Earlier this week the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruled that Saudi Arabia helped breach international piracy laws in relation to the broadcaster beoutQ. The rights to show Premier League games in the Middle East belong to Qatar-based beIN Sports, who are currently in the middle of a three-year deal with the Premier League worth £400m. Saudi Arabia has always denied aiding the beoutQ operation and has insisted there is no link between its government and the alleged piracy. Premier League lawyers have been assessing the deal for two months. In April the government indicated it would not intervene, saying it was a matter for the Premier League.

Source: BBC June 19, 2020 08:48 UTC