The Mail yesterday reported about a letter they had seen from Saudi Arabia’s minister of commerce, Dr. Majid Bin Abdullah Al Qasabi.
He is also on the Public Investment Fund (PIF) board, which is funding 80% of the £300M takeover attempt – led by Amanda Staveley.
Over the last year or so, the Saudis have refused to legally deal with the piracy of beIN Sports Premier League games by Saudi station beoutQ
That has been one of the stumbling blocks of the Newcastle takeover.
But after the WTO report was released they have said they will cut down on any theft of Intellectual Property in the Kingdom and beoutQ (as contrasted to beIN Sports) is not currently broadcasting any Premier League games.
But now they have really put their foot in it by claiming that they have received no complaints about the pirating of Premier League games, and in general, theft of Intellectual Property and that it’s so easy to lodge a complaint.
In short – give me a break.
This is what Saudi Arabia’s minister of commerce, Dr. Majid Bin Abdullah Al Qasabi (shown above), has written:
“No evidence of civil or criminal copyright violation at all has been provided to the Saudi authorities responsible for enforcing intellectual property rights in Saudi Arabia.”
“We want to confirm how simple and transparent our process is for submitting information and claims regarding the protection of intellectual property.”
“In order to raise an intellectual property issue in Saudi Arabia, a right holder only needs to send an email to the responsible authorities.”
“The Panel rejected claims that our Government supported the alleged copyright piracy and the Panel did not find that any copyright pirate was based on our territory.”
That last paragraph is not exactly true, and the Premier League are not exactly pleased with the letter.
But this kind of nonsense from Saudi Arabia officials is not helpful, as we wait and wait for the approval from the Premier League to come through.
If indeed it will eventually come through.
Shame on them if they block the deal.
Comments welcome.
320 comments so far
DaveD1000
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:53 PM
Comment #121the info Jib released was photos from getty images because the folder address contained the word “media”the frog added 2+2 and came up with mupty ninetwelve
Kevin Vegan
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:53 PM
Comment #122GT.
I clearly stated when I made that post that I was NOT specifically accusing you of brainwashing, but simply trying to make people aware of the devices. Here is my post:
“Geordietom,
“Not sure if you are aware of this, but as a word of warning: frequently repeated words and phrases can cause a sort of “brainwashing” effect. You have been posting that same thing repeatedly and personally I’d rather not get brainwashed over this sale, even though I’m quite sure it’s accidental.
“Here’s an interesting paper on the subject to consider:”
https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-925821.pdf
See where I assume you had never heard of this phenomenon and then clearly say I am sure it’s accidental?
JohnReese
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Comment #123Thump,
That’s what I’m thinking as well, I’m a little bit concerned with Almiron after the last two. Perhaps needing a bit of a break.
What did you make of Sean Longstaff? I thought he looked okay, obviously hard to judge him on the ball in a game like that but I think he looked a bit more mobile than he has done recently. I’d quite happily never see him deliver another’s stuff piece though.
Gothmog's Pyjamas
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Comment #124KV
Not defending jib but i really dont know what info this is, i dont remember it at all..
Like i said tho, its not a stretch to imagine mike Ashley infiltrating social media with his dark arts pushing a Pro-MA narrative. in fact it would be a bigger surprise if he wasn’t doing it it think.
G
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Comment #125Some short tempers on here today? Bout time everybody just relaxed a bit and calmed down. No need to get in each others faces.
carltoon
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Comment #126Miggy hasn’t been at his best since the restart. Hope Richie’s fit, I think we need a few more points then I’ll definitely feel we’re safe.
JohnReese
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Comment #127Or another set piece if I could type properly..
geordietom
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:57 PM
Comment #128Vegan STFU …
geordietom
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:58 PM
Comment #129Carltoon …
your not typing in caps pet you calmed down 😀
JohnReese
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:59 PM
Comment #130Carltoon,
I’m hoping Ritchie’s fit as well, we really do miss him in the team. I think it was his hamstring he tweaked though so I’d hate them to risk him early and lose him for the rest of the season.
Thump
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Comment #131@John: Didn’t rate him, but he didn’t seem to like sitting as deep as he was. Started coming to life a bit more when he was further up the pitch in a bit of space, but he had a hard game.
Could also be that he was feeling the knock, it was only a late fitness test that got him selected after all.
geordietom
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Comment #132VEGAN you did mean it people on the blog couldnt believe what you said hurry up and find another blog to disrupt ..
Jib
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Comment #133Kevin Vegan
GP
If Jib isn’t working for the club how on earth would he have leaked info that only the club has access to?
What info ? do tell
Gothmog's Pyjamas
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Comment #134The Chronicle
@ChronicleNUFC
Reports claim Udinese have turned their attentions away from Matty Longstaff.
geordietom
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:01 PM
Comment #135i hope both Shelvey Ritchie are fit for wednesday’s match …
geordietom
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:02 PM
Comment #136jib …
he’ll dance around that question mate …
geordietom
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:03 PM
Comment #137jib …
all he’s doing is putting on what the frogs said a million times towards you …
JohnReese
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:04 PM
Comment #138Thump,
I think his ideal long term role is going to be similar to what Nolan played for us. I feel like he’s too good a finisher/striker of the ball to play as deep as he has been but doesn’t have the pace to play a box to box role either.
toon22
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:04 PM
Comment #139Mund
Jun 29, 2020 at 3:29 PM
Comment #75
Ive posted here since 2007, provided links to it
Go take a look
carltoon
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:05 PM
Comment #140What I can’t understand is people coming onto a blog full of fans praying and hoping for a takeover, and find it amusing to goad and trivial it, on on the sooner we get to know one way or another the better it’ll be for everyone, let’s hope the ones counting down the days for it to fail. Don’t have their day in sun.
geordietom
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:06 PM
Comment #141Carltoon …
exactly pet …
toon22
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:06 PM
Comment #142JIB
You really need me to drag that up again ?
The whole thing about you posting stuff with a .media prefix ?
Like the stuff about the pre season tour you posted that never even made it into the media
Really ?
JohnReese
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:07 PM
Comment #143Gothmog,
I genuinely think the Udinese link is just Watford trying to get around having to pay compensation.
Swanny
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:08 PM
Comment #144Kevin Vegan
TROLL……
What do we know about trolls?
Psychological studies show trolls tend to be male, show higher levels of psychopathy traits — low levels of empathy, guilt and responsibility for their actions — and higher levels of sadism traits, the enjoyment of causing others physical and psychological pain.
Trolls are also motivated by what psychologists call “atypical social rewards”.
Generally, people are motivated by creating a positive social environment (typical, positive social rewards).
No Respect
Mund
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:10 PM
Comment #145So Kev why haven’t you said the same to the frog?? Clearly exactly what you explained as
brain washing
Swlabr
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:11 PM
Comment #146Kevin bacon. Why the hell have you made Jib’s past any business of your’s? You’ve just been here, barely a dog watch, yet you’ve wasted no time at all in jumping on the Jib bandwagon. Yes, There is a “Jib bandwagon” that some new posters seem to feel the need to jump on, thinking they’ll gain some kind of kudos or credence with others by doing so. Some folks, granted, have issues with other folks, but those issues where they do exist arose and developed from years of familiarity, not just by being cajoled into a vendetta by another poster shortly after signing on.
I don’t know how other folks feel but my view, the attack was unnatural and out of order.
bettyswallocks
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:12 PM
Comment #147I feel a weeny bit sorry for him . He hasn’t got mushroom in his little appartment as he’s skint most of the time on a small celery with no one to bring home the bacon.
Gothmog's Pyjamas
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:12 PM
Comment #148JohnReese
i think with both Udinese and Watford close to relegation, neither will be wanting to sign up a young kid to 30k a week without being sure of being in the top division next season.
Mund
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:13 PM
Comment #149Just another band wagon to jump on
Kevin Vegan
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:13 PM
Comment #150See for yourselves
https://www.nufcblog.com/2019/12/25/bruce-heavily-rotates-in-predicted-lineup-for-manchester-united/
toon22
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:13 PM
Comment #151JIB
You remember posting this link ?
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/newcastle-players-seen-lr-matt-ritchie-jonjo-shelvey-cheick-tiote-picture-id545829726
The important bit is the prefix ” media”
Go on have a look and see if you can post an image here with that prefix
Kevin Vegan
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:14 PM
Comment #152Bettys
How’s the bacon, did you say?
carltoon
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:14 PM
Comment #153Betty 🙂
lochinvar
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:14 PM
Comment #154Surely the crux of the deal is that the club has to be confirmed as safe from relegation.
At that point it’s full steam ahead.
It’s not the FA or checks that are the delay it’s the legally binding commercial deal on both sides that says no announcements until the R threat is gone and the fat lady sings and the cigars are handed out. ( caution – smoking isn’t good for you )
The new owners are not interested in buying a championship club.
They have ambitions to own a flagship European level club that can emulate what has happened at Man City and Liverpool.
They want to show off their club on TV across the Middle East and actually the rest of the world to showcase their investment and business status.
Dropping two points against Villa has just delayed the delayable.
A win at Bounemouth and that should just about complete the scenario.
Gothmog's Pyjamas
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:14 PM
Comment #155Mike Ashley
@MoneyMikeAshley
If you think I’ve been tight for the last 13 years, just wait til this takeover falls through. You’ve seen nothing yet.
DaveD1000
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:14 PM
Comment #156Jib is a tw@t
toon22
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:14 PM
Comment #157Hiya JIB
Jib
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:15 PM
Comment #158toon22
jib
Like the stuff about the pre season tour you posted that never even made it into the media
Never happened
Anyone remember that ?
This is getting silly
JohnReese
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:15 PM
Comment #159Gothmog,
I’m thinking that’s perhaps why the links are apparently going cold but if Udinese sign him they’ll pay a pretty negligible compensation fee compared to Watford being in the millions. Then he’ll just get loaned to Watford and signed permanently the following season for whichever fee the owner feels like paying himself.
carltoon
Jun 29, 2020 at 4:16 PM
Comment #160Toon22 someone event to great lengths to show how it was very easily done. On a few occasions. But you wouldn’t believe him.