About a week or so ago, I wrote two articles on this site about the perilous state the Scottish game finds itself in. Back then, I bemoaned the fact that the game north of the border was being haunted by events on and off the field, from financial troubles to crowd troubles, from declining standards [. Click to continue reading...

United legend Marco Antonio Etcheverry debuted as the Head Coach for Bolivian side Oriente Petrolero on Sunday, November 1. Coaching his hometown team, El Diablo earned a 1-0 win in his first game of the Playoffs against rival Blooming. Oriente knocked out Blooming with a 2-1 aggregate score in the home and away series.

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Financial troubles continue at Liverpool and Newcastle while mystery continues to surround the ownership of both Notts County and Leeds United. Wyn Grant takes us through the latest financial issues in his monthly roundup. The on-again off-again sale of Newcastle United is now in the off position while Liverpool's poor start to the season is mirrored by a deepening financial crisis.

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United have once again been linked with January moves for Valencia's star men, David Villa and David Silva. The future of both Spanish Internationals was the focus of much media attention over the summer with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool keeping tabs on the situation to name but a few.

Valencia managed to hold on to their prized assets in the summer but as their financial troubles show no sign of letting up, it looks increasingly likely they will lose one if not both in the winter.

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The fan favorite series on soccer/football, Special 1 TV, has been cancelled by Setanta Sports. This is due to the fact Setanta folded operations in the UK and had financial troubles. Currently, Special 1 TV is not in production and has not been picked up by any other network. There's been speculation that it will be picked up by another network (ESPN, BBC, Sky Sports) but these are just rumors.

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Perhaps it was the joys of Christie Park, perhaps he didn't fancy Port Vale at home, or perhaps he genuinely did have concerns over the future of Notts County. Whatever his reasons, Sol Campbell's departure from the League's oldest club has thrown the Magpies and their 'project' back into the limelight, with sports journalists across the county digging into the reasons for his departure.

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Arsenal and Manchester United fans will remember the games against Fiorentina in the early part of noughties as Spanish and Italian clubs dominated the European front. That Fiorentina featured the likes of Gabriel Batistuta, Fernando Toldo and Rui Costa. In the following years they went from one extreme to the other as they rose from the grave to once again qualify for the Champions League.

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It seems Lionel Messi isn't leaving Barcelona. Â Besides the fact that he stated as much after signing a contract extension the other day.

"I want to spend all my career here, in Barcelona, if it's possible. I would love to finish at Barcelona. This contract is a result of everything that happened last year and of what I have done since coming into the first team.

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With Barcelona, Valencia, Real Madrid and Bilbao all atop the standings it appears that someone needs to step up and separate themselves from the pack. Unfortunately, it's too early to tell who that will be.

I spent an entire previous column lamenting how the major acquisitions for Real Madrid might derail their entire club:Â Well, right now they're making me look good.

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Big Story

It's that "crisis" word again. Following the Sweeper's report last Friday on the SPL's growing financial troubles, the Argentinian Football Association has announced it is canceling the league season's August 14th season opener across all divisions due to unpaid club debts totaling USD$182 million.

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The Star Tribune's David La Vaque wrote an extensive article that was published today concerning the financial troubles of the Minnesota Thunder. As editor and writer of Inside Minnesota Soccer I feel compelled to give you some insight into the article and make some personal comments about the Thunder's current situation.

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The Star Tribune's David La Vaque wrote an extensive article that was published today concerning the financial troubles of the Minnesota Thunder. As editor and writer of Inside Minnesota Soccer I feel compelled to give you some insight into the article and make some personal comments about the Thunder's current situation.

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Paolo Di Canio's salute to Italian fascism was a news making act and caught the ire of many who believe that politics & sport shouldn't mix. However you feel about that mix, there is no doubt that controversies add spice to a sometimes boring footballing landscape. Its what makes fans either hate or love a particular person or club.

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Paolo Di Canio's salute to Italian fascism was a news making act and caught the ire of many who believe that politics & sport shouldn't mix. However you feel about that mix, there is no doubt that controversies add spice to a sometimes boring footballing landscape. Its what makes fans either hate or love a particular person or club. Click to continue reading...

by Usman Azad, Football Perth Editor
CHRIS COYNE. In the past few weeks, Perth Glory fans have been salivating over his name - a Socceroo still in good form.
If you believe what you read in the press, then Coyne will decided soon whether he wants to play in the A-League, in Asia or stay in Europe. Click to continue reading...

ESPN has announced they've purchased the television rights in the United States for the English Premier League. Setanta Sports had owned but has had serious financial troubles and lost the rights. The other broadcaster that has rights in the United States is the Fox Soccer Channel. It is not known yet if ESPN will show these games on their networks in the US, through a service like ESPN360, or make it a subscription service like Setanta.

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Fernando Torres believes Liverpool should do all they can this summer to sign Valencia striker David Villa.
The Spain international feels his international team-mate would be an ideal acquisition for the ambitious Reds.
The financial troubles which have hit the headlines of late could make a move impossible, with uncertainty surrounding how much funding will be made available to Rafa Benitez during the transfer window. Click to continue reading...

As a Roma fan it was only a year ago that AS Roma was nearly purchased by Hungarian Billionaire George Soros who saw value in the Serie A side. Forbes magazine has AS Roma valued as the 11th most valuable franchise in World football. Only Juventus and AC Milan are valued higher when it comes to Serie A Sides. Click to continue reading...

Rafa Benitez is prepared to trade in Xabi Alonso for Gareth Barry in a repeat of last season's long-running transfer saga at Liverpool, but will be beaten by Tottenham in the chase for £10 million England defender Glen Johnson.
With Aston Villa's hopes of playing in the Champions League next season virtually over, Barry is determined to get his dream move to Anfield this summer. Click to continue reading...

While Hull stole the early season headlines, Steve Bruce and his Wigan side have slowly been marching up the table. Egyptian striker Amr Zaki has led the way, and Bruce's side currently sit all the way in 7th place. With no real consistency amongst the table this year, Wigan have a genuine chance of finishing in the top half of the table in 2009. Click to continue reading...