Some Soccer News for Tue Jun 19, 2012
du Nord, June 19, 2012
STARTERS The television rights in England for the Premier League went for $6 billion in a three-year deal announced on Wednesday -- an increase of 70 percent. BSkyB bought five packages covering 116 games a season, while British Telecom acquired the other two for 38 games. -ESPN, ITV, BBC and others got no games. dN A completely crazy round in MLS starts Wednesday, ends Sunday, and includes all 19 teams playing in 15 games. dN AFP reports that Bob Bradley's Egypt team lost at home in their first leg match of qualifying. The return leg is at Central African Republic on Jun 29. -They twice lead, but gave it up to a team not expected to be up to their level. dN Still a rumor but looking more and more likely: Wed Aug 15 - Mexico v USA - Friendly - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City - Time + TV TBA dN Chelsea has officially made Roberto Di Matteo as the manager of the club. As interim he lead them to the UEFA Champions League title. STORY OF THE DAY This is a disturbing financial story and a warning to every city that f
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