The opening match and the final of the FIFA World Cup could be shown free in the Middle East, according to reports in a Qatari newspaper.
Al Jazeera has the exclusive broadcast rights in the region and is charging around US $100 for access. However, according to reports in the Gulf Times, the network is obligated by its deal with the organising body FIFA, to show both the final and the opening match without charge, to a free-to-air (FTA) audience.
“All rights holders will have to air the opening ceremony, the first match on June 11 and the final on July 11 for free,” the paper quoted an unnamed source as saying.
“Al Jazeera Sport may go a step further and telecast the semi-finals for free too. There is also a plan to air Algeria’s matches free because it is the only country from the Arab world to qualify for the event.”
Riassumendo al jazeera sport darà la partita inaugurale e la finale fta, probabilmente anche semifinale e partite dell'Algeria, ma non fatevi illusioni, sicuramente li darà nei canali 1 e 2 che non sono presenti su hotbird ma su nile sat e badr.