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Como sensation Nico Paz having Lionel Messi effect in Serie A, claims Cesc Fabregas

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DAZN logo 2019

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✅ Through a distribution deal, DAZN streams Serie A and Premier League matches by integrating "Fubo Sports" directly into its own platform.

✅ Combines the Fubo soccer feeds with DAZN's own exclusive rights, including the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and every NFL game.

✅ Perfect for heavy sports consumers who are willing to pay a premium to avoid juggling multiple streaming apps on their smart TV.


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TLN (via VIVA)

✅ Broadcasts up to three live Serie A matches per matchday directly on traditional television without requiring a standalone streaming subscription.

✅ Delivers the games with authentic Italian-language commentary for a traditional viewing experience.

✅ Complements live coverage with original Italian soccer studio shows like Inside Serie A for previews, highlights, and cultural news.


Monthly from$12.99
Complete Coverage
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✅ Serves as the exclusive primary streaming home, broadcasting all 380 Serie A matches live and on-demand throughout the season.

✅ Your subscription automatically includes exclusive broadcast rights to the English Premier League, securing the two biggest domestic leagues in one app.

✅ Features built-in DVR functionality so you can easily record matches airing during the Canadian workday to watch later on your own schedule.


Monthly from$31.49
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✅ Through a distribution deal, DAZN streams Serie A and Premier League matches by integrating "Fubo Sports" directly into its own platform.

✅ Combines the Fubo soccer feeds with DAZN's own exclusive rights, including the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and every NFL game.

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  • Real Madrid academy graduate Paz starring in Italy

    Paz, who started out in the academy system at Real Madrid, has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most destructive creative talents in the Italian top-flight. As a result, he is attracting plenty of attention.

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    Full Argentina international in World Cup year

    Much of that is positive, with senior international recognition coming his way ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but new challenges are being presented. Paz is having to find ways of influencing games when being denied time and space.

  • Just like Messi: Paz gets similar treatment

    Messi has been able to achieve that over the course of his remarkable career, with records tumbling around the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, and Fabregas is pleased to see a player at his disposal being treated in a similar manner.

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    Fabregas puts Paz in Messi category

    Ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Barca star Fabregas, who is now in charge of Como, has told reporters of Paz: “If you ask me, when every team played against Barcelona, surely they didn’t want Messi to touch the ball. He would score three goals per game.

    “I don’t know. This is a positive thing for Nico. I mean, this will happen more. I said it at the beginning of the season, I told him too. This tells me now that they look at you differently. They want to compete against you in a different way.”

  • Future goals: Paz tipped to reach the very top

    Paz, who is just 21 years of age, starred for Como across their debut Serie A campaign last season. He has a further two goals to his name this term and is - fitness permitting - expected to line up alongside Messi when Argentina defend their global title in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.