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DSPORT Bags Coupe De France 2019 Media Rights For India
One of the most exciting football knockout competitions in the world ‘Coupe de France’ Round of 32 will kick-start from January 5. DSPORT, a Premium Sports channel of Discovery Communication will bring the live action of this prestigious league for viewers in India. The winner of ‘Coupe de France’ will get a direct qualification for the group stage of UEFA Europa League.
Top French football clubs like Paris Saint Germain (PSG), Olympique de Marseille, AC Monaco FC, Olympique Lyonnais, Red Star FC, Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux will battle it out to reserve a spot in the UEFA Europa League.
A strong line up of marquee footballers like Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappé, Edinson Cavani, Angel Di Maria, Mario Balotelli, Luiz Gustavo, Radamel Falcao and Malcom will be a part of this four month long journey.
The 12-time league champions Paris Saint Germain went unblemished through the opening 12 matches at League 1 making them the record holders of the ‘Best-ever start for a team in the top-five European leagues’. Kylian Mbappé is the youngest player ever to score 40 goals, something that hasn’t been accomplished in the past 45 years in League 1. With the momentum kicking for the champions, they are all set for a successful Coupe de France.
Radamel Falcao who has been linked with an exit from AC Monaco FC after the team’s poor performance in League 1 will be the backbone for his team in this upcoming edition of the Coupe de France trying to get some goals and reserve a spot for his team. The Colombian striker will be playing alongside his team mate Aleksandr Golovin who is one of the best playmaker in the midfield.
Les Herbiers VF who were the runners up of the 2017-2018 edition of Coupe de France will also try to make a comeback with some star players like Charly Charrier leading the attack from the front accompanied by Kévin Diogo and Pierre-Michel Germann giving the team a strong attacking line up
The finals of this tournament will take place at the picturesque Stade de France on April 27, 2019. Since the competition’s inception in the year 1917, Coupe de France has been a huge attraction for players and spectators alike. With each passing edition, the tournament has been evolving to grow bigger and better.
Source : InsideSport
