Shows
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco MediaA Year Like No Other: 2020 in ReviewJoin 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/
2020-12-311h 18
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Koeman & Social Media"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 the iconic one that was victorious in 2013/14? Has Real Madrid turned a corner after a poor sta...
2020-12-241h 04
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco MediaArsenal's DeclineWith 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 - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3geCMekFq_jMuQAQCBnvQAGive us a...
2020-12-181h 07
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Floodlight Robbery": Indian Super League Weekly RecapIndian 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 attribute this drop in performance to?Also, Dibyadeep joins us...
2020-12-1237 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Tactical Nus": Indian Super League Weekly RecapWeek 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 - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3geCMekFq_jMuQAQCBnvQAGive...
2020-12-0229 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Boro Match": SC East Bengal v ATK Mohun Bagan PreviewOn 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_jMuQAQCBnvQAGive us a follow on our social channels stay in the loop!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fresxcomedia/Twitter - https://twitter.com/fresxcomedia
2020-11-2707 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Relocation Derby": Indian Super League Weekly RecapThe 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 - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3geCMekFq_jMuQAQCBnvQAGive us...
2020-11-2523 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Let's Goa": Indian Super League Build-Up (Episode 4)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 Order05:55 Northeast08:16 Hyderabad11:45 Jamshedpur16:40 East Bengal20:35 Kerala Blasters24:08 Chennaiyin26:30 Odisha...
2020-11-2051 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Atletico De Kolkata": Indian Super League Build-Up (Episode 3)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 time in ISL history.Be sure to check out our YouTube channel - ht...
2020-11-1928 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Central Revenue Fool": Indian Super League Build-Up (Episode 2)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 signify for the future of football in India.Be sure to check out our YouTube channel...
2020-11-1825 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Necessary Evil": Indian Super League Build-Up (Episode 1)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 - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3geCMekFq_jM...
2020-11-1815 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"3rd in a 2-Horse Race": Premier League Preview Part 3 (TOT, LEI, CRY, BUR)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 out our YouTube channel for an audiovisual experience...
2020-10-1526 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Ozil's PR Team": Premier League Preview Part 2 (MUN, SOU, WBA, FUL)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 YouTube channel for an audiovisual experience - https...
2020-10-1423 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Holy Trinity": Premier League Preview Part 1 (CHE, ARS, EVE, WHU)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 an audiovisual experience - https://www...
2020-10-1334 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Jordan Belfort": La Liga 2020/21 PreviewFor 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 their team with the arrival of Luis Suarez, making them a big favourite heading into the season. ...
2020-10-0451 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Hair Transplant": The Serie A ResurgenceInter 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 Champions League and AC Milan’s form in 2020 gave fans a lot to celebrate, in a decade that failed to match...
2020-09-2642 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Rotten Bull": Bundesliga 2020/21 PreviewIn 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 the potential 2020/21 champions, and pick out our teams & players to watch.Running OrderPart 1 (0m 20s...
2020-09-1836 min
Tete-A-Tete by Fresxco Media"Farmer's Harvest": Ligue 1 2020/21 PreviewA 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 OrderPart 1 (1m 20s): Our personal experience watching Ligue 1Part 2 (6m 20s): Ligue 1 19/20...
2020-09-1050 min