Livesport, the firm behind Flashscore, acquired 100% of shares in BeSoccer, the world’s most popular app for tracking football match results.
- The acquisition enriches Livesport’s portfolio and extends its base of 100 million users per month by an additional 25 million, especially increasing reach in Spanish and French-speaking markets.
- Livesport eagerly anticipates the development of the BeSoccer brand, whose mobile app has over 100 million downloads.
Czech firm Livesport successfully acquired 100% of shares in BeSoccer – Spain’s leading provider of live scores, statistics, and football news. This landmark move underscores the firm’s commitment and its continuous expansion of its reach in the sports technology industry. This strategic decision represents a significant step forward for Livesport, broadening the company’s portfolio, which includes Flashscore – known as the world’s leading provider of instant sports information, with BeSoccer. With this integration, Livesport’s user base will rise by an impressive 25 million users per month, allowing the company to deliver real-time sports event data to fans across the globe.
The acquisition of such a significant player in the industry not only enriches Livesport’s offer, but also strengthens the brand’s position as a global leader in live scores, statistics, and instant sports news. The company strives to meet the needs of sports enthusiasts worldwide, and this expansion will allow it to enrich services that will be even more engaging and provide even more information to audiences. The addition of BeSoccer’s app features will enable the company to provide more comprehensive football coverage, expanding fans’ experience with current and accurate data.
Martin Hájek, Chairman of the Livesport Board, emphasized the significance of BeSoccer’s takeover by the Czech firm, stating: The takeover of BeSoccer will significantly strengthen our position in the Spanish and French-speaking countries, where BeSoccer has a strong user base. Their product and its territorial reach perfectly complement Flashscore, especially in football – our leading sport among over 30 we cover. His vision for the future of the company reflects a commitment to continual improvement and adaptation in the ever-changing sports landscape. This acquisition is the largest in our company’s history and reflects our desire to remain at the forefront of the industry – he added. The BeSoccer platform will help us increase our reach to fulfill our mission: to disseminate all relevant sports information promptly.
The takeover includes three significant business entities: BeSoccer, BeSoccer Pro, and Resultados de Fútbol, each bringing distinct benefits and specialized knowledge to Livesport’s already diversified portfolio. Besides 25 million users per month, BeSoccer has more than 100 million downloads and is the world’s most popular live scores app.
Manu Heredia, the current majority owner of BeSoccer, will continue to play a pivotal role in driving growth and development of the company, now serving as a board advisor. His experience and insight will be invaluable as Livesport embarks on this exciting new chapter, dedicated to enhancing sports experiences for millions of fans worldwide. With this acquisition, Livesport not only strengthens its market position but also lays the groundwork for future innovations, assuring users constant connection with the sport they love.
I had a dream to change the football industry with BeSoccer and was incredibly happy throughout this journey. I am proud of what BeSoccer has become and the amazing team that helped make it the world’s most popular live football scores app – said Heredia. Now is the time for BeSoccer to leap forward with the support of Livesport, a global leader in sports information, sharing our passion. Together, we will explore new horizons for BeSoccer to continue to grow, not only as the largest football app but as the ultimate project for both fans and football professionals. This is just the beginning of what BeSoccer is to become, and from my advisory board position, I will continue to support and steer its path toward an even brighter future – he added.
Source: https://managerplus.pl/czeski-livesport-przejmuje-besoccer-94263
