Inside BBC and ITV’s tense Euro 2024 TV negotiations with mind-games over England matches ‘like extreme cold war’

ITV and the BBC went head-to-head in a heated battle to determine this summer’s Euro 2024 TV picks.

The UK’s two leading broadcasters both secured rights to this year’s tournament, meaning fixtures had to be distributed evenly.

RexITV had the rights for England vs Slovenia and will be showing the Slovakia clash[/caption] BBCThe BBC selected two of England’s group games[/caption] APITV believe England will go the distance[/caption]

ITV sealed the opening match as Germany cruised to a 5-1 win over Scotland...