Editorial — Football Broadcasting Analysis
Long-form analysis of football broadcasting rights, streaming wars, and the business of football media. Independent commentary from the Hesgoal editorial team.
The editorial section of Hesgoal covers the business of football — broadcasting rights deals, the streaming wars, fan media economics, and the long arc of how we watch the game.
Our editors don’t sell anything. We don’t take affiliate commissions from broadcasters. The aim is to give fans honest analysis of where the game is going.
Recent pieces
- VAR review: How VAR has changed the Premier League — five years on
- How TNT Sports won the Champions League rights — the BT Sport rebrand and what it means for fans
- Premier League fixture compression and player welfare — too many games, too little rest
- The state of women’s football broadcasting in the UK — Sky, BBC, and the WSL
- Apple TV+ MLS Season Pass — first 2 years review — what worked, what didn’t
- VAR Review: How VAR Has Changed the Premier League — Five Years On
Six full seasons in, what has the Video Assistant Referee actually changed in the Premier League? Goals, penalties, time on the ball, and the editorial verdict.
- How TNT Sports Won the Champions League Rights — and What It Means for Fans
TNT Sports replaced BT Sport in the UK Champions League rights deal. Here's the deal structure, what changed for viewers, and why it matters for the next cycle.
- Premier League Fixture Compression: Too Many Games, Too Little Rest
FIFA Club World Cup, expanded Champions League, Carabao Cup, FA Cup, Premier League, and international duty. Modern footballers play 70+ matches per season. Here's the data on compression and player welfare.
- The State of Women's Football Broadcasting in the UK
Women's Super League on Sky Sports, BBC Sport's coverage, the BBC Women's Football Show. The state of WSL broadcasting and what comes next for women's football media in the UK.
- Apple TV+ MLS Season Pass — First Two Years Review
Apple's exclusive 10-year, $2.5B MLS deal launched in 2023. Two seasons in, what's the verdict on production quality, audience reach, and the streaming-only model for football?