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BSkyB, BBC Join ITV, BT In 'Fierce' Bidding War For FA Cup TV Rights06 / 18 / 13A "fierce bidding war" for the TV rights to the FA Cup "looks likely after four broadcasters submitted bids" to the FA in the first round, according to Robert Budden of the FINANCIAL TIMES. BT and ITV "currently share the rights" to the FA Cup until the end of the '13-14 season. On Friday, both "sub... Tags: Media, United Kingdom, Europe |
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