Newcastle v Liverpool: Premier League clash previewed
Newcastle's takeover could be finally completed after claims from the Saudi Media City have emerged. The Magpies have been the subject of a £300m takeover bid but the Premier League have been delaying their decision because of various issues with the consortium.
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That has exacerbated the takeover turmoil as the judgement comes in direct contradiction to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.
He had said in June that the Saudis had to 'respond positively to the situation and allow sports rights holders to protect their rights'.
Massive UK sport exports such as Wimbledon, the ECB and the FA, all massive UK exports, are all worried they have been illegally banned from broadcast in Saudi Arabia, via beIN.
Newcastle's final match of the season is against Premier League champions Liverpool this afternoon (4pm).
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