Looks as if without a dish you're going to be f***ed
Satellite broadcaster BSkyB has won the right to show most Champions League football matches between 2009 to 2012.
Tournament organiser Uefa said the firm had won exclusive rights to show coverage of live matches and highlights on a Tuesday.
BSkyB has also gained rights to show all games on a Wednesday, with the exception of the first-choice fixture.
Shares in BSkyB climbed 2.7% after the news.
A BBC spokesman pointed out that although the corporation had lost out with a joint bid with Setanta Sports for Champions League coverage, negotiations for exclusive rights for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy were at an "advanced stage".
Satellite broadcaster BSkyB has won the right to show most Champions League football matches between 2009 to 2012.
Tournament organiser Uefa said the firm had won exclusive rights to show coverage of live matches and highlights on a Tuesday.
BSkyB has also gained rights to show all games on a Wednesday, with the exception of the first-choice fixture.
Shares in BSkyB climbed 2.7% after the news.
A BBC spokesman pointed out that although the corporation had lost out with a joint bid with Setanta Sports for Champions League coverage, negotiations for exclusive rights for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy were at an "advanced stage".