BBC have announced that they have agreed a deal to show eight Serie A fixtures featuring Scottish players, starting this Sunday with Che Adams’ Torino vs Lewis Ferguson’s Bologna.
It marks a return for free-to-air Italian football content, with a sub licensing deal made with main provider DAZN allowing the BBC to show a record number of Scots playing in Italy in the lead-up to the World Cup.
The agreement allows BBC Alba to broadcast eight Serie A matches, with the finalised showing guide expected to be focussed on the clubs with Scottish players, which are Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Kieron Bowie (Hellas Verona), Billy Gilmour & Scott McTominay (Napoli), Josh Doig (Sassuolo), Che Adams (Torino), and Lennon Miller (Udinese).
BBC Alba director of content Margaret Cameron said: “This is a great opportunity for fans in Scotland to see these games free-to-air and enjoy watching the fantastic Scottish talent in Serie A in the run up to the World Cup.”
Alba Presenter Alex O’Henley added: “With the World Cup finals only a few months away, it’s a hugely exciting time for Scottish fans to be following the fortunes of our players in Italy.”
Coverage begins from 16:50 GMT this Sunday, with Torino vs Bologna to have Gaelic and English co-commentary available for the Tartan Army spectators.
