UEFA Champions League Match Day 6 brings down the curtain on another thrilling group stage. Seven clubs are in with a last-chance to claim one of the remaining four spots left in the Round of 16. Liverpool have it all to do in front of their fans to seal qualification with a victory over Carlo… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Match 6)
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FESIG League Preview – (Derby d’Italia, Ruhr Derby & derbi Barceloni)
It is another weekend for derbies in Italy, Germany and Spain but before we get into them, there is a top-four clash in the Premier League between defending champions Manchester City who will put their unbeaten start to the season on the line when they travel to London to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Derby d’Italia, Ruhr Derby & derbi Barceloni)
What is improper in coach’s celebration?
The English Football Association charged Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp for what they called excessive celebration during Sunday’s Merseyside derby. The German tactician reacted to Divock Origi’s stoppage-time winner against Everton at Anfield by running on to the pitch and celebrating with his goalkeeper Alisson. In a statement on Monday, the FA said: “Jurgen Klopp has… Continue reading What is improper in coach’s celebration?
Robben/Ribery: Time for a new tune at Bayern
Former Dutch international Arjen Robben announced he would be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of this season, and Franck Ribery is also expected to do same. These electric wing wizards have a combined age of 69 which means this decision by either the player(s) or club is a bit overdue but their achievements in… Continue reading Robben/Ribery: Time for a new tune at Bayern
FESIG League Preview – (Merseyside & North London Derbies)
Unbeaten Liverpool host city rivals Everton in this season’s first Merseyside derby at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp aims to beat Marco Silva for the first time in three attempts. There is the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium with pride and three points at stake. Real Madrid fans will… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Merseyside & North London Derbies)
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Match Day 5)
Tottenham Hotspur need a victory to keep their slim qualification hope alive at Wembley. The North Londoners feel they played better in Milan and did not deserve to lose while Internazionale requires a draw in London to book their place in the knockout stage for the first time since 2011/12. Liverpool visit the French capital… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Match Day 5)
FESIG League Preview – (A London derby in Wembley & Barca’s visit to Madrid)
Fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur host unbeaten Chelsea at Wembley stadium in a London derby with the Blues aiming to keep their unbeaten start to the season going. Barcelona need a response following their surprise loss to Real Betis before the international break but a trip to Estadio Wanda Metropolitano isn’t exactly the place to go in… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (A London derby in Wembley & Barca’s visit to Madrid)
A Golden State of Mind
One has to wonder what is currently going through the minds of management and players at the Golden State Warriors that have been the Gold standard for the past four seasons. The players must be thinking who our leader on this team is and how important is Kevin Durant really? Fact: Steph Curry is the… Continue reading A Golden State of Mind
UEFA Nations League Finals
The UEFA Nations League is a biennial competition contested by member associations of UEFA. It was introduced to replace international friendly matches previously played on FIFA International Match Days. The first edition began in September 2018 and its final would be played in June 2019. Portugal have won the hosting right to host the semifinals… Continue reading UEFA Nations League Finals
Can inconsistent Federer keep his Nitto ATP Finals dream alive?
It’s been ten year since Swiss master Roger Federer last failed to make it out of his group at the Nitto ATP Finals and he has it all to do against an in-form Kevin Anderson who incidentally knocked him out at the quarter finals of this year’s Wimbledon Grand Slam. Group Lleyton Hewitt is still… Continue reading Can inconsistent Federer keep his Nitto ATP Finals dream alive?
Is UEFA serious about its FFP regulation?
Two months ago, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said that UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations has made European football finances stronger than ever before. New figures analyzing the finances of 718 first-division clubs in Europe, compiled by UEFA’s financial sustainability & research division and which cover the period up to and including December 2017, show that… Continue reading Is UEFA serious about its FFP regulation?
FESIG League Preview – (The battle of Manchester)
Unbeaten league leaders Manchester City are seeking a fourth successive Premier League victory as they entertain local rivals Manchester United who are looking for a third successive league win in the battle of Manchester. Borussia Dortmund face rivals Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker (The German Clasico) at Signal Iduna-Park and in Italy, AC Milan host… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (The battle of Manchester)
UEFA Champions League Preview – (Match Day 4)
Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Juventus are some of the big names who can seal qualification to the Round of 16 with a victory on Match Day 4. Paul Pogba returns to his old ground to face the Old Lady in Turin as the Red Devils search for three points in Italy while Leo Messi travelled with… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Match Day 4)
Early Days…. But Its going to be a memorable NBA season
After the first 15 days of the new season, we can surely tell…. It’s going to be a very interesting season in the NBA. Already looks like the year where most cumulative points will be scored by all 30 teams. THE USUAL SUSPECTS; The Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Headband Klay Thompson.… Continue reading Early Days…. But Its going to be a memorable NBA season
FESIG League Preview – (The Gunners take on the Reds)
Unai Emery’s Arsenal welcome title challengers Liverpool to the North London in the fourth v second Premier League clash on Saturday evening. Arsenal will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run in the league to eight while Liverpool would aim to preserve their unbeaten start to the Premier League. In France, we have the top… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (The Gunners take on the Reds)