(Reuters) -Saudi Arabian human rights group ALQST accused the Premier League of being driven only by money and employing 'profoundly inadequate' criteria for assessing human rights considerations in the wake of Newcastle United being acquired by a Saudi-led consortium. While fans are hopeful that the takeover will help turn the Premier League club's fortunes around, several human rights groups have questioned the Premier League for allowing the move to go through, pointing to Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record. For the Premier League... they are effectively inviting other abusive leaders to follow suit," ALQST acting director Nabhan al-Hanashi told Reuters. Human Rights Watch described the takeover as a wake-up call for fans, broadcasters and players. The Premier League and PIF did not immediately respond to requests for a comment.
