BeIN Sports asks Premier League to block Saudi Newcastle deal over piracy

• Qatar-based broadcaster has written to chairmen
• Cites pirate network causing ‘huge damage’ to revenues

The Premier League has been asked to block a Saudi-backed consortium’s attempt to purchase Newcastle by one of the league’s major media partners due to concerns over pirate broadcasts. The north-east club are reportedly on the verge of being sold to a sovereign wealth fund which involves crown prince Mohammed bin Salman for around £300m.

However, Qatar-based broadcaster beIN Sports has said Saudi Arabia should be held to account for its involvement in a pirate network which illegally broadcasts Premier League matches.

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from Football | The Guardian https://bit.ly/3eG1R8C