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‘Piracy is the issue’: George Caulkin delivers latest update on NUFC takeover
George Caulkin of the Athletic has delivered a fresh new update on the Newcastle United takeover saga. Earlier today, BBC journalist Ian Dennis reported: The WTO report says “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings”. The tweet was later deleted. Tariq Panja of the New York Times has claimed that the WTO itself has not weighed in on the Newcastle deal specifically. The Guardian has further added today that the controversial £300m Saudi Arabia-funded takeover of Newcastle United now appears to be in serious doubt. However, Caulkin, one of the well-connected journalists covering Newcastle, has claimed that the potential new owners have been answering ...
‘New scrutiny’: Reliable journalist provides latest update on NUFC takeover after WTO statement
The World Trade Organisation has released a statement today where they have stated that Saudi Arabia was behind a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that illegally broadcast sporting events. Piracy is a serious concern and it remains to be seen how it affects the Premier League’s decision on the proposed Newcastle United takeover. The 125-page WTO decision has clearly pointed out that there is comprehensive evidence that the illegal beoutQ service was promoted and supported by the Saudi government. Although there was no reference of PIF or Newcastle United in their report, the latest report could have huge bearings on the takeover. The Financial Times editor, Murad Ahmed has tweeted: Breaking: The £300m Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United football club faces new scrut...
Richard Masters comments on the impact of the WTO report on NUFC takeover
The World Trade Organization has released a report ruling that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was behind beoutQ – a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that illegally broadcast sporting events. The 125-page document says there is enough comprehensive evidence that beoutQ was promoted and supported by Saudi, ruling that the Kingdom are also in breach of their obligations under international law. It could have a huge impact on the Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover bid of Newcastle United, with some expecting the Premier League to block it from going through. A verdict on the takeover is expected any moment from now, but no one knows exactly what the final decision will be. The Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters was asked to comment on the potential impact the WTO ...
‘Done deal’: Nico Schira claims Spurs target will join Euro giants, four-year-contract agreed
According to transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Thomas Meunier will join German giants Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. Schira claims that the 28-year-old has chosen to join Dortmund, and that it is a ‘done deal’. He will join as a free agent, and will sign a four-year deal at the German club. The defender will replace Achraf Hakimi who will return to Real Madrid following his loan spell. Dome deal! Thomas #Meunier joins #BVB as a free agent at the end of the season. The belgian right-back will sign 4-years contract with #BorussiaDortmund and he will replace Achraf #Hakimi, who comes-back to #RealMadrid. All confirmed what i said 3 months ago! #transfers 👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/ofSaNKYfRA — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) June 16, 2020 The Belgian right-back has made...
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Says “It’s Past Time” Washington NFL Team Changes Its Name
Source: The Washington Post / Getty D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has been one of the many women who have been stepping up in the light of the civil unrest sweeping the nation. Bowser has been successfully trolling the occupant in the White House, Donald Trump with powerful messages like a gigantic Black Lives Matter mural and renaming a street to Black Lives Matter Plaza has her eyes set on another mission. The D.C. Mayor is joining congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in demanding the Washington RNFL team change its name. Speaking with The Team 980 & 95.9 FM, Bowser stated, “it’s past time” the team made a move to rebrand. She also said she believes the team’s name is also an “obstacle” in getting a new stadium. Per TMZ: “I think it’s past time for the team to deal with what offend...
‘Does not bode well’ – Newcastle correspondent shares what he’s heard about WTO report
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers could soon learn about the fate of their bid to buy Newcastle United with the World Trade Organization expected to release their report on beoutQ today. It could have huge repercussions for the proposed £300 million Magpies takeover, and the Daily Telegraph’s Newcastle United correspondent Luke Edwards has shared what he has heard about the report on Twitter, claiming it doesn’t bode well: Hearing the WTO report condemns Saudi Arabia in the strongest possible terms over piracy… does not bode well, but what do I know, I’m not a lawyer? — Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) June 16, 2020 A verdict from the Premier League is expected afterwards, and it’s safe to say that they have found themselves in a huge dilemm...
New report claims Tottenham Hotspur-linked free agent will join Crystal Palace
Reported Tottenham Hotspur target Nathan Ferguson will allegedly join Crystal Palace after leaving West Bromwich Albion this summer. According to a report in The Express & Star this morning, Ferguson is expected to join Premier League outfit Palace in the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old defender is out of contract at Championship club West Bromwich Albion this summer, and no new deal is in place. This report will come as a blow for Tottenham, who have also been linked with the youngster, who can operate as a left-back or as a right-back. The Birmingham Mail reported back in February that Tottenham were planning to make a move for the teenager this summer. Stats Ferguson has made 21 appearances in the Championship for West Brom so far this season, scoring one goal and providing ...
Opinion: Klopp will love what £60m Liverpool target has told his club’s official website
As reported by The Sun last month, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Adama Traore to Anfield this summer, and it will take at least £60 million to prise him away from the Molineux Stadium. The 24-year-old has scored four goals and assisted seven others in 28 league appearances this term, but it is his speed that has likely caught Klopp’s eyes. Liverpool boast of speed machines in Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, but Traore is arguably the fastest man in the English top-flight, and what he told Wolves’ official website of recent should be music to the ears of the German manager. “I’ve been working a lot in the house and I’ve been using the plans they’ve given us, because in myself, I want to be the best I can be, so when I get back on the pitch, I ca...
‘Takeover’s dead’, ‘Stuck with Ashley’- Some NUFC fans react as BBC shares WTO report
According to the BBC, the World Trade Organization report ruling that Saudi Arabia is behind pirate satellite station beoutQ says that “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings”. The WTO report says “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings” #NUFC @BBCSport — Ian Dennis (@Iandennisbbc) June 16, 2020 It’s due to be released to the public today, and while that hasn’t happened, the BBC appears to have gotten wind of it. The report could land a huge blow on the Public Investment Fund’s chances of owning Newcastle United, as the Prem...
Reliable journalist delivers positive Liverpool update ahead of Everton clash
After months of lockdown and intense speculation, finally, football is back in the UK. Finally, the Premier League is back as well. Liverpool will restart their Premier League campaign on Sunday in the Merseyside derby clash at Goodison Park. The Reds are just two wins away from winning their first Premier League title in 30 years. They have been simply outstanding this season, and it remains to be seen how quickly they can wrap up the title. According to Dominic King of the Daily Mail, the Reds have received a massive boost ahead of the clash. Liverpool squad has no fitness worries so far ahead of first game back. There was an inter-squad game at Anfield yesterday, which involved Mo Salah and Andy Robertson after they had sat out Blackburn friendly as a precaution. — Dominic King (@Domini...
‘Announce 5-0 loss’, ‘That’s his season over’ – Some Spurs fans react to latest injury blow
Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga has been ruled out of the Manchester United game with an injury. As per The Telegraph, the defender has suffered a stress fracture in his back but he is expected to play again this season. The young defender has made quite the impression so far and he would have been an integral part of Mourinho’s first-team squad for the remaining games. It will be interesting to see how Spurs cope without him. The Londoners have been plagued with injury issues all season but the Coronavirus lockdown allowed their first-team stars to recover properly. The injury to Tanganga will surely frustrate Mourinho and the Spurs fans. Spurs need their key players fit and firing for the remainder of the season. They are trailing in the race for a top-four finish and the Londoners wi...
Reliable Journalist claims Leicester are interested in signing 10-goal Chelsea target
Chelsea are keen on signing the Brentford winger Said Benrahma. According to the reliable Mohamed Bouhafsi, the Blues have already opened talks to sign the 24-year-old player. Apparently, Leicester City and Arsenal are interested in the player as well. Benrahma is one of the best players in the Championship and he has shown that he is ready to make a step up to the Premier League now. It will be interesting to see if the Blues manage to agree on a fee for him. He could prove to be a superb addition to Frank Lampard’s side. Although he is unproven at the highest level, he could surprise everyone next season. Benrahma has immense technical ability and he is an impressive dribbler. If the likes of Pedro or Willian move on in the summer, Chelsea will need players like Benrahma as a replacement...
