, June 16. Matches will take place in six of the twelve stadiums hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

"We are very happy to offer top-notch football action free to our viewers in full HD glory in the comfort of their homes, on computers and mobile devices," said Patrick Yong, the head of strategic marketing at MediaCorp. "As Singapore’s national broadcaster, we will continue to acquire landmark sports content for Singapore audiences."

Niclas Ericson, director of FIFA TV, added, “This is fantastic news for football fans in Singapore. The Festival of Champions as the FIFA Confederations Cup is called promises football at its best in the coming weeks and will for sure provide football fans a grasp of what to expect next year at FIFA’s flagship event in Brazil. FIFA is delighted to work with MediaCorp in this partnership to take world-class football action and passion at all levels to every corner of Singapore."