Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United need magical performances on Tuesday and Wednesday night to overcome their tough first leg results as they bid for a place in the final eight of the Champions League. For Ajax AFC, there is nothing to lose, rather it is about creating an upset against struggling defending champions, Real Madrid… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Match Day A)
Author: Lukman Ogunwolu
Dare to dream: Getafe creep slowly towards Champions League Birth
After 26 rounds of games in 2018-19 LaLiga BBVA season, a look at the Primera League table starts with the top three expected to lead the race right in front but in fourth position is where you begin to question the legitimacy of what you are seeing. It’s not a mistake, Getafe – the small… Continue reading Dare to dream: Getafe creep slowly towards Champions League Birth
FESIG League Preview – (Derbies; El Clasico, Rome, North London and Merseyside)
It is a weekend of derbies across Europe with some of the fiercest rivals locking horns. It doesn’t come bigger than the El Clasico in Spain; the irresistible force of Lionel Messi and Barcelona up against the immovable object of Sergio Ramos and Real Madrid in the second part of two El Clasico taking place… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Derbies; El Clasico, Rome, North London and Merseyside)
Kylian Mbappé: A Record Breaker!
On Sunday evening at Pars des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid Kylian Mbappé aged 20 years, two months and three days became the youngest player to reach the 50-goal Ligue 1 milestone breaking a 37-year-old record. This record was previously held by previously held by Yannick Stopyra – the former French international who broke into Sochaux… Continue reading Kylian Mbappé: A Record Breaker!
FESIG League Preview – (The North West Derby)
One of the biggest derby in the England – the North West Derby between fierce rivals sees top four contender – Manchester United battle it out against title chasing – Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Bayern Munich can level up on points with leaders Borussia Dortmund in a revenge game against Hertha Berlin at… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (The North West Derby)
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day B)
It is crunch time in the UEFA Champions League; the knockout stage of the competition begins in the Round of 16 with eight exciting fixtures across Europe. Last week, the first four matches took place and the remaining four will be played this week. Jurgen Klopp welcomes old foes – Bayern Munich to Anfield with… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day B)
Is Icardi on his way out of Inter?
Is the Beneamata club in another turmoil? The Nerazzurri announced stripping Mauro Icardi of his club’s captaincy on the eve of their departure to Vienna as they commenced their Europa League adventure having dropped off from the Champions League. The club decision infuriated their top scorer who refused to travel with the squad to Austria… Continue reading Is Icardi on his way out of Inter?
FESIG League Preview – (Stamford Bridge FA Cup Battle)
The oldest cup competition – the English FA Cup is down to the last 16 finalist. We have a repeat of 2018 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United, but this time, it is in the fifth round and will be taking place at Stamford Bridge in London. Can giant killers – Newport add… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Stamford Bridge FA Cup Battle)
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day A)
It is crunch time in the UEFA Champions League; the knockout stage of the competition begins in the Round of 16 with eight exciting fixtures across Europe. Our focus is on Match Day A which has four matches over two days with the remainder for next week. With the huge call for technology in football,… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day A)
Tribute to Emiliano Sala
At moments like this, we are left with the realization that nothing matters more than life. Argentine-born Emiliano Sala was on his way to his new club to start a new adventure in his professional career when the aircraft taking him suddenly vanished off radar. The body recovered from the wreckage of the plane on… Continue reading Tribute to Emiliano Sala
FESIG League Preview – (Madrileno derbi)
Two Argentine managers (Diego Simeone and Santiago Solari) square off against each other when Real Madrid make the short trip to Wanda Metropolitano to face city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Madrileno derbi on Saturday. In England; Chelsea face a big test in keeping fourth position as they prepare to face Manchester City at the… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Madrileno derbi)
The new sensation at the Santiago Bernabeu – Vinicius Junior
Believe it or not, 13th time European champions; a team with FIFA World Cup winners – Sergio Ramos, Toni Kroos and Raphael Varane; 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric and several world class players including Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Casemiro and Isco has been relying on a teenager – Brazilian starlet Vinicius Jr. in the past… Continue reading The new sensation at the Santiago Bernabeu – Vinicius Junior
FESIG League Preview – (Unai Emery takes on compatriot Pep Guardiola)
Paris Saint-Germain travel to Stade Groupama to face Lyon in the big clash in Ligue 1 without Brazilian super star Neymar who is out of football action for 10 weeks. The top four battle in Italy is getting more intriguing with a big game in Rome between fifth place Roma and fourth position Milan. Resurgent… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Unai Emery takes on compatriot Pep Guardiola)
Monaco with a fresh start
When the Principality club prevented Paris Saint-Germain from winning their fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title in 2017 by securing their first title in 17 years, coupled with reaching the final of Coupe de la Ligue and the semi-finals of Coupe de France and the Champions League, it was acknowledged as a breath of fresh air… Continue reading Monaco with a fresh start
FESIG League Preview – (The Reds Devils take on the Gunners in epic FA Cup battle)
The oldest cup competition – the English FA Cup reaches its fourth round with biggest round of this round taking place in London as Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates stadium. Carlo Ancelotti returns to the San Siro for the second time in a space of a month to face his former team Milan… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (The Reds Devils take on the Gunners in epic FA Cup battle)