DFL signs international Bundesliga broadcasting deals

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DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has signed several broadcasting deals in the least week for the Bundesliga to be broadcast internationally.

Bundesliga International, a subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga signed a two year agreement with SKY Mexico to broadcast the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in Mexico.

The deal starts with the 2020/21 season and gives SKY Mexico the rights to broadcast every Bundesliga match as well as the German Supercup.

The subsidiary for DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga also agreed to a deal with OneFootball and Sportfive for matches to be broadcast in Brazil.

OneFootball will broadcast the Bundesliga, Bundesliga 2 and the German Supercup for free via the OneFootball app.

The deal lasts for three seasons, although the DFL still have the option to make one match per matchday available to a linear broadcaster in Brazil.

Global sports business agency Sportfive created the framework for this partnership.

On Friday, the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga also announced a partnership with FanCode, an Indian sports platform run by Dream Sports.

In a multi-year partnership, FanCode will live stream Bundesliga and German Supercup matches. This is the first time that every Bundesliga game will be available to Indian fans.

“Germany and India share a world-renowned passion for sport and we believe that the fast, high-scoring football of the Bundesliga is the perfect fit for Indian fans,” Bundesliga International CEO Robert Klein said.

“India is one of the largest and fastest markets for digital growth and this innovative opportunity to utilize the FanCode platform was a key factor in our decision making. Together with Dream Sports and their wide-reaching userbase, we hope to create more Bundesliga fans in India than ever before.”

The Bundesliga is expected to reach more than 100 million people through this deal.

“FanCode is committed to bringing depth and breadth to the sports experience in India by promoting a multi-sport culture through digital innovations,” FanCode Co-Founder Yannick Colaco said.

As the exclusive fan destination for Bundesliga, we have an opportunity to bring a new-age experience to Indian sports fans that are tailored to their preferences. As one of the most widely followed football leagues in the world, we are looking forward to engaging and onboarding new and existing Bundesliga football fans on the platform to further build on their fandom quotient.”

FanCode will also offer other coverage of the league such as game highlights, news, live blog commentary and fantasy research resources.

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Isabella Mossin awarded Ninja A-League Women Referee of the Year

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The youngest recipient since its inception, Mossin will officially receive the award after leading the Ninja A-League Grand Final 2026 on Saturday.

 

A rapid rise

After debuting in 2023, Mossin has quickly proved quality, composure and confidence as a referee in the Ninja A-League.

As a result of the achievement, Mossin will be the appointed referee for this weekend’s Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Wellington Phoenix.

After beginning in the North West Sydney Football Association, Mossin then honed her craft with the Football NSW Referee Academy, a journey with foundations truly embedded in youth development and grassroots football.

Thus, Mossin is not just am individual success story, but a symbol of what institutional investment and opportunities can do for young women looking for a pathway to the game.

 

Celebrating success

The plaudits, unsurprisngly, are arriving from across Australia’s football landscape, with many emphasising the incredible standards set by Mossin since her debut just three years ago.

“This award is testament to Isabella’s hard work and dedication to refereeing, and a great reflection of the next generation of referees coming through the system in Australia,” said A-Leagues CEO, Steve Rosich.

“At just 25 years of age, she has consistently demonstrated composure, leadership, strong decision-making and the ability to perform under pressure in some of the biggest matches in the competition,” highlighted Football Australia Head of Referees, Jon Moss.

“Having someone refereeing their first Ninja A-league Women’s Grand Final at the age of 25 years should inspire all girls and young women referees (and potential referees) and show them that age is not a barrier to talent being recognised within Football Australia refereeing,” said Chair of Football Australia Referee Committee, David Elleray.

Given Mossin’s reputation and experience already at the top level of women’s football in Australia, there is no doubt that she will rise to the occasion this Saturday.

Female Football Week kicks off across Northern NSW

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Female Football Week has officially begun across Northern NSW, with a program of gala days, networking events and awards ceremonies running until Sunday May 17, marking a ten-day celebration that organisers say reflects both the growth of women’s football in the region and the work still required to sustain it.

The national initiative, now a fixture on the football calendar, provides a dedicated period of visibility for female participants across all levels of the game from players, coaches, referees to volunteers, whose contributions have historically received less recognition than their male counterparts.

NNSWF Participation and Women’s Football Officer Serena Carter said the week offered something for everyone connected to women’s football in the region.

“Female Football Week provides a fantastic chance to highlight the dedication and skill of female players, coaches, referees and volunteers across the northern NSW community,” Carter said. “There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from grassroots participants to elite competitors.”

Women’s football in northern NSW spans remote and regional communities where clubs operate on limited resources, alongside more established metropolitan programs with clearer development pathways. Female Football Week creates a moment of shared recognition across that spectrum and acknowledges the role volunteers play, from running the canteen to progressing through the pathway.

Northern NSW Football has recorded some of its strongest participation numbers in women’s and girls’ football in recent seasons, a trend that has placed increasing pressure on clubs and facilities to keep pace. The week’s events offer clubs an opportunity to showcase their commitment to diversity and inclusion at a time when that commitment is being tested by growth.

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