Posts tagged Football

Fans in Britain Cringe as ESPN Takes Over Broadcasting Soccer

PARIS — An advertising campaign for Budweiser in Britain a few years ago spoofed fears of what might happen to soccer if American television broadcasters had their druthers: “soccertainment,” complete with enhancements like multiple balls, monster trucks and loudmouth commentators.
The spots ended with Budweiser expressing second thoughts: “You do the football; we’ll do the beer.”
Now [...]

Setanta on the cusp of death

BROADCASTER Setanta last night lost the right to screen live football next season after failing to pay the Premier League £10million.
It left the sports pay-TV company one step closer to administration.
The Premier League will now sell its 46 live games for next season to the highest bidder. A decision is expected next week.
The move comes [...]

Australian World Cup Bid News | Come Play!

Australian World Cup Bid News | Come Play!
Posted using ShareThis