Disney+ has no plans to enter the live sports arena in Europe any time soon, according to the Mouse House’s top European executive, meaning that the streaming giant will not be competing for Premier League rights in the UK.Speaking at a Disney+ press event to mark the launch of international service Star on Wednesday, Disney’s EMEA president Jan Koeppen said that sport is not a priority for Disney+ across the territories he oversees, unlike in India, for example, where live cricket is helping the streamer make its mark with local audiences.“We have currently no plans to have live sporting events on Disney+.
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