Meo launches A Bola channel

Portugal Telecom has added sports channel A Bola to its Meo TV platform.

Operated by the sports daily of the same name, A Bola will offer a strong emphasis on football coverage. Portugal Telecom said the launch of A Bola was in keeping with its strategy to offer a strong sports line-up. The channel will join other sports networks offered by Meo, including Benfica TV, Real Madrid TV, BarçaTV, ChelseaTV and Man United TV.

The A Bola newspaper has a daily circulation of about 900,000 readers.