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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rachel Steinberg

Women’s World Cup may not be shown on TV as Fifa criticise ‘slap in the face’ offers

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Gianni Infantino says Fifa will be “forced not to broadcast” this summer’s Women’s World Cup in the ‘big five’ European countries if bidding outlets do not improve on “disappointing” and “unacceptable” offers.

England’s quest for a first world title begins in Brisbane on July 22, but so far no deal has been announced for the European champions’ broadcast rights in the UK, with Spain, France, Italy and Germany also among those singled out by Fifa president Infantino.

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