Lebanese cry foul over steep $200 viewing fee to see 2014 World Cup games
The Lebanese Ministry of Information reportedly realized the market manipulation the broadcaster have done, and had requested Sama to grant the country at least television exclusive rights to broadcast the football games via its state-backed television channel. However, given the fact that Lebanon does not have a president since May 25, attempts to prevent Sama from unintentionally influencing the market prices for the broadcasting cards were futile.
