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News UK secures rights to FA Cup and England friendly matches in addition to Premier League clips

By Gavriel Hollander

The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times will carry highlights of FA Cup matches and England’s international friendlies after striking a deal with the Football Association.

The deal to show near-live video clips from autumn 2014 comes as News UK prepares to offer its subscribers highlights from all 380 Barclays Premier League games when the new season kicks off next month.

The four-year FA rights package for the FA Cup, Community Shield, England friendly and under-21 matches will see News UK take the rights to online video clips, and the BBC and BTSport have the TV rights.

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