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ARSENAL are now leading contenders to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. That's according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who've installed Mikel Arteta's side at 4-1 to clinch the player's signature ahead of their rivals. David Moyes' Hammers value the 24-year-old at £100million, but it's thought they would accept around £80m for his services. Rice is…

Even away from LaLiga, El Clasico remains a tremendous spectacle. While the Spanish Super Cup is hardly the trophy either side will be desiring most between now and the end of the season, the winner will certainly be making a statement of intent for the months ahead. The LaLiga title race is looking like a far closer event than in recent years and…

BARCELONA are reportedly looking into the possibility of re-signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea. The 33-year-old has endured a miserable spell at Stamford Bridge since arriving from the Nou Camp in September. However, the La Liga side fear they are legally unable to re-sign him, according to the Telegraph. They are said to be looking…

ARSENAL are reportedly in the hunt for teenage sensation Ivan Fresneda. The Telegraph claims that the Gunners have entered the race for the Real Valladolid right-back, who has enjoyed a breakout season for the LaLiga club. The story reveals that Mikel Arteta's side have a'serious interest' in the 18-year-old and are looking to bolster their squad…

Competition/Round: 2023 Spanish Super Cup Final Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Frenkie De Jong, Ousmane Dembélé (doubt) Real Madrid Outs & Doubts: David Alaba, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Lucas Vázquez (out), Éder Militão, Eduardo Camavinga (doubt) Date/Time: Sunday, January 15, 2023, 10pm local time, 8pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 7pm GMT (UK), 2pm ET,…

A title is on the line in the latest edition of El Clasico, as rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid square off in the Spanish Super Cup final Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona have won the Supercopa de Espana title a record 13 times, most recently in 2018. Los Blancos are the defending champions and have won the title 12 times. Both needed…

Oddsmakers are expecting there to be goals in this game with under 2.5 goals listed in plus money at+105 and the over pitched at odds-on at -135. Real needed penalties to overcome Valencia on Wednesday after producing a lukewarm performance in semifinal 1. On a difficult night, they went ahead through Karim Benzema's 39th-minute spot kick but…

AC Milan are reportedly keen to sign 23-year-old midfielder Brahim Diaz on a permanent deal from Real Madrid. The 23-year-old initially joined the Rossoneri on loan for the 2020-21 campaign before agreeing to continue at San Siro for a further two years, with his temporary deal now due to expire at the end of this season. Diaz contributed with 11…

Arsenal look to continue their title charge as they head across north London to take on rivals Tottenham in another massive north London derby. The Gunners currently sit with a slender lead at the top of the Premier League, with Antonio Conte's Spurs side sitting precariously in fifth, two points outside a Champions League spot and 11 points behind…

The current leaders of La Liga meet the current Spanish champions in what should be a tight game at the King Fahd stadium in Saudi Arabia The final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday evening sees a Clasico take place as Real Madrid face Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's side came through their semi-final against Valencia on penalties, while Xavi…

Reigning champions Real Madrid will take on Barcelona in the title decider of the Supercopa de Espana at the King Fahd International Stadium on Sunday (January 15). Madrid have made the final for the third time since the 2019-20 edition. They have lifted the trophy in their previous two appearances in the final and will look to retain the…

It doesn't exactly have the same ring to it as former Liverpool manager Bill Shankley's comparison of "the beautiful game" to life and death, but, as an opening quote for Apple TV+'s new four-part look at the three days that rocked the game in April 2021, it sums up the sport's place in society nicely.

Perhaps the pick of the fixtures this weekend is the North London Derby, where Arsenal travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, riding high on an improbable season that sees them top of the league by five points. Things aren't quite as rosy for home side Tottenham Hotspur, who have had a mixed bag of a season, to say the least. Antonio Conte has…

A massive weekend of soccer awaits. I'm Mike Goodman, and this is the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, and we're here to walk you through the weekend's biggest matches. From today's matchup at the top of the Serie A table, to derby weekend in the Premier League, to El Clasico in the Spanish Super Cup, the next few days have it all. So, let's get to…

Neither Real Madrid nor Barcelona looked exceptionally brilliant in the semifinals, but both still managed to edge past tough opposition to reach the final of the Supercopa de Espana and set up an El Clasico showdown in Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid failed to score from open play against Valencia in their semifinal, seeing a Karim Benzema penalty…

Paris Saint-Germain will once again chase an elusive UEFA Champions League title in 2022/23. The French giants automatically booked their place in the competition after finishing top of Ligue 1 last season. PSG's 2021/22 campaign, however, failed to deliver in Europe - with the club knocked out of the Champions League in the Round of 16. A…

On Wednesday, Sport Bild reported that Real Madrid have now joined Bayern Munich in the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane. Kane, whose contract expires in 2024 at Tottenham has been heavily speculated with a transfer to Bayern in the summer. And in July, the England captain turns 30, which means his next career decision regarding…

Thursday's five-fold acca features some intriguing games. Our football writers compiled this five-fold acca with cup games from Belgium, Italy, and Spain. There are also selections from the English Premier League and Egypt Premier League. singleSelection We start in west London as thriving Fulham host struggling Chelsea in a derby. Fulham are…

The Spanish Super Cup El Clasico in Saudi Arabia takes center stage in European soccer this weekend, while Napoli and Juve meet in a fierce Serie A clash. Read on for our soccer best bets from Euope's top leagues. Spanish Giants Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are off to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup. After Real Madrid beat Valencia on…

The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious and popular competitions among the top European football clubs, taking place every year. Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan, Liverpool, Manchester United, Ajax, Bayern Munich are only some of the clubs with the most titles in the history of the tournament, giving us unique, unforgettable…

Real Valladolid will welcome Rayo Vallecano to the Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla in La Liga on Saturday (January 14). Valladolid have 17 points from a possible 48 after 16 games. They sit in 15th spot ahead of their ninth league game at home. They lost their last home game to Real Madrid 2-0, but that was not the only recent setback they have…

The second Transfer Talk podcast of the January transfer window covers the biggest talking points in football, including Manchester United, Chelsea and, of course, deals between Europe's biggest clubs. Sky Sports' Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth were joined by ESPN's French football journalist Julien Laurens, who addressed the latest news and…

Scoring a hat trick is one of the most celebrated accomplishments in football. The scorer makes all the headlines the following day, earns a pat on the back from teammates and even opponents; and most notably, gets to take the match-ball home. Scoring even a single goal is a difficult task, and doing it thrice over the course of a game is nothing…

The Spanish Super Cup continues with a second semifinal as last season's La Liga runners-up Barcelona take on Copa del Rey champions Real Betis in Saudi Arabia. The revamped Supercopa is a four-team mini tournament that pits the top two finishers from last year's La Liga table against the finalists of the Copa del Rey. While Barcelona striker…

When French champions Paris Saint-Germain brought in Lionel Messi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sergio Ramos, and Achraf Hakimi last summer, many thought that wrapping up a first UEFA Champions League crown in the club's history was a mere formality. The Parisians already boasted both Kylian Mbappé and Neymar in their ranks, and the addition of more…

The La Liga title race is between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with the former currently three points clear at the summit of the standings. Real Sociedad are highly unlikely to catch either Barcelona or Madrid, but they are striving to be the best of the rest in Spain this season. That honor usually goes to Atletico Madrid, but Diego Simeone's side…

Will Paris Saint-Germain triumph during the Champions League? Read on as we track the odds for the 2023 Champions League and offer our top futures picks. The Champions League returns in mid-February with fantastic matchups. Building upon the form shown at the World Cup from their dynamite trio of Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain are…

Competition/Round: 2023 Spanish Super Cup, Semi-Final 2 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: None Real Betis Outs & Doubts: Paul Akouokou, Víctor Camarasa, Youssouf Sabaly (doubt) Date/Time: Thursday, January 12, 2023, 8pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 7pm GMT (UK), 2pm ET, 11am PT (USA), 12.30am IST (India, Friday) Venue: King Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi…

Real Madrid (-480) is an absolute favorite against Girona on Sunday afternoon. Los Blancos are topping La Liga standings, while Girona sits in the relegation zone. Girona made a massive upset the last time they met at Bernabeu, winning 1-2. Real is first in La Liga, having three points more than their archenemies, Barcelona, meaning that this unit…

The Spanish Super Cup continues on Thursday as Real Betis and FC Barcelona face each other in the semifinals. The winner will take on Real Madrid in the final on Sunday, meaning we would get El Clasico if Barca advance. Xavi's side are coming off a crucial away win against Atletico de Madrid (1-0) while the team coached by Manuel Pellegrini won 2-1…

2022-11-21England World Cup tips: Harry Kane to hit the ground running against Iran England play Iran in their first ever international meeting when they kick off their 2022 World Cup campaign in Doha on Monday afternoon. England will be at their 16th World Cup finals, while Iran have reached the tournament on five previous occasions without ever…

FOOTY fans have been left baffled after a LaLiga star donned a disguise to play in Gerard Pique's seven-a-side league. Barcelona legend star Pique recently announced the formation of the Kings League - a competition in which 12 teams comprised of former players and Spanish influencers compete for top spot. The league kicked off last week and was a…

The 2023 edition of the Supercopa de Espana is back in action with another round of matches this week as Valencia lock horns with Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Wednesday. Valencia are currently in 11th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best so far this season. Los Che…

The question being asked here is, can Ronaldo raise the profile of the Saudi Arabian game now that he has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr? Which team does Cristiano Ronaldo play for? Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al-Nassr. An agreement for the Portuguese international was reached on December 30th, 2022,…

Dubai: It costs a pretty penny to watch Floyd Mayweather fight, hear Max Verstappen scream down the finish line and take the checkered flag or see Novak Djokovic glide around the hallowed turf of Wimbledon. Paying well above the odds to attend major international sporting events may not be a problem for those blessed with deep pockets. But football…

In the La Liga hierarchy of 2023, Atletico Madrid occupy a position of their own. They do not have the financial might to continually keep pace with Real Madrid and Barcelona, even if they were able to beat that pair to the La Liga title in 2014 and 2021. But nor do they belong to the group of top-four hopefuls below them - Sevilla, Valencia, Real…

Losing matches is a foreign concept for Real Madrid, but over the past weekend after losing to Villarreal, Los Blancos have seen Barcelona regain sole possession of the La Liga lead. But the best way to rebound from a loss is by starting a new winning streak and Real Madrid can not only start one but they can kick things off with a trophy defense…

Chelsea are bringing Joao Felix to the Bridge in a move that could well shake up the race for top four and kickstart Graham Potter's era. What could possibly go wrong? Strikers who made it out of Stamford Bridge with their reputation in tact are a rare breed, indeed. The Blues have become a social experiment of sorts, welcoming forwards of…

Spanish football heads to the Middle East this week for the 2022/23 Supercopa de Espana, which sees Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Betis and Valencia battling it out for the annual trophy - now in its fourth season as a four-team knockout mini-tournament. To qualify for the semi-finals, Real Madrid and Real Betis are in as La Liga and Copa del Rey…

Two clubs seeking a bounce-back result meet in the Supercopa de Espana (Spanish Super Cup) semifinals in Saudi Arabia hoping to bolster their chances of securing silverware and return to form ahead of a return to La Liga play. Real Madrid fell three points behind leaders Barcelona after defeat to Villarreal in the Spanish top flight over the…

Kungi y ar kwallon kafa ta Barcelona za ta yi kokarin dawo da martabarta a ranar Lahadi idan za ta ziyarci Atletico Madrid a gasar La Liga ta Spain a Wanda Metropolitano. Barcelona (12-2-1) ta shiga mako na 16 da maki 16 da Real Madrid amma a gaba da fafatawa a raga. Barca ta yi rashin nasara da ci 1-1 da Espanyol a wasansu na baya-bayan nan a…

The UEFA Champions League is by far the most prestigious cup competition in Europe. Featuring 32 of the best teams across the continent, the UEFA Champions League promises stellar individual displays, thrilling clashes, and an abundance of drama. Last season, the most decorated team in the competition's history, Real Madrid, took home the'Old Big…

Carlo Ancelotti's men will be confident of getting among the goals against Los Che who have been conceding regularly this season Real Madrid face Valencia in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday evening in Saudi Arabia as Carlo Ancelotti's men aim to claim the first piece of silverware of the year. The revamped format of the…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is set to DOUBLE his £175million annual salary by promoting Saudi Arabia's 2030 World Cup bid -taking his earnings to nearly £1m a day. The veteran Portuguese forward signed for Al-Nassr last month after being axed by Manchester United. Ronaldo, 37, penned an astonishing two-year, £175m-a-season contract with the Saudi Pro League…

FANS are sure they know what's next for golf-loving Gareth Bale after he announced he has retired from football. Bale took to socila media today to reveal he has hung up his boots. The five-time Champions League winner is a long-time fan of golf, and fans have all been making the same joke. One wrote: "Odds on Gareth bale winning a LIV golf…

There was a mutinous air to the Chelsea end at the Etihad Stadium as their team subsided to a dismal 4-0 loss against Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup. Riyad Mahrez scored twice via a free-kick and the second of two penalties clumsily given away by Graham Potter's side. The first came courtesy of a galaxy-brain handball from Kai…

After the FIFA World Cup, everyone is thirsty for football matches. The Premier League is looking for this season's winner, and Liverpool are looking to get closer to the top of the table. Right now, Arsenal leads with 44 points with the Reds trailing by 14 points. No surprise that the past three months were significant for online bettors. And now,…

The current Spanish national soccer team has existed for ten years. As far as Spanish football teams go, Real Madrid is peerless. At the start of 2022-23 season, Los Blancos had won over 100 domestic and international trophies, including 35 La Liga championships & 20 Copa del Rey titles. There is no debate that La Liga teams Barcelona, Valencia, &…

MYKHAILO MUDRYK looks set to be a Premier League player sooner rather than later. But the big question is, where will he be playing? Well, Arsenal appear to be in the driving seat, with the player reportedly open about his desire to move to the Emirates. That's reflected in the betting with Betfair, with the Gunners odds-on at 8/11. It looked to be…