15-06-2023, 06:21 PM
(14-06-2023, 06:46 PM)NI92 Wrote: Any reason why it took so long to be announced or get over the line when it was reported by the Telegraph months ago that BBC/ITV had a deal in placeAt some point there seems to have been a change in strategy, from negotiating individual deals to expanding the agreement with the EBU that had been in place for a long time, but excluded the 'big five' countries. Not clear what combination that was of broadcasters, FIFA, or the EBU.
Some of those who were reported as being front runners (TF1 & M6 in France, plus a Spanish commercial station) have now missed out on the rights as they've gone to the PSBs.