The agreement gives Eurosport Romania exclusive TV and digital rights to England’s top-tier competition until 2022, and includes Premier League highlights, as well as access to digital clips via Eurosport Romania’s platforms, all with local commentary.

The partnership ensures fans in Taiwan can to enjoy every match from two of the four teams in the CPBL as Eleven Sports also holds rights to defending champions, the Lamigo Monkeys.

The broadcaster says it will “continue to bring race fans live worldwide video streaming of all races and practice sessions during the week online at bbc.co.uk/sportni”, adding that “all races and practice sessions will also be broadcast live on BBC Radio Ulster during the week.”