Certainly out of fans' demands and not out of realizing how it effected the broadcasts. I noticed today NBC had adverts popping up in great numbers all over the telly screen while the match proceeded.
If only Trump would learn to behave like the rest of the world and not like the North Korean...
I don't believe NBC breaks for adverts until halftime. Huge sponsor used to be Budweiser. I believe when they conceded to halftime adverts only the rest of the American sponsors decided soccer would be different and also conceded their in-match adverts.
I'm going to a parade on the south side of Chicago to support my African American friend who in turn is recording the match. Sometimes you must compromise.
Of course the NBC Chicago Channel 5 station think the match is at the Etihad.
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