GolTV announced that it has secured the exclusive English Language broadcast rights to televise the 26 matches of The Copa America LIVE in their entirety for the U.S.fan and English dominant Hispanics.

The exclusive rights to broadcast live in English were acquired from Traffic Sports Marketing, one of the top sports marketing groups in the world, and are considered another coup for this pioneer soccer Network who has scored many firsts when it comes to televised soccer. This will be the first and only opportunity for fans to catch the games live in their entirety for years, as the cup will only come around again in 2011. (Read full article…)

March 21st, 2007

GolTV announced the launch of a new branding for the 24/7 soccer network. The new branding and on-air redesign further enhances GolTV’s dynamic programming and delivers on their promise to provide engaging content for viewers.

GolTV accomplishes this by utilizing dynamic and eye-catching on-screen graphics that show the faces of the channel’s real stars: Ronaldinho, Raul and Pavel Pardo, and other top players in the Spanish and German Leagues. The look and feel of GolTV is now much more artistic, more colorful, and more dynamic, with compelling graphics and stirring music. (Read full article…)

This week on GOLTV Extra Time, we do a complete review of the UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan. Plus, Toronto FC makes a trade and travel to Columbus and Romario scores 1000…we think. Host Lee Godfrey spends some extra time with Canadian international and Tottenham Hotspur Paul Stalteri. Watch Extra Time this Friday at 8 pm ET.

In weekend live action on GOLTV, Real Madrid remains in the top spot as they go in to face Deportivo LIVE Saturday at 2 pm as they chase the La Liga title. (Read full article…)

GOLTV Canada’s announced today it will be the English-language home to the Copa America tournament. Access to all tournament games represents yet another win for Canadian soccer fans.

The entire 26-match schedule will be seen live on GOLTV starting June 26, 2007. Held this year in Venezuela , the tournament features 12 national squads battling for the title of champion, including high profile teams from Brazil , Argentina , Mexico , U.S. , and Colombia to name just a few. (Read full article…)

OCEANSIDE MAYOR AND CITY OFFICIALS KICK UP THE SAND THIS WEEKEND

AT THE FIRST EVER 2007 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEACH SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

OCEANSIDE –Oceanside City Mayor Jim Wood and City Manager Peter Weiss will be honored guests this Friday night at a VIP Reception welcoming city officials and sponsors to the Southern California Beach Soccer Championship, held on the beautiful Oceanside Harbor beach this weekend.

The two day tournament from 8am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday May 19/20, will feature more than 150 teams from all over the Southwest battling it out for beach soccer’s West Coast crown. (Read full article…)

This week on Extra Time the Canadian Soccer Association finally names their new Men’s National Team Manager. It is also a very busy week for Toronto FC…three games in one week. Tune in Friday’s at 8pm ET and also catch the complete update on Major League Soccer’s newest franchise, Pitch Pointers and the always exciting Goals of the Week!

The Bundesliga title is coming down to the wire and you can watch it unfold LIVE this weekend on GOLTV. Stuttgart leads Schalke 04 by two points as they take on Canadian International Kevin McKenna and Energie Cottbus at the LIVE match, Saturday, May 20th at 9:30am. (Read full article…)

GolTV acquired exclusive English-language TV rights in the United States for the Copa America.

The channel acquired the rights for the 26-match tournament from the Traffic Sports Marketing agency. The tournament kicks off June 26 and runs until July 16. It features the national teams from the United States, Brazil, Paraguay and host country Venezuela.

Univision holds the live Spanish-language rights in the US.

Recopa Sudamericana, the annual, two-leg cup tie featuring the winners of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. Recopa is similar to the UEFA Super Cup which features the winners of European Champions League and UEFA Cup. The Copa Libertadores, like the European Champions League, is the most prestigious South American club tournament in which every country enters their national champion and a runner-up or two. The Copa Sudamericana, similar to the UEFA Cup, is also played annually by South American clubs and is the second most important club-level competition behind the Copa Libertadores. The game will feature the winners of last year’s Sudamericana and Libertadores.

Games available through Fox Sports International

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Seven Premier League clubs will decide today whether to launch a legal bid against West Ham United for acting improperly and withholding vital documentation over the ownership of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.

West Ham United were fined £5.5m by the Premier League for rule infringements connected to the transfers, but were not docked points – a decision that has proved crucial in West Ham United’s Premier League survival this season.
Speaking on Radio Four’s Today programme. as quoted by www.bbc.co.uk, Kevin McCabe, chairman of relegated Sheffield United, said he believed more Premier League clubs would join the action. (Read full article…)

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

Sunday, May 13th, 2007

10:00 - 12:30 ET– Barclays English Premier League: Manchester United v West Ham ***LIVE***

Champions-elect Manchester United bring their season to an end in front of the Old Trafford faithful by hosting West Ham. The Hammers head to the Theatre of Dreams needing a single point ensure they remain in the top flight next season. Will the new Champions end their season on a high note or will West Ham steal a point to ensure their safety?
16:30 - 18:30 ET– Italian Serie A: Catania v AC Milan ***DELAY*** (Read full article…)