Televisa To Launch Soccer Channel “Planeta Futbol”

Looking for a way to merge, let’s say, Fox En Espanol and Fox Soccer Channel? Well, it looks like Televisa is releasing a new soccer channel combining everything you want a Spanish soccer channel to have, plus some added bonuses like Mexican tournament coverage, Spanish soccer coverage and some EPL action. All in one!

Televisa announced Monday the creation of a Spanish-language soccer channel to be bundled with satellite holding Sky Sports.
The conglom, considered the No. 1 producer of Spanish content worldwide, will soon be offering Planeta Futbol in response to the broad-spectrum soccer fan base in Mexico.

“Planeta Futbol is an unprecedented concept that offers viewers instant access to statistics, game calendars and information in real time,” Televisa said in a statement.
The channel will also provide exclusive game transmissions, Mexican tournament matches as well as international soccer fare such as Spanish Liga Espanola and English Premiere League games.

It’s like In N Out burgers incorporating Carl’s Jr. criss cut french fries into their menu. (Do it.) The channel launches this Saturday.
Televisa kicks off sat soccer network [Variety, via The Original Winger]