Sky Italia Seeks Antitrust Review on Telecom Italia, DAZN Deal

Sky Italia said Italy’s main broadband retailer Telecom Italia reached an “illegitimate exclusive deal with DAZN” that keeps other broadcasters from distributing top soccer league Serie A’s matches and stifles competition, according to a statement Tuesday.

• Telecom Italia, DAZN deal is aimed at strengthening the phone carrier’s dominant position in the broadband market, the statement said
• NOTE, Feb. 22: Telecom Italia to Pay $1.2 Billion to Back DAZN Soccer Deal

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