talkSPORT gets Liverpool UEFA Champions League Coup
From a press release to news@media.info
Posted 16 September 2014, 4.33am edt
In a new partnership announced yesterday, talkSPORT, the world's biggest sports radio station, becomes official radio broadcaster of all of Liverpool FC's Champions League fixtures.
Kicking off with the group match against Bulgarian side Ludogorets on 16th September, talkSPORT will bring Liverpool fans full coverage including the matches against Champions League holders Real Madrid and Swiss side Basel as well as all of the side's matches in the knockout stages with former midfielder Danny Murphy part of the commentary team.
Internationally, the station will also broadcast the commentaries to fans around the world via talkSPORT.com.
Liam Fisher, talkSPORT Programme Director said: “Liverpool has an enormous heritage in European competitions and it's fantastic to bring the club's return to the Champions League to listeners. Balotelli v Bale is just one of the several thrilling encounters we've got to look forward to and with Danny Murphy behind the microphone we'll have expert analysis of every moment.”
Matthew Baxter, Chief Media Officer at Liverpool FC said: “Teaming up with a global sports radio station, like talkSPORT means that our fans get to follow all of our upcoming Champions League games in real time no matter where in the world they live. This season marks a big moment for the Club, as we return to the UEFA Champions League after a five year absence.”
talkSPORT is the world's biggest sports radio station and is global audio partner of the Premier League. The station is an official broadcaster of the Barclays Premier League, FA Cup and the Capital One Cup. talkSPORT is available on 1089/1053AM, on digital radio, on mobile and online at talkSPORT.com
Upcoming Liverpool Champions League matches:
- Tue 16 Sep - Liverpool v Ludogorets Razgrad
- Wed 1 Oct - FC Basel v Liverpool
- Wed 22 Oct - Liverpool v Real Madrid
- Tue 4 Nov - Real Madrid v Liverpool
- Wed 26 Nov - Ludogorets Razgrad v Liverpool
- Tue 9 Dec - Liverpool v FC Basel