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US network secures Portuguese Cup broadcasting rights

US soccer network GolTV has acquired the broadcast rights to the Portuguese Cup, otherwise known as the Taca de Portugal, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/. The network, which broadcasts in English and Spanish, will show all eight rounds and the final of this year's competition before showcasing the entire spring season in 2016.

All games will air exclusively on GolTV and be shown live in HD.

"Securing the rights of the Portuguese Cup is part an ongoing strategy; to offer not only the highest quality, but the greatest diversity of leagues, teams and tournaments to our subscribers and affiliate partners," said Constantino Voulgaris, GolTV's executive vice president of programming and business development.

"GolTV is thrilled to feature Portugal's best teams and matches on a regular basis."

The Portuguese Cup is the second European property acquired by GolTV in recent weeks. Earlier this month, the network announced an agreement for broadcast rights to the Scottish Cup.

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