Television Broadcasting Rights

After some uncertainty and discussion on the subject, it is finally settled who is the legal owner of the television rights to the men's professional football leagues - I League (Liga NOS) and II League (Liga Portugal Sabseg) as well as the rules regarding its commercialization.

The legislative initiative of the Portuguese Government, which culminated in the approval of Decree-Law no. 22-B/2021, of 22 March 2021, was based on a recommendation of the Competition Authority, motivated by the need to promote effective competition in the markets of commercialization, exploitation and distribution of those rights that, in Portugal, have a highly relevant social and economic role. In addition to the economic-social and competition issues raised, the reflection group gathered by the Government - which naturally included the Portuguese Football Federation and the Professional Football League - also highlighted the need to promote a more equitable distribution of the income