Infantino threatens europe over TV rights for women world cup

Jedi boro

Jedi boro

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After blatter how did FIFA appoint another cretin like this one.

"a pity" if they had to impose a broadcast blackout in Europe's top five football nations for this year's Women's World Cup.“

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'World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe would be pity'

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it would be "a pity" if they had to impose a broadcast blackout in Europe's top five football nations for this year's Women's World Cup.
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Jedi boro said:
After blatter how did FIFA appoint another cretin like this one.

"a pity" if they had to impose a broadcast blackout in Europe's top five football nations for this year's Women's World Cup.“

www.bbc.co.uk

'World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe would be pity'

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it would be "a pity" if they had to impose a broadcast blackout in Europe's top five football nations for this year's Women's World Cup.
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Would be over the moon
 
The viewing figures will be poor, especially with the likely kick off times, so it’s not surprising they aren’t offering big numbers for the games. While the quality isn’t great I didn’t mind watching England in the women’s euros as it was on at decent times, though i didn’t watch any games that didn’t involve England. No way I’d have any interest in any of the games being broadcast at that time. I expect many others will be thinking like me.
 
Jedi boro said:
Here’s the times. Better than I thought actually but still a few early games among them.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Teams, schedule, fixtures, matches and dates for Australia and New Zealand tournament

Womens World Cup 2023 takes place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20; first Women’s World Cup to feature 32 teams competing in eight groups; England in Group D; Republic of Ireland in Group B alongside hosts Australia
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Still bad times though, especially for the weekday games. Very few will get up for the 2 am and 3:30 am games and the 8, 10:30 and 11 games will be missed by anyone with daytime jobs.
 
Why should broadcasters stump up more money than the likely viewing figures will justify?

Not sure I'm buying infantino's "I'm all about the equality" act here.

If FIFA want to award equal money for international tournaments it's surely within its gift to do so.

Although women's footy is increasingly popular I'm not sure how many are going to be getting up in the early hours or taking time off work to watch it. They'll be raking in enough from other markets anyway won't they? Blackmail is never a good look and it'd be cutting their nose off to spite their face to not allow some countries in Europe to show it if they don't cave in to the demands. They're trying to grow the game aren't they?

Anyway pretty clear it's a negotiating tactic and a compromise will be reached. He's a bellend though.
 
FIFA do come across as acting like the Mafia of the football world, whilst it would be a shame for the lionesses and their European compatriots to not be screened live by broadcasters, I think its hardly going to upset the good folk of Europe, removing our opportunity to view. If only there was something called the internet, or an invention that lets you pretend you are resident in another country to watch local tv…… ah well.
 
I like women's euros and world Cup in general as its easier to predict than men's football is very profitable in betting terms
 
coluka said:
FIFA do come across as acting like the Mafia of the football world, whilst it would be a shame for the lionesses and their European compatriots to not be screened live by broadcasters, I think its hardly going to upset the good folk of Europe, removing our opportunity to view. If only there was something called the internet, or an invention that lets you pretend you are resident in another country to watch local tv…… ah well.
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It's more the next generation of girls won't go through loop holes to watch football. I hope they show the England games in schools
 
festa5 said:
Why should broadcasters stump up more money than the likely viewing figures will justify?

Not sure I'm buying infantino's "I'm all about the equality" act here.

If FIFA want to award equal money for international tournaments it's surely within its gift to do so.

Although women's footy is increasingly popular I'm not sure how many are going to be getting up in the early hours or taking time off work to watch it. They'll be raking in enough from other markets anyway won't they? Blackmail is never a good look and it'd be cutting their nose off to spite their face to not allow some countries in Europe to show it if they don't cave in to the demands. They're trying to grow the game aren't they?

Anyway pretty clear it's a negotiating tactic and a compromise will be reached. He's a bellend though.
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You are wrong - he's a greedy bellend.
 
Boro4life said:
It's more the next generation of girls won't go through loop holes to watch football. I hope they show the England games in schools
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I agree, they (FIFA) care about money and less about the effect on the future of the women’s game. They have a product for sale and will strive to increase revenue streams above the good of the game.
 
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