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 […]

I've been harping on the race for the UEFA Cup spots all season, especially lately since it looks like only two (one through league finish, one possibly through the Intertoto Cup) and possibly three (depending on UEFA Fair Play table results) teams will qualify for Europe's second-tier club competition. Results in the Carling Cup and […]

Kasey Keller isn't the most talented or athletic goalkeeper the United States has ever produced. Nor has he been the best at any particular moment in time. But consistency and commitment are important and few if any American bred keepers can claim Keller's consistency over time and his battle scars. Unlike Brad Friedel and Tim […]

Yes I know that the big boys are matched together this weekend in what has been deemed Grand Slam Sunday but for some teams outside of the top four Saturday’s matches will prove just as important and may provide even more dramatic. While it seems there has been endless analysis of the matchups this Sunday […]