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The BBC’s Match of the Day yesterday retained the rights to Premier League highlights for three more years after a successful bid of £204 million.
There had been reports that ITV would launch a rival bid but it is understood it decided not to do so. The rights cover the Saturday evening Match of the Day programme, the Sunday morning repeat MOTD2 on Sunday evenings and other evenings when Premier League fixtures justify a programme.
The Premier League highlights rights will for the first time include a midweek magazine programme at 10pm on BBC Two.
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said: “The BBC has done a fantastic job with its Match of the Day programmes which provide high quality coverage and analysis for fans of Premier League clubs.
“The UK highlights allow the competition to be viewed by the maximum number of fans across the country and the addition of a midweek magazine show will add a new dimension to the BBC’s Premier League coverage.
“This season is Match of the Day’s 50th anniversary — an illustration of the BBC’s commitment to top flight English football — and a fitting year in which to renew our partnership with them.”
