In an interesting development relating to soccer and technology, Joost — the online TV network from the creators of Skype — has won the rights to show highlights from Premier League matches for viewers in India only. The highlights will form a dedicated Joost channel for viewers in India. The channel will be supported by […]

I think we can all agree that there is no way Arsenal is going to win the Premiership this year, which is something I said before Christmas, even when Arsenal were playing incredibly well and sat on top of the table. Going winless in five straight league games, particularly at this point in the season, like […]

GolTV has achieved quite a coup in the United States by acquiring the exclusive rights to Germany's 2010 World Cup qualifying matches. The U.S-based broadcaster has also acquired rights to six friendlies involving the German national team. Most importantly, especially for EPL Talk readers, is that one of those matches is the friendly against England, […]

Beginning next season, soccer fans in Singapore will have to pay more money if they want to see their Champions League and UEFA Cup matches on TV. That's because fans will need to subscribe to mio TV to watch the European cup competitions, while the Premier League will remain on StarHub. More details about the […]

In this week's installment of "I'm On Setanta Sports," Jose forces Sven to wear a costume. Sven apologizes for pimping the show. Jose chats with Alex Ferguson, Mick McCarthy, Arsene Wenger, David Beckham and Dave from Newcastle. Be champions! [display_podcast]

BBC Sport, which has long been a trusted source of football news for years, has scored an own goal with one of their new initiatives. The site is now embedding video interviews into their football articles (view example). However, visitors from outside the UK are teased with a still from the video but are then […]

One of the biggest hits in viral soccer videos has been the hilarious "I'm On Setanta Sports" videos starring the Jose Mourinho and Sven-Goran Eriksson puppets. According to Setanta, the videos have received more than 500,000 hits on YouTube. But relatively little is known about the creators behind the videos... until now. The man who […]

Can Avram Grant and Chelsea do the seemingly impossible job of overtaking Manchester United and winning the 2008/2009 Premier League title? Before you laugh at the suggestion, consider the following facts: Out of the final seven games for Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, Avram Grant's side has the easiest schedule. The toughest match they have […]

Manchester United 3 – Liverpool 0: The scoreline was unfair, United should have won by more. Rooney and Ronaldo combined for five fluffed chances. Captain Stevie disappeared twice for the Reds. First, when he decided to stop running and not defend on the Wes Brown goal. Second, when he failed to get between the referee […]

This friendly will mark the return of Cory Gibbs, injured in a pre World Cup tuneup in 2006 to the US squad. Gibbs was, prior to his injury the US' best left footed defender. GOALKEEPERS (2): Marcus Hahnemann (Reading FC), Tim Howard (Everton FC) DEFENDERS (7): Carlos Bocanegra (Fulham FC), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96), Jay […]

It wasn't the greatest of games, but the end result deals a massive blow to Arsenal's title hopes and boosts Chelsea's chances of giving Manchester United a run for the money. The first half was poor with both sides unable to make their all-important final touches count. Drogba knocked the ball too far in front […]

Looks like the headline writers at The Independent newspaper have fallen asleep as they scored an own goal this Grand Slam Sunday. See screenshot below. Don't be too surprised if the headline is fixed by the time you read the article.

I don't want to hear Liverpool fans criticize referee Steve Bennett for dismissing Javier Mascherano late in the first half today. I just don't want to hear it, simple as that. It's about time that a referee stood up for himself and didn't take any BS. I've complained all year long about the referees and […]

The Derby d'Italia did not disppoint as visitors Juventus walked away 2 – 1 winners late Saturday. Eyes focused on Inter and Juventus once Roma, Fiorentina, and Milan all won earlier. Of course the backdrop to this drama is Roma are again thrown a scudetto lifeline, having the Inter lead cut to 4 points by […]

To no one's surprise, David Beckham was retained by England manager Fabio Capello in the final 23-man squad for the Three Lions' friendly in Paris next week. Beckham is one cap short of 100 in his England career and if he doesn't get it against France, and it appears that he will based on this […]