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BBC, ITV inch closer to deal to avoid Women’s World Cup blackout
Estimated deal would still represent only 5 per cent of the amount paid for the men’s version of the tournament
FIFA and UK broadcasters BBC and ITV Plc are inching closer to a deal that would see them pay an estimated $9-10 million for the rights to show the women’s football World Cup, an amount that would still represent only 5 per cent to 6 per cent of the amount paid for the men’s version of the tournament.
Nothing has yet been signed but both sides are zeroing in on a deal that could pave ...