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World Cup broadcasts: The Middle East’s opportunity to miss an opportunity

World Cup broadcasts: The Middle East’s opportunity to miss an opportunity

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Jun 28, 2014
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World Cup broadcasts: The Middle East’s opportunity to miss an opportunity
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By James M. Dorsey

No matter how entrenched animosities in the Middle East may be, one principle is upheld by all: never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity. The controversy over access to broadcasts of World Cup matches makes that clear.

Pricing by Qatari entities holding World Cup rights for the Middle East and North Africa, including Al Jazeera’…

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