Commentary on Sunday on Canal+: Manchester-Liverpool in Creole, a Beautiful Mixed Curry

A bold move but a successful one for Canal+ Mauritius. Commenting on a live match in Mauritian Creole is something no international channel had done before. But how to find the right timing for the beloved Man Utd-Liverpool match among Mauritians? Choosing the right words, avoiding turning it into a parody, and pleasing the audience... there was certainly a risk of missing the mark.

Commenting on a football final in the Island Games on a private radio station and a global event on Canal+...