The broadcaster has currently removed its annual MatchPass subscription service from its official UK website, leaving only a monthly subscription service. There is widespread speculation that Eleven Sports may withdraw from the UK market.

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International sports event broadcaster Eleven Sports has encountered difficulties in the UK recently. The broadcaster has currently removed its annual MatchPass subscription service from its official UK website, leaving only a monthly subscription service. According to SportsPro Media, there is widespread speculation that Eleven Sports may withdraw from the UK market.

The broadcaster has currently removed its annual MatchPass subscription service from its official UK website, leaving only a monthly subscription service. There is widespread speculation that Eleven Sports may withdraw from the UK market. - DayDayNews

Previously, British users spent 49.99 pounds to purchase Eleven Sports' annual event subscription service, and they could watch the live broadcast of a number of events that Eleven Sports has copyrights in the UK, including La Liga , Serie A , Chinese Super League, and UFC. However, this annual service is currently no longer available for purchase, and users can only purchase a monthly subscription service for £4.99.

However, Eleven Sports officials previously stated that the annual event subscription service will be removed from the shelves at the end of 2018, but this is only a temporary business adjustment. "We are working hard to allow British users to enjoy better Eleven Sports services, and the annual event subscription service may return soon." Eleven Sports said in a statement.

In 2018, Eleven Sports obtained the exclusive rights to La Liga in the UK and also holds the UK rights to Serie A and UFC. However, in December 2018, Eleven Sports had to give up the UFC copyright due to disputes with UFC officials over payment revenue sharing and other issues. At the same time, Eleven Sports also stated that they are in the process of negotiations with Serie A and La Liga officials in order to further reach a new consensus based on the existing agreement so that its OTT services in the UK can continue to operate.

Eleven Sports was founded in 2015 by Italian businessman Andrea Radrizzani. It is worth mentioning that Radrizzani was also one of the founders of the previous sports rights giant MP Silva. However, MPSilva's business declined sharply after it was sold to Chinese capital in 2016, and it went bankrupt in October 2018 due to copyright disputes.

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The broadcaster has currently removed its annual MatchPass subscription service from its official UK website, leaving only a monthly subscription service. There is widespread speculation that Eleven Sports may withdraw from the UK market. - DayDayNews

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