Renowned sports commentator and analyst Alejandro Blanco joins Fox Deportes

Alejandro Blanco, the acclaimed international sports commentator and analyst, joined FOX Deportes on Monday, January 3, 2011. Blanco joins the network after three years with ESPN Mexico and will serve as a host and commentator for many of FOX Deportes’ top properties including the UEFA Champions League and Copa Libertadores.

“We are thrilled to count Alejandro Blanco as part of the FOX Deportes family,” said Vincent Cordero, Executive Vice President & General Manager of FOX Deportes. “He is a great addition to our already talented roster of commentators and brings an exciting and engaging view to the world of soccer.”

Blanco will be integrated into the FOX Deportes programming in a variety of ways.  He will serve as host for pre-game shows prior to UEFA Champions League and Copa Libertadores matches.  He will also have play-by-play duties for premiere soccer programming including Barclays Premiere League and Italian Serie A.

“I’m excited to join a network that is committed to providing its viewers with the best sports content available.” said Alejandro Blanco. “It’s a great feeling to know you’re joining a team that wants to take sports coverage to the next level by consistently tuning in to what the viewers want and have come to expect from FOX Deportes.”

With over 16 years of experience as a sports commentator and analyst, Blanco comes to FOX Deportes from ESPN Mexico where he most recently served as host of SportsCenter and Los Capitanes on ESPN Radio Fórmula. Blanco is well-respected in the sports community for his extensive experience; he has provided commentary and analysis for many of the top networks on the national and international stage including TV Azteca, Telemundo Chicago and Miami, ESPN and Radio Fórmula.

About FOX Deportes

Reaching more than 18 million cable and satellite households in the country, of which almost 6 million are U.S. Hispanic, FOX Deportes is the leader in Spanish-language sports media. FOX Deportes features premier soccer programming with exclusive coverage of Fútbol Liga Mexicana, Barclays Premier League, Italian Serie A, UEFA Champions League, Copa Santander Libertadores and Copa Nissan Sudamericana; coverage of the Major League Baseball regular season, All-Star Game, League Championship Series and World Series; Top Rank Boxing, UFC® and mixed-martial arts; FORMULA 1™

across four compelling media platforms. Boasting more than 2,100 hours of live and exclusive programming, a robust web site brimming with streaming video and portable content from FD Móvil, FOX Deportes is the first name in the U.S. Hispanic sports space.  For more information, visit FOX Deportes online at Foxdeportes.com.

About FOX Sports Media Group

FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) is the umbrella entity representing News Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets.  Built with brands that are capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FSMG includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships.  FSMG now includes FOX Sports, the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; Fox’s 19 regional sports networks, their affiliated regional web sites and FSN national programming; SPEED and SPEED2; Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Soccer Plus; FUEL TV; and Fox College Sports.  In addition, FSMG also includes FOX Sports Interactive Media, which comprises FOXSports.com on MSN, whatifsports.com and scout.com, reaching over 20 million unique visitors monthly.  Also included are Fox’s interests in joint-venture businesses FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and STATS, LLC, as well as licensing agreements that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network, FOX Sports Skybox restaurants and FOX Sports Grills.

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