Interim Government Information Minister Ziad Al Makari explained the confusion over the possibility of Lebanese TV broadcasting the World Cup matches to be held in the State of Qatar, noting that “the atmosphere is positive, but what was said about getting the initial approval is wrong.” and we are awaiting a response from the Qatari side on this matter.”

Al Makari said: “I visited the State of Qatar accompanied by the Minister of Tourism, Walid Nassar, delegated by His Excellency the President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, and we conveyed his message to His Highness the Emir. of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Tamim Al Thani, where we met with the Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Qatar, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, and the meeting was positive, and we conveyed a message to him, which in turn, he will deliver it His Highness the Emir. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and Qatar’s assistance to Lebanon, as well as the possibility of broadcasting World Cup football matches on Lebanese television so that Lebanese people can follow this sporting event. collect fees through terrestrial broadcasting.

And he continued: “The atmosphere is positive, but there is no answer yet, and yesterday the news spread in some media that Lebanon received preliminary permission to broadcast the World Cup on Lebanese television, and this is not true. receive approval, and we hope so, especially in light of the difficult circumstances. And the difficulties that prevent many Lebanese from participating to follow the matches. We hope for the best, and when it happens, we will announce it frankly, and if this does not happen, we will declare the truth as it is, waiting for the answer of the Qatari side.”