A bidding war could break out for the English Premier League media rights after it was reported Amazon may launch a bid to show live matches.
Daily Mail writer Charles Sale reports this morning that there is “widespread speculation” that the Seattle-based tech giant is primed to compete for the three-year packages from the 2019-2020 season.
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