Stan Sport has announced the signing of one of Australia’s most renowned football experts, with Mark Bosnich to join former Matilda Grace Gill and UK-based football presenter Mark Pougatch for its exclusive coverage of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League competitions.
The Socceroos icon, who played Premier League and Champions League for Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea, will join host Max Rushden and expert Craig Foster for Stan Sport’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League group stage.
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“I’m so excited to be joining Stan’s coverage of the UEFA Football competitions,” Bosnich said.
“Having played Champions League and the old UEFA Cup (now Europa League) it’s such a part of my being that it’s a wonderful feeling to be a part of it again.
“Since the 90’s, the UEFA Champions League has been regarded the pinnacle of Football worldwide with the best players from around the world (regardless of where they are born) competing with and against each other.
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“I’m looking forward to working again with Max Rushden, and finally having the opportunity to work with my old Socceroos teammate Craig Foster. We’ll certainly bring a whole new combination to football coverage in Australia. Plenty of passion, entertainment, and of course some fun awaits!”
Gill, a former Matilda who won two W-League Championships with Canberra United, will provide a fresh approach, with strong analysis, while Pougatch will be on the sideline interviewing the big names from all the key matches across Europe.
Stan’s acting chief executive Martin Kugeler said it’s an exciting period for the sport.
“We are delighted to announce Mark Bosnich, Grace Gill and Mark Pougatch as our newest signings for Stan’s UEFA Club Competitions coverage,” he said.
“The outstanding strength and quality of the team both here in Australia and in Europe shows Stan’s commitment and ambition to bring world class coverage of the best club football tournaments to fans in Australia.”
Stan’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League group stage begins on Wednesday 15 September with an epic encounter between European heavyweights Barcelona and Bayern Munich with live, ad-free and on-demand coverage from 2.45am (AEST).
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