This week, we finally unveil the mystery man that is Jack Transou – SoccerKakis co-founder and chief editor – as we finally launch our video podcast series. But besides this monumental face reveal, we will be discussing several key topics in this episode. Watch the full episode via the link above! If you don’t like how we look or prefer to listen to us speak instead, below are the links to the podcasts on Spotify and Anchor!
The UEFA Champions League Redraw
First off, we will be looking at the Uefa Champions League redraw which caused a fair bit of controversy. For those unfamiliar with what transpired: In essence, Manchester United were mistakenly omitted as plausible opponents for Atlético Madrid during the initial draw which saw the Red Devils draw Paris Saint-Germain and Atleti draw Bayern Munich. Interestingly enough, Atleti drew Manchester United following the redraw but not everyone was too happy with their newly drawn opponents. Real Madrid were the most furious team and Chelsea were probably the luckiest. Why? Tune in as we discuss these post-redraw matchups and share our predictions for each of them. [Alternative Link via Anchor: click here!]
Will FC Barcelona Win The Europa League? : Europa League Thoughts & Predictions
We remain in the realm of European continental competition for the second part of our recording.
Boy, oh boy. The Europa League truly has become an exciting competition. It may still remain second to the UEFA Champions League in terms of stature but as Jack points out, the Europa League may just be more exciting than the UCL this season. We review the changes to the Europa League format and cover four matches – FC Barcelona vs Napoli, Porto vs Lazio, Rangers vs Dortmund, and RB Leipzig vs Real Sociedad. It is interesting how all ties could very well be Champions League fixtures – further evidence that the standards of the Europa League are indeed on the rise. [Alternative Link via Anchor: click here!]
Our 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup Thoughts & Reflections
We conclude our episode with a reflection on the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup.
Vikram shares his thoughts on the recent edition of the ASEAN Football Federation’s biggest competition – diving into topics such as a more integrated ASEAN football framework, how Singapore fared, and what it means to be Singaporean. Strap yourselves for this one peeps, we dive deep. [Alternative Link via Anchor: click here!]
The Swan Army: When a Singaporean Had A Japanese Dream
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2022’s Potential Breakout Stars: Part 2
A few more to finish out the side… If you have not read Part 1 yet, you can find it here. Now, we finish out this series with a few more bright stars poised for a breakout season. Charlie Patino, Arsenal/England Arsenal’s Hale End Academy has been one of the topics of choice for English […]
Is Amy Recha The Missing Piece In The Hougang United Puzzle?
When Amy Recha announced his departure from Geylang International last season, many were curious about where the “Fox in the Box” would land. After all, Amy had a stellar 2021 season. He was a standout player and a consistent performer for the Eagles, with 12 goals and 3 assists. After months of speculation, his decision […]
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