Acun Ilıcalı announced to Beyaz TV that he incurred significant losses from the European cup matches he broadcast on the EXXEN platform. Ilıcalı congratulated TRT, stating that he had submitted a low bid in the tender. He also mentioned that TRT is considering broadcasting on an open channel.
Acun Ilıcalı stated that there was a financial loss in the European cup matches broadcast on his own platform, EXXEN. In an interview with Beyaz TV, Ilıcalı noted that there has been a significant loss in the Champions League over the last three years and that they were not very enthusiastic about it. Ilıcalı congratulated TRT, which won the tender, by saying that they had submitted a low bid.
According to Ilıcalı's statements, it is understood that the low bid had an effect on TRT winning the tender. Ilıcalı stated that TRT wanted to promote their new platforms and therefore made a low bid.
Furthermore, Ilıcalı mentioned that TRT is considering broadcasting on an open channel. Stating that he has no power in this matter, Ilıcalı expressed that broadcasting on an open channel would be a positive development for football fans.
News Source: 12punto
