2018/19 German Bundesliga Preview – Can the chasing pack stop Bayern?

For the sixth time in a row, Bayern Munich will aim to defend their title as the 2018/19 German Bundesliga season starts on Friday 24th August, 2018 at the Allianz Arena with the champions hosting TSG Hoffenheim in the opening game of the new season. FC Hollywood dominated the league last season winning with a… Continue reading 2018/19 German Bundesliga Preview – Can the chasing pack stop Bayern?

FESIG League Preview – (Serie A & La Liga Season Kick off)

The 2018/19 Italian Serie A and Spanish Primera Division championships kick off this weekend. Cristiano Ronaldo will join the league of great players to ply their trade in Lega Calcio as he aims to break more records in Italy. Can anyone stop powerful Juventus from making it eight titles in a row or will Barcelona… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Serie A & La Liga Season Kick off)

2018/19 Spanish La Liga Preview – Can Real or Atletico Madrid overthrow Barca?

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?

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?

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)

2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Semi Finals)

The World Cup fever is upon us all; we are down to the final four nations at this tournament. For the first time in history, we have a World Cup semifinal without Brazil, Germany, Italy or Argentina. This is the new reality we have to deal with. Host Russia saw their World Cup dream end… Continue reading 2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Semi Finals)

2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Quarter Finals)

What we have witnessed since the start of this tournament is the exact reason why there is simply no competition like the FIFA World Cup. It is the tournament that just keep giving. Spain were the biggest casualty of the last round while Japan produced a performance of a life time in Rostov-On-Don. We are… Continue reading 2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Quarter Finals)

2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Round of 16 Part 2)

What we have witnessed since the start of this tournament is the exact reason why there is simply no competition like the FIFA World Cup. It is the tournament that just keep giving, where pretenders are separated from contenders. Yesterday, Argentina and Portugal were eliminated from the tournament by France and Uruguay in thrilling matches.… Continue reading 2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Round of 16 Part 2)

2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Round of 16 Part 1)

What we have witnessed since the start of this tournament is the exact reason why there is simply no competition like the FIFA World Cup. It is the tournament that just keep giving, where pretenders are separated from contenders. At the end of this round, eight more teams will have their hopes dashed and be… Continue reading 2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (Round of 16 Part 1)

2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (First Round, Match-Day 3B)

The 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup has been filled with top quality football and goals. 97 goals have been scored in 36 matches, we are yet to witness a scoreless game so far. For the neutrals, the excitement has been worthwhile. Host Russia have led the pack scoring eight goals in two games,… Continue reading 2018 FIFA World Cup Preview – (First Round, Match-Day 3B)