Saudi Arabia criticised over pirate TV service 'that airs Premier League'

EU says country has failed to halt BeoutQ, which reportedly also airs La Liga and Serie A

Saudi Arabia has been named in a European commission report for its failure to crack down on a homegrown pirate TV and streaming service that reportedly provides illegal access to prime content including Premier League football internationally.

The report has emerged at a highly sensitive time for Mike Ashley, the owner of Newcastle United, who is attempting to sell the Premier League club in a potential £340m deal led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s investment vehicle.

Continue reading...

from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/jan/27/saudi-arabia-pirate-tv-premier-league-eu-beoutq

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Newcastle’s transformation and reconnection testament to Howe’s coaching | Andy Brassell

Richarlison’s first Tottenham goals punish Marseille for Mbemba’s red card

Super Eagles player, William Troost-Ekong shows off his girlfriend on IG as she turns a year older today