ESPN's deal to buy NFL Network and other assets is expected to face questions from the Government.

The Walt Disney-owned company announced the acquisition this week with the NFL receiving equity in exchange.

According to Reuters, the deal will likely come under scrutiny from the US Department of Justice.

An anonymous source was quoted in the report while ESPN and the NFL declined to comment.

Another source that was quoted said it takes up to 12 months to obtain US antitrust clearance.

"The deal could potentially result in higher costs for consumers," lawyer Andre P. Barlow said.

"Disney's dominance in sports media could limit options and drive up prices for streaming services or game access."

The legal expert also said the ESPN-NFL deal "surely raises competition concerns."

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