FESIG League Preview – (The North West Derby & Derby della Mole)

This weekend sees the city of Liverpool take on the city of Manchester with four clubs from the two cities facing each other. The North West derby between Liverpool and Manchester United is the biggest game in the Premier League round 17 fixtures. Serie A leaders, Juventus make the short trip to Stadio Olimpico Grande… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (The North West Derby & Derby della Mole)

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)

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

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)

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)

Is Lopetegui the only one to blame for Real Madrid failure?

For the first time since November 2010, Real Madrid conceded five goals in a league match against eternal rivals Barcelona at the Camp Nou in yesterday’s 5-1 thrashing. Barcelona went into the break yesterday two nil up but Brazilian full back Marcelo halved the deficit with his 50th minute strike. Perhaps if Luka Modric’s effort… Continue reading Is Lopetegui the only one to blame for Real Madrid failure?

FESIG League Preview – (El Clasico & Le Classique Derby)

It is the mother of all games in Spain, rivalry at its best between the two biggest clubs in Spain. For the first time since 2007, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will feature in El Clasico. The former is injured while the latter has moved to Italy. In France, Le Classique also known as… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (El Clasico & Le Classique Derby)

UEFA Europa League Preview – (Match Day 3)

The Europa League group phase is approaching the midway point with the big guns (Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan) amongst the 10 teams with maximum points so far in the competition. Arsenal face Sporting CP in battle of Group E giants; six points each so far, pushing hard to secure qualification within the earliest possible… Continue reading UEFA Europa League Preview – (Match Day 3)

UEFA Champions League Preview – (Match Day 3)

Match Day 3 in this season Champions’ League group stage sees Cristiano Ronaldo return to Old Trafford to face his former team Manchester United and his old boss Jose Mourinho in the battle for top spot in the group. The Group C fixture between PSG and Napoli will see Carlo Ancelotti return to Parc des… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Match Day 3)