Football: English Premier League sets up Asia-Pacific office in Singapore

It will be regional base to protect its copyrights as well as to promote the competition

The EPL aims to combat the increasing threat of piracy of its matches. PHOTO: ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS
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SINGAPORE - In a bid to combat content piracy and support broadcast partners, the English Premier League (EPL) opened its first international office in Singapore on Monday.

Located in Tanjong Pagar, the office will be the league's Asia-Pacific base to protect its copyrights as well as to promote the competition.

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