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English soccer giants Manchester United have
today relaunched their broadband video service,
MUTV online, which will be run by new media sportscasting
firm Servecast.
The move follows the relaunch of manutd.com,
the club's official website, last Friday.
The main change is in the 'look and feel' of
MUTV online, which was previously run by pay-television
broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting.
There will be live coverage of the pre-season
friendlies against Coca-Cola Championship side
Preston North End on July 29 and Uefa Cup winners
Sevilla on August 12.
Highlights from matches in the top-tier Premiership
and the FA Cup held at the weekend will be available
at 12:01 on Mondays.
For matches played in the Premiership and domestic
and European cup competitions, highlights can
be accessed after midnight following the game.
The best moments from each match will feature
in a package of between seven and 10 minutes.
There will also be live coverage of reserve and
academy matches as well as behind-the-scenes features,
player interviews and press conferences. MUTV
online costs £4 ($7.30) per month or £40
per year.
Servecast already has deals with Premiership
clubs Liverpool, Everton, Chelsea and Arsenal
as well as Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers.
Manchester United today confirmed a refinancing
package which cuts its annual interest bill from
£90 million to $62 million
The refinancing of all of the club's borrowings,
which add up to £500 million, will replace
a £265-million loan which is secured against
the club's assets, and will not involve the Glazer
family, the owners of the club, reducing their
£272-million equity stake.
The US-based investors saddled United with debts
of £540 million when they completed their
takeover last year, a move which concerned fans
and investors alike.
About Servecast
Founded in 1998, Servecast is the leading specialist
supplier of New Media Sportscasting delivering
advanced streaming media solutions for the Sports
Industry. Servecast's Media Studio™ Platform
enables Sporting Organisations and Rights Holders
to exploit their media assets to new broadband
and mobile connected audiences.
Through the delivery of high quality audio visual
sports content over broadband and mobile applications,
Servecast's Media Studio platform greatly enhances
the global fan sporting experience and enables
the delivery of significant new revenue streams
to the rights holder. Through our focus on sports,
Servecast has developed a deep partnership network
with major broadcasters, clubs and sporting bodies,
the online betting industry, technology providers
and content syndication partners. We leverage
these partnerships to ensure optimal business
success for our customers.
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