In a very defiant manner, a Saudi pirate station supported by their government continue pirating football matches rights belonging to the Qatari owned company , BeIn sports based in Doha.
after the violation of the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European competitions, including the Champions League, it is the turn of AFC Asian Cup. For a small fee , a decoder that opens up hundreds of pay channels can be bought in the Persian Gulf states.
Despite the outcry from all the concerned organizations and the governments of some countries, it seems that the pirates of beoutQ have no fear of prosecution or legislation. It is also quite apparent that the Saudi government , conveniently turns a blind eyes toward such blatant copy right violation and has facilitated the broadcast to compensate their fans.
Football is by far the most popular sport in Saudi Arabia. Since the animosity with Qatar began which started with breaking all relationships with the Gas and oil rich peninsula, the Saudi’s were deprived from watching major football competitions that are carried by Bein sports.
The AFC has already instructed counsel to take legal action in Saudi Arabia and is working alongside other sports rights owners that have also been affected to protect its interest.
The AFC will continue to support its commercial and broadcast partners by protecting their contractual rights.