There is increasing pressure on the Premier League to not complete the purchase of the Saudi Investment Fund, which is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for Newcastle United.
The British newspaper "The Times" reported that member of the Digital, Cultural, Media and Sports Committee of Governors Giles Watling called the committee selected to hold a session of evidence on Saudi piracy for British sports, including the English Premier League.
Watling said that this investment fund is backed by the same entity that supports B OutQ, meaning Saudi Arabia.
Although the session seems unexpected in the near future due to the priority accorded to issues related to the Coronavirus, the demand is growing with political scrutiny and the deal is rejected.
Another conservative deputy, Karl McCartney, also called on the government to "prevent (Saudi Arabia) from buying Newcastle United" because of piracy of the B out Q channel, which Riyadh has supported for British football matches.
McCartney called on Democrats and liberals the day before to ban the sale of the club to the Saudis by owner Mike Ashley who was planning to complete the deal for $ 375 million.
"Saudi Arabia is the home of P-Q piracy, and any deal to buy Newcastle United must be blocked until the file is completely closed and the rule of law imposed. The Premier League club must seriously consider the record," said Liberal Democratic Party spokeswoman Daisy Cooper. The Shocking File of Human Rights (in Saudi Arabia).
Piracy of P outQ directly affected the exclusive rights of Qatar's BN Sports channels, which had exclusive broadcast rights to the English Premier League in the Middle East.