English Premier League club takeover takes geopolitical twist

The potential takeover of an English Premier League club has taken a geopolitical twist after Qatari-based media giant beIN Media Group aired concerns of Saudi Arabian involvement in the purchase of Newcastle United due to the Saudis' alleged role in illegally streaming football matches.

source https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/24/football/bein-sports-piracy-saudi-arabia-qatar-newcastle-united-football-spt-intl/index.html