Amazon Prime Video Sport has released a statement on Twitter distancing themselves from the proposed European Super League. They say that they have not been involved in any discussions around the proposal.
Amazon Prime Video Sport Distance Itself From the European Super League Proposal
Streaming Service Share the ‘Concerns’ of Fans
Amid widespread criticism of the proposal for a European Super League, Amazon appears to have ruled itself out of the running to stream the competition, should it be formed.
Amazon declined to comment on the matter on Monday, seemingly taking into consideration the reaction of fans across the globe before publicly announcing their stance on the issue.
The American company had been seen by many as one of the potential candidates to bid for the streaming rights for the potential ESL.
The organisation currently shows Champions League football in Italy and Germany, as well as Premier League football in the UK on its streaming service.
The statement released on Twitter today suggests Amazon is focused on continuing to host these competitions. It read: “Amazon Prime understands and shares the concerns raised by football fans regarding a breakaway Super League. We believe part of the drama and beauty of European football comes from the ability of any club to achieve success through their performances on the pitch.
“We have not been involved in any discussions for this proposed Super League. We are proud to offer our Prime members the football which matters most to them and to present the action in the most innovative ways, including UEFA Champions League football in Germany and Italy and Premier League football in the UK”
The Impact Amazon Has on the Super League Plans is Huge
For the Super League to create the revenue outlined in the proposal, competition among streaming services is crucial. There are few streaming services capable of paying for the rights to show the potential competition.
Global organisations such as Amazon, Facebook and Netflix are some of the few businesses touted as capable of affording the breakaway league. Traditional television companies such as Sky or BT could not afford the rights and have seemingly ruled themselves out with public criticism of the proposal.
If other potential contenders to host the organisation rule themselves out of the running, it is difficult to see where the revenue can come from to repay JP Morgan for their financing of the competition.
This is a significant moment in the growing push back against the European Super League.
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