English Premiership sells Setanta rights to ESPN
The English Premier League has awarded the rights to 46 of its live games next season to US-based broadcaster ESPN, after they were forfeited by troubled Irish channel Setanta, it said.
English Premier League ends Setanta contract
The English Premier League said Friday it had terminated its contract with troubled Irish broadcaster Setanta and would sell off the broadcaster´s 46 live matches for the 2009-2010 season.
Setanta on brink after Premier League rips up contract over missed payment
British sport is facing a financial crisis after the Premier League withdrew Setanta’s contract.
River Plate stung by Maradona criticism
BUENOS AIRES, June 16 (Reuters) – Diego Maradona’s criticism of River Plate’s pitch has landed the Argentina coach in hot water.
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Setanta continue talks with SPL
Talks between the SPL and Setanta are ongoing as a question mark remains over the broadcaster’s ability to honour their television deal.
Tear down your fences, Blatter tells clubs
FIFA president Sepp Blatter called for an end to enclosed fencing at football stadiums saying fans should not be treated like criminals or animals.
Blatter, addressing FIFA’s congress in the Bahamas, called for improved security in the wake of tragedies, such as the death of 19 fans in the Ivory Coast, but said there should be [...]
