New SPL TV deal Good or bad for Scottish football? is a post from: Just Football

by William Heaney

Not surprisingly, the news that Sky and ESPN have extended their deal to provide coverage of the SPL has been well received within the Scottish football community.

The two companies have been the league's main broadcasting partners since 2009, when they came to the rescue after Setanta's collapse.

La Liga: A change gon' come? is a post from: Just Football

As emphatic as it was, there was something eminently unwatchable about Real Madrid's opening day 6-0 win over Real Zaragoza. It was unsettling. Too brutal. Too one-sided. Like watching Manny Pacquiao batter Ricky Hatton if the fight had been made to go all twelve rounds no matter how badly Pacquiao bloodied his opponent.

Toppling the Murdoch Empire: Could a Pub Landlady from Portsmouth help seal BSkyB's fate? is a post from: Just Football

While the News Corporation / News International phone hacking storm continues to rumble with menace, Theo Fan reports on another threat facing Rupert Murdoch, and how the fate of the televised game and BSkyB could rely on a pub landlady from Portsmouth:

Who will have the biggest impact on domestic football in the next 10 years?

QPR: Serious cause for concern? is a post from: Just Football

by Theo Fan

As Queens Park Rangers look destined to enjoy the glory of Premier League football next season a serious case of rule breaking, dodgy dealing and high profile characters rumbles on in the background that threatens to rain on the Super Hoops' parade.

Di Benedetto takeover complete: What is the future for Roma? is a post from: Just Football

Last Friday evening, Thomas Di Benedetto entered the world of Italian football. He signed a preliminary agreement to takeover AS Roma, and in June will become the first overseas president in their history, and the first of the traditional big clubs in Italy to be owned by a foreign individual.

NFL v Premier League: Socialism v Capitalism in sport format is a post from: Just Football

by Roger Domeneghetti

Whisper it (just so you don't upset Sarah Palin and her Tea Party chums) but there's a small corner of good ol' America that's looks a bit, well; socialist and that would be the NFL.

Financial instability continues to see David beat Goliath in Lower leagues is a post from: Just Football

As has been well documented in recent years there are a whole host of league clubs who are seemingly operating on borrowed time due to season upon season of poor financial management.

Pushing New Boundaries: UEFA Champions League trophy heads to Asia is a post from: Just Football

The power of the UEFA Champions League is unequivocal. "It is the ultimate competition in Europe," says FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. "A competition that puts you to the test at the highest level with the best teams.

Chelsea's Blues: Bizarre transfer window policy suggests deeper problems is a post from: Just Football

Lying in 4th is one thing. Being outbid for Steven Pienaar by Spurs? A different matter altogether. Joe Steppel returns to Just Football to look at the underlying problems at Chelsea.