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Her main argument is that if she wanted to buy a car then she can buy one anywhere in europe. However if she wants football she has to buy from one source at a cost way above that charged by other providers in Europe. But the counter is that sky charge a hefty premium for football to be shown in the UK, simply because there is more demand for it in the UK than elsewhere in Europe. eg you don't get many people signing up for Sky because you get to see Spanish football. Those selling it in Greece are doing so based on the product being less valuable in their market.
I think the courts could easily come down on either side but given one has a truck load of money at stake I suspect that they will side with them!
the counter is that sky charge a hefty premium for football to be shown in the UK, simply because the British sheeple are more easily fleeced than most. It is not for nothing that businesses call it Treasure Island.
Job motivation: how the powerful steal from the stupid.
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