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Aljazeera’s Hardball Tactics With Worldcup Broadcasting Rights In Lebanon

June 10, 2010 · Mustapha Hamoui

Patrick Galey’s sources tell him that Aljazeera could give in at the eleventh hour , supposedly because:

There is a genuin concern here, among officials and civilians alike, that barring people access to the World Cup will lead to serious civil strife. Supporters will go berserk looking to find a place to watch the action; bar owners and restaurateurs could go bust.