FIFA turn down commercial bid

FIFA have rejected a £1.6bn (€2.4bn) bid for the commercial rights to the 2010 and 2014 World Cup tournaments.

FIFA turn down commercial bid

FIFA have rejected a £1.6bn (€2.4bn) bid for the commercial rights to the 2010 and 2014 World Cup tournaments.

The offer, from Zurich-based group International Sports and Entertainment, was believed to be for all broadcast and commercial rights but football’s world governing body claims they can earn much more by waiting until nearer the time.

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