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Yahoo scores Chelsea manager José Mourinho as its football ambassador and analyst

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by on March 6, 2014 at 9:08 am
Posted In: Around the Web, football, Insider, soccer, sports

Yahoo is making a strong commitment to its sports coverage by signing on Chelsea manager José Mourinho as its global football (soccer) ambassador for 2014. What’s more, Mourinho will also be working as an “exclusive analyst” for Yahoo’s worldwide football coverage including the FIFA World Cup 2014, something that will likely attract more sports fans to its site.

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What does Mourinho intend to bring to the table by joining Yahoo?

I plan to bring my unique commentary and passionate point-of-view, some new insight into my own daily world through photos and video — and have a lot of fun at the same time! Football is a way of life for millions of fans across Yahoo and they’re always looking for something different. I want my editorial coverage and analysis to bring a new edge to football news and debates.

Well, just as there may be fans of Chelsea and Mourinho, some may express distaste at Yahoo’s choice. However, ultimately it seems like Yahoo is keen to capture more sports fans, and this is one move that is sure to garner attention from those interested in football.

Image via onEdition/José Mourinho for Yahoo!, thumbnail image via Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Short-film site Viddsee inks partnership with Yahoo to bring its films to more users in Asia

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by on March 6, 2014 at 7:47 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, Videos

Singapore-based video site Viddsee has inked a partnership with Yahoo to bring its Asian short films to users across Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. A dedicated Viddsee “Asian Short Films” channel is now live on Yahoo Entertainment in these countries, which features award-winning short films by local independent filmmakers across Asia.

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Ho Jia Jian, the co-founder of Viddsee, notes that other than surfacing its content to a larger audience, this move will also help it grow its brand and streams for filmmakers. On top of that, Yahoo users will also benefit, as Alan Soon, the managing editor of Yahoo Southeast Asia, notes that short film viewings are often limited to film festivals. 

Viddsee, an online video platform for indie filmmakers across Southeast Asia to showcase their short films where people can watch them for free, launched a mobile Web app last year — but says it’s still working to develop native iOS and Android apps.

➤ Asian Short Films Channel [Yahoo Singapore]

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