Time to check in and see how I did on my first stab at predictions for the Champions League. First, let’s compare the predictions and results in the table below. Then we’ll tally up the correct results and accurate scores to see my points total.
Author Archives: Wasim Parkar
Revisiting my predictions for Premier League Round 4
As round 4 of the Premier League concluded with West Ham’s win over Huddersfield, it’s time to revisit the predictions I made on Friday, ahead of the weekend. As mentioned before, I get three points for guessing the accurate score and one point for predicting the right result.
Discussing the Champions League groups and La Liga with Eduardo Alvarez
I had the privilege of talking to Eduardo Alvarez on the podcast again earlier today. Eduardo is a real football intellectual and discussing the beautiful game with him is a true pleasure. My intention was to run through the Champions League groups quickly just after they were drawn, but we managed to go deeper with …
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Debuts for Lacazette, Morata, Lukaku, Salah and Neymar
After a whole series of technical mishaps and dealing with contractors in the background, I finally managed to produce the new season’s first episode of the Football Podcast with Wasim Parkar. With the Premier League and Ligue 1 the two active leagues amongst Europe’s top five this weekend, I provide predictions for every match that …
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Season 1 Proper of the Football Podcast with Wasim Parkar launches this week!
Hi Everyone, As most of you know in the midst of last season, I launched a dream project that I have wanted to do for so long – my own football podcast! Launching in the middle of the season ensured that I had the liberty to try many different things with the podcast while enabling …
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Juve and the Champions League final with Mina Rzouki
Mina Rzouki joins the podcast to talk about Juve’s successful season and look ahead to the big Champions League final in Cardiff. Mina and Wasim also reflect on the Serie A in general and revel in Crotone’s remarkable escape from relegation.
Talking tactics with Michael Cox
One of football’s preeminent tactical analysts is the guest on this episode. Michael Cox talks to Wasim about the tactical evolution seen over the course of the Premier League’s existence, whetting our appetite for Michael’s upcoming book – The Mixer. From Sir Alex and Arsene Wenger, then Mourinho and Benitez, right up to Conte’s 3-4-3, …
Real’s La Liga triumph with Eduardo Alvarez
Eduardo joins Wasim again to discuss the various facets of Real Madrid’s successful La Liga campaign including Zidane’s management, the intelligent use of a talented squad and the Merengues’ underrated in-game resilience. In addition, Eduardo also shares some quick thoughts on the Champions League final, Copa del Rey final, Xabi Alonso’s retirement and the overachievers …
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European Semis Review and Domestic Champions Preview
Real vs Juve and United vs Ajax are two European finals that have Wasim foaming at the mouth. Wasim also looks ahead to the weekend, where champions can be crowned all across Europe.
FA Cup Semifinals Preview and reaction to European semi draws
Instant reaction to the draw for the Champions League and Europa league semi finals and Wasim also previews the FA Cup semi finals.
The Through Ball 