Story ProgressBack to home
Top European Union legal advisor backs free-to-air Soccer World Cup
The legal adviser to the European Union's top court has backed the rights of football fans to see their World Cup and European Championship games free of charge.
Brussels, Belgium:
The legal adviser to the European Union's top court has backed the rights of football fans to see their World Cup and European Championship games free of charge.
Advocate General Niilo Jaaskinen on Wednesday advised the court to dismiss the appeal of the FIFA and UEFA federations. The European Court of Justice is to rule on the issue in the coming months but mostly follows the advice of its advocate general.
FIFA and UEFA are seeking more leeway to sell their games to the highest bidders without the constraints of EU law which allows nations to pick certain sports events to be shown on free-to-air television.
Topics mentioned in this article
Cricket
Euro 2012
Mexico
South Africa
Republic of Ireland
FIFA
France
Football
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check India Tour of Australia 2024-25, Results, News and IPL 2025 Mega Auction Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.