Finland’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Lulu Ranne, has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing dispute between Elisa and MTV, resulting in a blackout of World Cup football coverage on MTV. Ranne stated her frustration directly to the newspaper Iltalehti, using strong language to describe the situation. Despite the public outcry, Ranne confirmed that, according to authorities, the current broadcast coverage arrangement is legally compliant. The dispute centers around a commercial disagreement between the telecommunications company Elisa and the media corporation MTV. This has left Finnish football fans unable to watch World Cup matches on MTV’s channels. The Minister’s comments indicate a level of concern within the government regarding the impact of the dispute on public access to the sporting event. No immediate resolution to the conflict has been announced.