Facebook extends TV tentacles, buys Libertadores rights


FILE PHOTO: The Facebook logo is shown at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, California, U.S., May 26, 2010. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/File Photo

ASUNCION (Reuters) - Facebook bought the television rights for the 2019-2022 Copa Libertadores on Friday, adding South America's premier club competition to a growing list of football tournaments in their broadcast portfolio.

The social media network bought exclusive rights to transmit Thursday night games in South America's equivalent of the UEFA Champions League, as well as shared rights to broadcast games played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said.

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