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FIFA, UEFA lose TV legal battle
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In a major slap to powerful federations like FIFA and UEFA, who pocket big profits from lucrative TV broadcasting rights, a European Union high court in Luxembourg ruled Feb. 17 that they have no right to sell most of their prime tournaments to pay-TV networks. The court said World Cup and Euro games are cherished social and cultural events that belong to all the people, including the poor. (AP)
W杯の独占有料放映は違法、欧州裁
欧州司法裁判所は2月17日、サッカーのワールドカップや欧州選手権の試合を、有料テレビが独占放映するのはEU法に違反するとの判断を示した。
Shukan ST: March 04, 2011
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