Yes TV lands Asian NFL rights

The National Football League (NFL) has signed a multi-year distribution deal with Hong Kong-based media group Yes TV.

GoalTV, jointly owned by Yes and Malaysian pay-TV giant Astro, will start seeking advertising and sponsorship partners soon.

NFL is not a hugely popular sport in Asia, but Lloyd Chao, president of Yes TV, said the deal will allow American football to piggyback the popularity of soccer in the region.

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