According to The Guardian, the World Trade Organization has ruled that Saudi Arabia is behind pirate satellite TV service beoutQ, dealing a huge blow on Public Investment Fund’s chances of buying Newcastle United. BeoutQ offers illegal access to sporting events, including the English Premier League, and digital piracy remains highly prohibited. Consortiums looking to buy English top-flight clubs must not provide false, misleading or inaccurate information according to the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ test, and having denied owning BeoutQ, PIF risk missing out on buying Newcastle after the WTO proved that Saudi indeed owns the satellite TV.
Jason Burt comments on Newcastle takeover following reports that it is in serious doubt after WTO insists Saudi Arabia owns beoutQ
