| GOL TV |
| Image:GolTV logo.png |
| Launched |
February, 2003 |
| Owned by |
Tenfield (100%) |
| Slogan |
Tu fútbol, tu canal (Spanish)
Experience Soccer (English) website = goltv.tv |
| Availability |
| Satellite |
| DirecTV |
Channel 426/614 |
| Dish Network |
Channel 407/853 |
| Cable |
| Available on many cable systems |
Check local listings for channels |
GOLTV is the first television network dedicated fully to association football (soccer) 24/7 in the United States.
GOLTV is based in North Bay Village, Florida and is owned by GOLTV Inc. The network covers a wide range of football matches all over the world, including the Spanish League, German League, [Copa del Rey], [Coppa Italia] and many leagues from South America and Central America. GOLTV is broadcast in both English and Spanish Language. Many subscribers can get both audios and choose which one to hear using the Secondary audio program (abbreviated as "SAP") feature on their television sets.
The Foundation
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Officially launched in February 2003, GOLTV was founded by Francisco Casal and Enzo Francescoli, the owners of Montevideo, (Uruguay)-based broadcasting corporation, founded in 1998. Tenfield SA is the parent company of GOLTV.
Casal is the President, while Francescoli is currently the CEO and Managing Director.
Programming
GolTV broadcasts the matches of several leagues from Europe, South America and Central America, as well as special programming.
Europe
South America
Central America
- Concacaf World cup Qualifiers
- Liga Nacional de Guatemala
Other matches
GolTV broadcasts select international matches, including friendlies and qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup European Championship, and UEFA Cup.
Other programs
- Sacachispas - Chronicles the experiences of the devoted fans of the Argentinian club, including violent encounters with rival fans.
- 45/45 - Discontinued (Formerly a debate show that aired Fridays at 8pm US eastern time with analysis by experts Sammy Sadovnik, Ricardo Ortiz, Oscar Restrepo and special appearances by Omar Fuentes and Omar Orlando Salazar.)
- American Soccer - A show that reviews what's happening in soccer in the United States from the World Cup to youth soccer. American Soccer covers all levels of soccer with weekly updates from Major League Soccer, USL First Division and the growing number of US players abroad. The show is hosted by veteran soccer announcer Phil Schoen with, Julian Gonzalez, and Kelly O'Donnell who provide analysis, debate, discussion and interviews that airs Wednesdays at 8pm US Eastern Time.
- FIFA Futbol Mundial - An in-depth weekly magazine show that features mini documentaries, interviews and human interest stories that highlights the most significant and current happenings from the world of soccer. Airs Fridays at 8:00pm US Eastern Time.
- GolTV News - Daily newscast that airs twice each day that is devoted exclusively to Soccer. With all the goals, exclusive interviews, analysis and transfer news. Mondays-Fridays at 7pm and 11pm US Eastern Time and Sundays at 9pm US Eastern Time.
- Ole, La Liga - A weekly series that provides a re-cap and highlights of all the games from La Liga in Spain, airs Mondays at 8pm US Eastern Time.
- Hallo Bundesliga - A weekly series that provides a recap and highlights of all the games from the Bundesliga in Germany, airs on Tuesdays at 8pm US Eastern Time.
- Bundesliga magazine - A weekly series that focuses on the lifestyles of the stars of the German Bundesliga, airs on Fridays at 8:30 pm US Eastern Time.
- AC Milan Channel - A weekly magazine show featuring Italian club AC Milan, airs on Thursdays at 8pm US Eastern Time.
Latest deals and growth
- On January 11 of 2005, GOL TV Inc. reached a distribution agreement with DIRECTV to offer GOL TV and distribute it as part of the DIRECTV PARA TODOS and the DIRECTV SPORTS packages.
- On June 21 of 2005, GOL TV renewed its deal to broadcast the Italian 'Serie A' as well as the Brazilian League. (Both deals have ended as of May 2007 and will not be renewed.)
- On July 21 of 2005, Coca-Cola reached an agreement with GOL TV to promote not only its product but advertising channels as well. The new airing of 'Sabor a Gol' every Friday at 8:50pm and at 1:20am US eastern time is a weekly five minute segment showing goals from local and international leagues and tournaments from around the world that are sponsored by Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola deal comes after a similar deal with Volkswagen much earlier this year which resulted in the airing of a show called 'Volkswagen Gol'. 'Volkswagen Gol' was formally called 'A Todo Gol'. After two years, GOL TV now has close to eight million viewers.
- In March 2007, SCP Worldwide announced that it had offered to buy 80% of GolTV for $200 million.[1] The deal fell through, but SCP Worldwide and GolTV agreed to produce and distribute the first four rounds of South American FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying games.[2] GolTV showed all 20 games on their own network, 4 live, and 16 premiered 48 hours later. All games were shown live on pay-per-view, broadband and cable.
Rival channels
References
See also
External links
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