Qatar-based broadcaster has written to chairmenCites pirate network causing ‘huge damage’ to revenuesThe 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. Continue reading…
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