Sir Leonard Blavatnik
Sir Leonard Blavatnik is a British-Ukrainian billionaire businessman and philanthropist, best known for his investments in various industries including media and entertainment. He is the majority owner of DAZN, a global sports streaming service, and has invested over $10 billion in the company over the past decade. Blavatnik's financial prowess and strategic investments have made him a prominent figure in the world of sports broadcasting, particularly as DAZN navigates challenges with its broadcasting agreements, including a recent dispute over Ligue 1 rights.
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Sir Leonard Blavatnik is the billionaire owner of DAZN, which is a partner in the NRL's broadcast deal.
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Australia· 2026-07-07
Sir Leonard Blavatnik is the billionaire businessman who owns DAZN, the global streaming company that bought Foxtel.
NRL inks multi-billion dollar broadcast rights deal with Nine, FoxtelAustralia· 2026-07-07
Sir Leonard Blavatnik is a Ukrainian born British-American businessman worth almost £26bn.
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United Kingdom· 2025-05-16
Sir Leonard Blavatnik is the majority owner of DAZN who has invested more than $10 billion in the business.
100 staff made redundant after being acquired by DAZN.Australia· 2025-04-30
Sir Leonard Blavatnik is the majority owner of DAZN and has invested more than $10 billion in the business over the past decade.
Foxtel owner’s French crisis on NRL’s radar as it kicks off broadcast bidding warAustralia· 2025-04-28