United acquire TV station ownership

Manchester United have announced the acquisition of the one-third stake in their in-house television channel, MUTV, which was owned by BSkyB.

The deal means the Premier League club now wholly own the station, which is available via subscription in the UK and in 57 countries worldwide.

United described the purchase as a "strategic acquisition" which will allow them complete control of content and distribution.

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