FIFA Threatens to Blackout Women's World Cup in Europe Over Low Rights Bids
- FIFA may not broadcast the Women's World Cup in some European countries due to disappointing offers for television rights.
- Broadcasters from the 'big five' European countries had only offered £800,000 — £8million ($1m-$10m) for the Women’s World Cup, a notable decrease when compared with the £80m-£160m ($100m-$200m) that was offered for the rights to the men’s World Cup.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino is unhappy with the offers received from Britain, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France.
- The tournament is being held in Australia and New Zealand and starts on July 20.
- Infantino believes that public broadcasters have a duty to promote and invest in women’s sport.