These launches will be closely followed by Spanish and Italian language versions. It is a move that will help both the ESPNsoccernet and ESPN brands reach new sports fans in new European territories.
Coverage on each new site will also focus on the national league of each individual language version, meaning that the German Language version will focus on the Bundesliga, while the French versions will predominantly feature content from Ligue 1. In addition both sites will feature coverage of national and club teams in international competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and Euro2008.
Robin Ashton, Director ESPNsoccernet says, “ESPNsoccernet is recognised globally as the leading English language football news and information website and we believe that it is time to take the next step in spreading both the ESPNsoccernet and ESPN brands into Europe. We aim to provide the same high quality content that has been instrumental in making ESPNsoccernet such a hit all over the world. We have many English speaking users all across Europe and we will offer them the best football news and views on the web in their own language, as well as reach French and German speaking football fans.”
