After shuttle negotiations of over two months prior to the World Cup, the broadcaster and the China Football Association, the sport's national governing body, have reached an agreement on the live telecast.

It's reported that the coming weekend could be the earliest time while the end of this month be the latest to resume the live telecast.

CCTV, the country's leading TV station ended live telecast of the domestic league matches more than two years ago after the broadcasters and CFA failed to settle fee dispute.

(CRI July 18, 2006)