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ARD/ZDF recoup some of their Fifa outlay via sublicensing deals

German public-service broadcasters ARD and ZDF recouped more than €3m ($3.5m) from various sublicensing deals for 2018 Fifa World Cup rights in the country.

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Supporters of Germany are seen with flags prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Korea Republic and Germany at Kazan Arena on June 27, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

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