How many years long was Rupert Murdoch's deal for the Eredivisie rights?
10 years
12 years
15 years
5 years
Answer
The deal between media magnate Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation and the Dutch Eredivisie, signed in 2006, granted the exclusive television rights for broadcasting matches to News Corporation's platforms for a 12-year period. The agreement was initially valued at €915 million, ensuring that viewers could enjoy live coverage of Eredivisie matches until the conclusion of the 2017/18 season.
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