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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Ian Laybourn

World Cup boss vexed by lack of progress in securing overseas television deal

World Cup boss vexed by lack of progress in securing overseas television deal

AUSTRALIAN clubs are fully behind the 2021 World Cup, according to its organisers, although chief executive Jon Dutton admits he is frustrated by their inability so far to secure an overseas television deal.

Dutton, who is 14 days into his promotional visit Down Under, told a media briefing he has been encouraged by the success of his three-pronged mission to “build relationships, raise awareness in Australia and excite people”.

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