The biggest news from Spain this summer is the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo who like Zinedine Zidane have left the Santiago Bernabeu. The huge question from Primera Division faithful is; who will Real Madrid sign to replace Cristiano Ronaldo? How will Los Blancos replace Ronaldo and his goals? That is the conundrum for Florentino Perez… Continue reading 2018/19 Spanish La Liga Preview – Can Real or Atletico Madrid overthrow Barca?
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2018/19 Italian Serie A Preview – Who can stop Juve?
After dominating the Italian peninsula in the last seven years, Juventus believe it is time to dominate on the continent and who else can lead the Bianconeris to European success if not a five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese attacker believes he is still the best in the business at 33; he said “I am… Continue reading 2018/19 Italian Serie A Preview – Who can stop Juve?
FESIG League Preview – (PL & L1 Kick off, 2018 Supercopa Espana and German DFL Super Cup)
The 2018/19 French Ligue 1 and English Premier League championships kick off on Friday with opening matches at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille and Old Trafford, Manchester. Can anyone stop Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester City from retaining their crown as they are favorites for the league titles in France and England respectively? The curtain raiser… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (PL & L1 Kick off, 2018 Supercopa Espana and German DFL Super Cup)
2018/19 English Premier League Season Preview – Can Manchester City become the third club to retain the PL?
Getting to the top is hard, staying there is even harder. Since Manchester United’s three successive league title between 2007 and 2009, no team has managed to retain the Premier League crown in this current decade. That is the next challenge for Pep Guardiola and his record breaking team for the 2018/19 season which kicks… Continue reading 2018/19 English Premier League Season Preview – Can Manchester City become the third club to retain the PL?
2018/19 French Ligue 1 Season Preview – Can anyone challenge PSG?
The 2018/19 French Ligue 1 season begins on Friday with the opening game of round 1 at the Orange Velodrome. Olympique Marseille entertain Toulouse who barely kept their top flight status by scrapping through a relegation play-off tie. Paris Saint-Germain are favorites to claim the 2018-19 Ligue 1 Conforama title having won five in the… Continue reading 2018/19 French Ligue 1 Season Preview – Can anyone challenge PSG?
FESIG League Preview – (2018 French Trophée des Champions and English Community Shield)
The 2018/19 season in France and England kicks off with the curtain raiser games; Trophée des Champions and FA Community Shield. The French Trophée des Champions will be played in the Chinese city of Shenzhen while the traditional home for the FA Community Shield is the Wembley stadium in London. Paris Saint-Germain can equal the… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (2018 French Trophée des Champions and English Community Shield)
Will Juventus calculated gamble lead to European success?
With seven consecutive Serie A titles won and a few Coppa Italia triumphs, Juventus are aiming to extend their Italian dominance to the continent. Max Allegri has taken the Old Lady to the summit of Europe’s biggest club competition twice only to fail at the final hurdle to Barcelona in 2015 and Real Madrid in… Continue reading Will Juventus calculated gamble lead to European success?
What should we expect in the English Championship this season?
The English championship – the second tier of English football kicks off Friday at the Madjeski stadium in an interesting contest against two former Chelsea colleagues. Paul Clement is in charge of Reading while Frank Lampard will be taking his managerial bow as he leads Derby County this season. Derby have enjoyed a positive pre-season… Continue reading What should we expect in the English Championship this season?
Carl Ikeme; Thank you the wonderful memories albeit short.
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme announced his retirement from professional football yesterday in his club – Wolverhampton Wanderers website. Carl has spent the last year treating acute leukemia, he was diagnosed during the routine pre-season medical check-up in July 2017 and has been receiving treatment. On 23rd June, he informed the public he was… Continue reading Carl Ikeme; Thank you the wonderful memories albeit short.
Will Real Madrid new approach guarantee continued success?
Since the era of Real Madrid illustrious president Santiago Bernabeu Yeste who led the club between 1943-1978, Real Madrid have always singed the best players in the world. He embarked on an ambitious strategy of signing world-class players from abroad, the most prominent of them being the signing of Alfredo Di Stéfano, and built the… Continue reading Will Real Madrid new approach guarantee continued success?
Premier League Clubs Summer Acquisition
The English FA moved the goalpost for English clubs in the transfer window. The official transfer window closes 31st August 2018 but buying activity for Premier clubs will cease on 9th August, a day before the start of the new Premier League season. However, Premier League clubs can still sell players out to other clubs.… Continue reading Premier League Clubs Summer Acquisition
Kloppo; what has changed since 2016 summer?
‘The day that this is football, I’m not in a job anymore’. “Other clubs can go out and spend more money and collect top players. I want to do it differently. I would do it differently if I could spend that money”. Liverpool manager reaction to Manchester United then record breaking transfer of £89.3m for… Continue reading Kloppo; what has changed since 2016 summer?
What do we expect from Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea
Former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has been appointed by Chelsea Football Club as their new manager after sacking fellow Italian Antonio Conte. The 59 year old Naples born coach has signed a three year deal with the London club. Who is Maurizio Sarri? The Italian coach is a former banker turned coach. Sarri’s love affair… Continue reading What do we expect from Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea
2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Final)
The 2018 FIFA World Cup final is between France and Croatia. The final game will be played on Sunday 15 July, 2018 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. 1998 World Cup winners – France will be making their third appearance at the final of the FIFA World Cup while Croatia are competing in their first… Continue reading 2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Final)
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid to join Juventus
The biggest rumor of the European transfer window was confirmed yesterday when Real Madrid announced the departure of the club’s all-time goal scorer Cristiano Ronaldo to Italian giants Juventus in what is suggested to be the highest transfer fee for a player above 30 years. Ronaldo’s departure marks the end of an era. In 2009,… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid to join Juventus