Even if authorities have said that the stadium could be put to use for local games after the World Cup, football matches in Manaus could attract a thousand people at most, which would not make it an economical decision to host a local match there, the Guardian said.
According to police, around 400 had hit the street in the northeastern Brazil state of Rio Grande do Norte, threatening US fans who were making their way to the match. Aside from the US flag, the FIFA flag was also burned in protest.
For the others who are not fortunate to secure tickets to see their favorite teams at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, they are willing to break a few laws, risk getting jailed, and even get broke, all for the sake of the tournament, Hindustan Times said.
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.
