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BeIN calls on Premier League to probe Saudi Arabia takeover of Newcastle

Premier League - Coronavirus impact on the Premier League - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - March 14, 2020 General view outside St James' Park as the Premier League is suspended due to the number of coronavirus cases growing around the world. [REUTERS/Scott Heppell]

A key Premier League broadcast partner has called on club bosses to probe a Saudi Arabian bid to buy Newcastle United over piracy allegations, it said yesterday.

The Magpies are on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-backed consortium that involves Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for around Sh40billion.

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