Could a Broadcasting Rights Dispute Scupper the Newcastle Takeover Bid?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Earlier this year, it was announced that the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia was close to securing an 80% share of Newcastle United.</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">But time has passed and the deal still remains incomplete.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In fact, the Premier League have an almighty dilemma on their hands. </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Not the obvious moral dilemma… but one that involves the esoteric world of broadcasting rights. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The introduction of a Saudi player in the marketplace of the Premier League puts the league at the heart of a row that has riven the middle east for the last three years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we ask: how could a broadcast rights deal scupper the Saudi takeover of Newcastle United?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guest:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Matt Slater (<a href= "https://twitter.com/mjshrimper">@mjshrimper</a>) is a football news & investigations reporter at The Athletic.</span></p> <p><strong>100th Episode Gift Card Draw</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOIBqazpKhTuGKu0NCIJx3HTqLOPE_blwFMxYIyFBvvZh9IA/viewform?usp=sf_link"> CLICK HERE</a> to fill out a short survey and get entered into a draw to win a £60 voucher for <a href= "https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/">Classic Football Shirts</a>.</p> <p>Follow Us:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/FT_Podcast_" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@FT_podcast_</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.footballtodaypodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.FootballTodayPodcast.com</a></p>