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    "title": "beIN SPORTS RETURNS WITH A WEEKEND SHOWDOWN FEATURING CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AND LIGUE 1\u2019s \u201cLE CLASSIQUE\u201d",
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    "published_at": "2024-03-26 11:00:00",
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    "body": "<p><strong>WHAT:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.beinsports.com/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>beIN SPORTS</strong></a>, one of the world&rsquo;s leading sports and entertainment broadcasters, is gearing up for a thrilling weekend of soccer action, bringing viewers in the U.S. and Canada the first knockout stage of the <a href=\"https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions-league/\"><strong>CAF Champions League</strong></a>, and <a href=\"https://www.ligue1.com/\"><strong>Ligue 1</strong></a>&rsquo;s highly-anticipated <strong>Le Classique</strong> derby between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille.&nbsp;<br>\u200b<br>\u200bThe quarter finals of the <strong>CAF Champions League</strong> promise to be highly entertaining. Fixtures feature <a href=\"https://simbasc.co.tz/\"><strong>Simba SC</strong></a> vs the competition&rsquo;s record holders <a href=\"https://www.alahlyegypt.com/en\"><strong>Al Ahly FC</strong></a>. <a href=\"https://www.asec.ci/\"><strong>ASEC Mimosas</strong></a> will take on <a href=\"https://e-s-tunis.com/en\"><strong>Esperance Tunis</strong></a>, and <a href=\"https://yangasc.africa/\"><strong>Young Africans SC</strong></a> will go head to head with the <a href=\"https://sundownsfc.co.za/\"><strong>Mamelodi Sundowns</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1e1d7659-826c-41e9-a6e0-50142fabfbd5/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"Courtesy of beIN SPORTS\"\n                id=\"image-1e1d7659-826c-41e9-a6e0-50142fabfbd5\"\n                data-id=\"1e1d7659-826c-41e9-a6e0-50142fabfbd5\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1e1d7659-826c-41e9-a6e0-50142fabfbd5/-/inline/no/image_processing20240326-8-yauks5.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1e1d7659-826c-41e9-a6e0-50142fabfbd5/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Courtesy of beIN SPORTS\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\">Courtesy of beIN SPORTS</figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>In France, all eyes are on <strong>Le Classique</strong> as <a href=\"https://en.psg.fr/\"><strong>Paris Saint-Germain</strong></a> take on <a href=\"https://www.om.fr/en\"><strong>Olympique de Marseille</strong></a>. The duo are the two most successful clubs in France, with the sporting rivalry going back to the 1990s. Leading the charge for PSG is star player <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/k.mbappe/\"><strong>Kylian Mbapp&eacute;</strong></a>, captivating fans with his dazzling skills. Marseille&rsquo;s <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/auba/?hl=en\"><strong>Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang</strong></a> is tipped for a starring role in the upcoming fixture.&nbsp;</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e8b6ea63-a212-4cc7-9f50-aa886b7dbf86/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"Courtesy of beIN SPORTS\"\n                id=\"image-e8b6ea63-a212-4cc7-9f50-aa886b7dbf86\"\n                data-id=\"e8b6ea63-a212-4cc7-9f50-aa886b7dbf86\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e8b6ea63-a212-4cc7-9f50-aa886b7dbf86/-/inline/no/image_processing20240326-9-p61tdu.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e8b6ea63-a212-4cc7-9f50-aa886b7dbf86/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Courtesy of beIN SPORTS\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\">Courtesy of beIN SPORTS</figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>WHERE: </strong>Tune in for an electrifying weekend of soccer action live on <strong>beIN SPORTS</strong> in the U.S. and Canada. For a full list of providers and schedules, visit <a href=\"https://www.beinsportsxtra.com/\">beINSPORTSXTRA.com</a>.</p><p><strong>WHEN:</strong></p>\n<div\n    class=\"table-container\"\n    style=\"\"\n>\n    <table\n        class=\"table table-bordered\"\n    >\n                            <tbody>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>CAF Champions League &amp; Ligue 1</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>DATE</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>EVENT</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>ROUND</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>TIME</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>CHANNEL</strong></p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Friday, March 29th</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Simba SC vs Al Ahly FC&nbsp;<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Quarter Finals</p><p>(CAF Champions League)</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>2:00 PM EST<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS XTRA<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Saturday, March 30th</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>TP Mazembe vs Atl&eacute;tico Petr&oacute;leos de Luanda&nbsp;<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Quarter Finals</p><p>(CAF Champions League)</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>9:00 AM EST<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS XTRA<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Saturday, March 30th</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Young Africans SC vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC&nbsp;<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Quarter Finals</p><p>(CAF Champions League)</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>2:00 PM EST<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS XTRA<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Saturday, March 30th</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Esp&eacute;rance Sportive de Tunis vs ASEC Mimosas&nbsp;<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Quarter Finals</p><p>(CAF Champions League)</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>5:00 PM EST<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS XTRA<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Sunday, March 31st</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Marseille vs PSG<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Le Classique&nbsp;</p><p>(Ligue 1)</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>2:45 PM EST<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                        </tbody>\n            </table>\n</div>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.beinsports.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.beINSPORTS.com</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beinsportsusa/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@beINSPORTSUSA</a>, X at <a href=\"https://twitter.com/beINSPORTSUSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@beINSPORTSUSA</a> and/or <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ESbeINSPORTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ESbeINSPORTS</a>, and like us on Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/beINSPORTSUSA/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beIN SPORTS USA</a> for breaking news and real-time updates.<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<u><strong>About beIN SPORTS North America</strong></u><br>\u200bbeIN SPORTS offers viewers world-class sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espa&ntilde;ol, live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT and free channels, beIN SPORTS XTRA and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Espa&ntilde;ol. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches from Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Recopa Sudamericana, Turkish S&uuml;per Lig, Africa Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup, CAF Champions League and International Friendlies as well as news of all the top leagues from around the world. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven for fans of paddle, wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA), skiing, motorsports, and basketball, among others.</p><p><strong>MEDIA CONTACTS<br>\u200bMARGOT for beIN SPORTS</strong></p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-3376a5db-b474-4698-875b-d6f7e2111828\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/685e44f6-f4b7-43a5-b947-a0fa5957387d/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Valerie Boldrin\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Valerie Boldrin</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Co-Founder &amp; Chief Strategy Officer, MARGOT</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:valerie@agencymargot.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"valerie@agencymargot.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>valerie@agencymargot.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:(305) 606-9436\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"(305) 606-9436\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>(305) 606-9436</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieboldrin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"valerieboldrin\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-linkedin\"></use>\n            </svg>valerieboldrin</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-cab61d16-31c1-4668-aa81-13878ee9ccf3\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e271eaa3-522f-4745-ac59-69bd0264beca/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Carlos Casado\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Carlos Casado</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Co-Founder &amp; Chief Executive Officer, MARGOT</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:carlos@agencymargot.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"carlos@agencymargot.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>carlos@agencymargot.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:(305) 540-7473\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"(305) 540-7473\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>(305) 540-7473</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscasadorassi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"carloscasadorassi\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-linkedin\"></use>\n            </svg>carloscasadorassi</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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