Join us one last time in 2020 as we look back at the best teams, moments and people from the footballing world in a year like none other. Shreyas is joined by Rik. Dibo & Sid to go through our picks for - Cult Hero, Duo, Team, Coach, Disappointment & Player of the Year. If you haven’t already, follow/subscribe to never miss an episode! Do check out our social channels to stay in the loop and get involved with your thoughts! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fresxcomedia/

Shreyas is joined by *Indian Football Expert* Dibo to discuss the mixed results from Indian youngsters developing abroad. Having hit rock bottom supporting his club Arsenal, Sid joins us to escape the clutches of his club’s decline – turning the attention to Premier League, which is the lone ‘Big 5 League’ to neglect the use of 5 substitutes. With a mouthwatering La Liga title race in prospect, we take a look at where the contenders stand at the end of 2020. Is this Atletico Madrid side like...

With Arsenal hitting rock-bottom after their defeat to Burnley last week, Arsenal fans Sid and Rik talk about the factors behind their club's decline. It all began when Arsenal moved from Highbury to The Emirates, following which a chain of events have led to a tarnished image of 'The Invincibles'. Join us as we take a look at the reasons for this downfall and recall a few amusing moments along the way. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel -...

Indian Referees have been given ample opportunities in the Indian Super League to develop and improve - yet we have seen a comedy of errors that have directly cost Chennaiyin and East Bengal points from their games in Week 3. How have they been allowed to be so poor? Elsewhere, we discuss why Brandon Fernandes has received great praise from his manager, Juan Ferrando. Bengaluru FC have struggled for some while to hitthe heights of 2 seasons ago - are their concrete reasons that we can...

Week 2 of the Indian Super League wasn't short of entertainment. Shreyas and Dibyadeep sit down to talk about refereeing standards in the ISL, on the back of a few edgy games. Robbie Fowler has come out and said that Indian players "haven't been coached", but is that really an accurate thing to say? Furthermore we discuss Bengaluru FC's shortcomings so far, while applauding Northeast United and their manager Gerard Nus for proving us wrong. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel -...

On the eve of the biggest fixture and rivalry in Indian football, Dibyadeep explains what East Bengal v Mohun Bagan means to Kolkata. We also look forward to what to expect from the game itself. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3geCMekFq_jMuQAQCBnvQA Give us a follow on our social channels stay in the loop! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fresxcomedia/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/fresxcomedia

The Indian Super League’s first week has been eventful, with Northeast’s win over favourites Mumbai City the first “upset” of the season. The quality of football on show has been matched by the organisers, who have raised their game. We discuss the key talking points from each game, before briefly previewing the ‘Lobera Derby’ between Mumbai City and FC Goa. We end the weekly recap show with how the ISL has had 7 derbies in 7 days! Be sure to check out our YouTube channel -...

The Indian Super League begins, before which we talk about our expectations of each team heading into the new season. Are there only 4 genuine contenders for the title? What should we expect from East Bengal? How is this season a big contrast to the past? We’re stoked about the new season and look forward to bringing you a weekly ISL recap show every Wednesday! Running Order 05:55 Northeast 08:16 Hyderabad 11:45 Jamshedpur 16:40 East Bengal 20:35 Kerala Blasters 24:08 Chennaiyin 26:30...

RB Leipzig and FC Goa. Borussia Dortmund and Hyderabad FC. Glasgow Rangers and Bengaluru FC. Partnerships between European football clubs and their Indian counterparts have been struck recently and are not new to India – Leicester City and Wolves entered into formal relationships with Indian clubs way back in the 2000s. How have these partnerships changed over the years and what do they really mean for Indian football? Join us on episode 3 of our ISL Build-Up where we look at an intriguing...

The Indian Super League promised to be life saviour to Indian football with its franchise-based model. However, we argue that the only way teams can remain afloat is if these franchises turn into football clubs. The age-old problem of financial sustainability in Indian football is discussed, while we look into markets with untapped potential that teams must consider to generate additional revenue streams in the future. Finally, we discuss the possibility of a merger and what that might...

The Indian Super League kicks off on November 20 and Shreyas is joined by passionate Indian football fan (and expert) Dibyadeep in our first episode building up to an exciting ISL season. We look at some of the historic leagues that have since waned in India, and under what circumstances the ISL came into existence. The ISL today is a far cry from the format it launched with back in 2014 as we look at what’s changed and why. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel -...

Our final "big 5 league" preview focuses on the Premier League. Rather surprisingly, the transfer window gave way to a lot of action, unforseen a few months ago due to the impact of Covid-19 on club finances. In addition, the early part of the season has seen major shocks and surprises that makes the 20/21 Premier League season an exciting proposition. In Part 3 of a 5-part series, we take a look at four teams - Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Crystal Palace and Burnley. Be sure to check...

Our final "big 5 league" preview focuses on the Premier League. Rather surprisingly, the transfer window gave way to a lot of action, unforseen a few months ago due to the impact of Covid-19 on club finances. In addition, the early part of the season has seen major shocks and surprises that makes the 20/21 Premier League season an exciting proposition. In Part 2 of a 5-part series, we take a look at four teams - Manchester United, Southampton, West Brom and Fulham. Be sure to check out our...

Our final "big 5 league" preview focuses on the Premier League. Rather surprisingly, the transfer window gave way to a lot of action, unforseen a few months ago due to the impact of Covid-19 on club finances. In addition, the early part of the season has seen major shocks and surprises that makes the 20/21 Premier League season an exciting proposition. In Part 1 of a 5-part series, we take a look at four teams - Chelsea, Arsenal, Everton and West Ham. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel...

For the first time in 13 years, a La Liga side failed to make it to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The aftermath of Barcelona’s horror show against Bayern Munich is explored, with the major talking point revolving around Messi’s tainted relationship with the club. Barcelona have major issues on and off the pitch going into the 2020/21 season, while Real Madrid surprisingly strayed away from any big-name signings. Atletico Madrid meanwhile have added a different dimension to...

Inter Milan under their mercurial manager Antonio Conte posed a strong challenge to Juventus’ domestic domination in the 2019/20 season, while also appearing in the Europa League Final. We look at the tantalising title race in prospect between Conte’s Inter and his ‘apprentice’ Andrea Pirlo’s Juventus. We visit the esteemed history of the Serie A – through its heydays and the decline – explaining why the league is on its way back to the top. The ‘feel good’ stories of Atalanta in the...

In our Bundesliga 2020/21 preview, Shreyas and Sid weigh up the potential title race between powerhouses Bayern Munich and the ever-exciting Borussia Dortmund. Elsewhere, a historic semi-final appearance in the Champions League for RB Leipzig should have led to worldwide praise – but why do fans dislike them? The infamous ‘50+1’ ownership rule is revisited after multiple incidents last season brought a great deal of attention to Hoffenheim’s owner, Dietmar Hopp. Finally, we take our punts at...

A semi-final appearance in the 2019/20 Champions League for both Paris-Saint Germain and Lyon brought a great deal of interest in the French Ligue 1.We dissect the eventful year so far, and discuss how a surge in Covid-19 related quarantine cases within the Paris-Saint Germain camp could impact their chances at retaining their Ligue 1 crown. Elsewhere, Sid explains why he's rooting for Nice this season, as we preview the landscape of Lyon, Marseille, Lille and Rennes in 2020/21. *Running...