[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-sky-seeks-1-9-billion-in-damages-from-dazn-and-tim-over-serie-a-tv-rights-deal":61,"news-related-sky-seeks-1-9-billion-in-damages-from-dazn-and-tim-over-serie-a-tv-rights-deal-en":97,"news-related-match-sky-seeks-1-9-billion-in-damages-from-dazn-and-tim-over-serie-a-tv-rights-deal-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-38,-21,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":86,"title":96},"In a landmark legal move that could reshape the financial landscape of Italian football broadcasting, Sky has filed a lawsuit seeking nearly €1.9 billion in damages from streaming platform Dazn and telecommunications giant Tim. The case, which will be heard by the Tribunal of Milan, stems from a long-running antitrust investigation into a restrictive agreement that allegedly distorted competition for the lucrative Serie A television rights.\n\nThe legal battle traces its origins back to 2021, when Sky, Dazn, and Tim entered into a memorandum of understanding ahead of the tender process organized by the Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A for the assignment of top-flight Italian football broadcasting rights. This agreement later came under intense scrutiny from Italy's competition authority, the Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), commonly known as the Antitrust.\n\nIn January 2026, the Antitrust delivered a definitive ruling, confirming the existence of a \"grave intesa restrittiva della concorrenza\"—a serious restrictive agreement that harmed competition in the telecom and pay-TV markets. The authority determined that this anti-competitive conduct lasted for a period of one year and seven months. This final confirmation of wrongdoing paved the way for Sky's current claim for substantial financial compensation.\n\nThe path to this point has been marked by a complex series of legal appeals and recalculations. The initial antitrust proceedings concluded in 2023, but the decisions were subsequently challenged. Dazn and Tim pursued appeals first to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) in 2024 and then to the Council of State in 2025. The Council of State's ruling was nuanced; while it upheld the core finding of a restrictive agreement, it ordered the Antitrust to reconsider the duration of the infraction and the calculation of fines.\n\nFollowing this judicial guidance, the Antitrust recalculated the sanctions in early 2026. For Dazn, the fine was significantly reduced from over €7.2 million to approximately €3.67 million. Tim's penalty was confirmed at around €760,776. The Council of State also made an important distinction, accepting Dazn's argument that its parent entity, Dazn Media, should not be held liable for the actions of its subsidiary, thereby excluding it from the illicit conduct.\n\nDespite these adjustments to the fines, the core legal finding—that a restrictive agreement existed—remains intact. It is this finding that forms the foundation of Sky's civil lawsuit for damages. The broadcaster argues that the anti-competitive pact between its rivals caused it significant financial harm, likely by influencing the outcome or terms of the critical 2021 Serie A rights tender, which Dazn ultimately won.\n\nThe implications of this case extend far beyond the courtroom. A ruling in Sky's favor for the full €1.9 billion would represent one of the largest antitrust damages awards in European sports media history. Such a sum could have profound financial consequences for both Dazn, which holds the exclusive rights to broadcast Serie A until 2029, and Tim, a major player in Italy's telecom infrastructure.\n\nFor Serie A itself, the lawsuit introduces a layer of financial uncertainty around its most valuable media asset. The stability and value of the league's broadcasting partnerships are crucial for the financial health of its 20 member clubs, which rely heavily on TV revenue distributions. The outcome of the Milan Tribunal's proceedings will be closely watched by all stakeholders in Italian football, as it could influence future tender processes and the competitive dynamics of the sports broadcasting market.\n\nThe case underscores the high-stakes intersection of sport, media, and competition law. It highlights how agreements made in the boardroom can lead to years of litigation and potentially billions in liabilities. As the legal process moves forward, the football world awaits a decision that could set a significant precedent for how broadcasting rights are negotiated and awarded in one of Europe's top leagues.\n\nBased on reporting from Tuttosport.com - Calcio.","news","Sky files a massive €1.9 billion lawsuit against Dazn and Tim, citing a confirmed anti-competitive agreement in the Italian pay-TV and telecom markets. The case, linked to the 2021 Serie A TV rights tender, is set for the Milan Tribunal.","327509615430340609","326135624606158848","Serie A","0","2026-05-06T16:13:24Z","sky-seeks-1-9-billion-in-damages-from-dazn-and-tim-over-serie-a-tv-rights-deal","Tuttosport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F06-148457843\u002Fsky_contro_dazn_e_tim_chiesti_quasi_2_miliardi_di_danni_\u002F","326222707169431552","Anderlecht",[74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85],"326222712592666624","326222713054040064","326255039171530752","326255041188990976","326255041851691008","326257546220277760","326257554193649664","326257661500723200","326222713142120448",[75,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95],"Congo DR","Haiti","Dinamo Minsk","FK Sarajevo","Cherno More Varna","Chelsea","Perth Glory","Italy","Canada","Sky Seeks €1.9 Billion in Damages from Dazn and Tim Over Serie A TV Rights Deal",[98,126,151,183],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":99,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":100,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":101,"slug":102,"sourceName":103,"sourceURL":104,"teamId":105,"teamName":106,"teamIds":107,"teamNames":116,"title":125},"Mauricio Pochettino has held initial talks with AC Milan about their managerial vacancy, though his focus stays on the 2026 World Cup with the United States.","335536741324689409","2026-05-28T19:37:40Z","pochettino-in-ac-milan-talks-usmnt-future-unclear","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc794gn7n955o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257539333230592","AC Milan",[105,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,82,115],"326222713016291328","326257807630274560","326222712110321664","326257545918287872","326257546094448640","326257539366785024","326257565501493248","326257536078450688",[106,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,92,124],"USA","Southampton","Argentina","Liverpool","Tottenham","Cagliari","Espanyol","Paris Saint Germain","Pochettino in AC Milan Talks: USMNT Future Unclear",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":127,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":128,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":129,"slug":130,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":131,"teamId":132,"teamName":133,"teamIds":134,"teamNames":142,"title":150},"Bernardo Silva nears free transfer to Barcelona after Man City exit, beating Juve and Atletico. Deal close; player wants World Cup certainty.","335531490525843457","2026-05-28T19:25:18Z","bernardo-silva-to-barcelona-what-it-means-for-juve","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F28-148921127\u002Fbernardo_silva_niente_juve_vicinissimo_a_firmare_con_il_barcellona_lindiscrezione_dal_portogallo\u002F","326257539542945792","Juventus",[132,135,136,137,77,78,79,81,138,139,140,141],"326257565233057792","326257546258026496","326257545754710016","326257565535047680","326257565195309056","326222712143876096","326257604382691328",[133,143,144,145,87,88,89,91,146,147,148,149],"Atletico Madrid","Manchester City","Newcastle","Real Madrid","Barcelona","Portugal","GOES","Bernardo Silva to Barcelona: What It Means for Juve",{"awayTeamId":152,"awayTeamName":153,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":154,"homeTeamId":155,"homeTeamName":156,"id":157,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":158,"matchName":159,"publishedAt":160,"slug":161,"sourceName":162,"sourceURL":163,"teamId":164,"teamName":165,"teamIds":166,"teamNames":174,"title":182},"326257539651997696","Bologna","Napoli have agreed a two-year deal with Massimiliano Allegri, succeeding Antonio Conte, pending resolution with AC Milan.","326257539425505280","Napoli","335499931622051841","327053597239939072","Napoli vs Bologna","2026-05-28T16:56:46Z","massimiliano-allegri-set-to-join-napoli-on-two-year-contract","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FNaples-aurait-choisi-massimiliano-allegri-pour-les-deux-prochaines-saisons\u002F1679680#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257593842405376","Naples",[164,155,152,105,167,168,169,170,171,172,132,173,84,74],"326222767416414208","326257541291970560","326257561546264576","326257600507154432","326257610309242880","326257664612896768","326257539769438208",[165,156,153,106,175,176,177,178,179,180,133,181,94,75],"Lesotho","Trabzonspor","Sonderjyske","Deportivo Pasto","Club Queretaro","Finland","Inter","Massimiliano Allegri Set to Join Napoli on Two-Year Contract",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":184,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":185,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":186,"slug":187,"sourceName":188,"sourceURL":189,"teamId":190,"teamName":191,"teamIds":192,"teamNames":198,"title":204},"Mauricio Pochettino has held talks with AC Milan, but US Soccer says the focus is on the World Cup. The USMNT opened camp with friendlies before facing","335497072708947969","2026-05-28T16:53:41Z","pochettino-milan-talks-what-usmnt-world-cup-hopes-mean","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fmay\u002F28\u002Fmauricio-pochettino-in-talks-with-milan-amid-broader-interest-as-us-opens-world-cup-camp","326257590726037504","Charlotte",[190,193,194,195,196,74,85,137,115,197,112,105],"326222712936599552","326222711783165952","326222712076767232","326257661743992832","326257688839196672",[191,199,200,201,202,75,95,145,124,203,121,106],"Paraguay","Senegal","Germany","Georgia","The Strongest","Pochettino Milan Talks: What USMNT World Cup Hopes Mean"]