The new LaLiga season starts this weekend but Barcelona and Real Madrid still have work to do in the transfer market before the big kick-off.
Barca and Madrid have lost much-loved club icons, with Cristiano Ronaldo departing the capital after a hugely successful nine-year spell and Andres Iniesta leaving the Catalan giants for a new chapter in his career in Japan.
Ernesto Valverde s side won the double last season and, on paper, seem to have strengthened more than Madrid, who have strenuously denied they will move for either of Paris Saint-Germain s superstars Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
The deadline may be just over two weeks away, but how are Barca and Madrid shaping up in terms of transfers ahead of the new season?
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This is a really interesting match up betseen perhaps the two teams mosat likely to fight it out for that crucial fourth placed spot which of course secures Champions League qualification.
Man City will be delighted with Mancini s start to his career as Manchester City coach, but as was noted early in his tenure, the fixtures list was very kind to him. With nine or ten eminently winnable games to kick off his new job, it was always likely that the blues would march up the league. However, the last cople of results could have been better and there is now talk of just how important it is for Mancini to make fourth spot by the end of the season. Word has it that the board will accept nothing less, and this sort of pressure may just begin to tell on Mancini. Of course they have an …
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Manchester City begin their 2024/25 Champions League journey with a thrilling clash against Serie A champions Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
This marks the first meeting between the sides since the 2023 Champions League final, where Rodri s solitary strike secured a 1-0 win for City in Istanbul, completing their historic treble.
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Manchester City enter their 2024/25 Champions League opener against Inter Milan in stellar form, despite their weekend clash with Brentford providing a stern test. City were momentarily stunned when Yoane Wissa scored after just 22 seconds, capitalizing on a mistake by John Stones. However, Erling Haaland’s clinical finishing turned the game in City s favor wit…
Serie A remains committed to seeing out the season, even if it is behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The league was suspended indefinitely in March due to COVID-19 and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has already stated that the 2019-20 campaign will not resume until the health and safety of all concerned can be guaranteed.
Italy s minister for sport Vincenzo Spadafora is hoping to confirm a May 4 date for the return to Serie A training as soon as possible, with the current restrictions on movement and outdoor activities set to end on May 3.
There have been reports that seven clubs, including Torino and Sampdoria, are against the resumption of the campaign but Lega Serie A released a statement on Monday.
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Joachim Low believes Germany s Euro 2016 quarter-final opponents Italy are a stronger side than four years ago – when they reached the European Championship final.
Germany go head-to-head with Antonio Conte s men in Bordeaux on Saturday after easing past their round-of-16 opponents Slovakia, but Low is wary of the threat posed by Italy s counter-attacking game.
The Azzurri have been impenetrable in their victories over Belgium, Sweden and Spain, and though they conceded a goal in their final group game against the Republic of Ireland, Low is focussing on how to break down one of the tournaments meanest defences.
I m looking forward to the game immensely, said Low. Italy were very impressive [against Spain].
Italy work well together in defence and have…
You would be hard-pressed to find a bigger upset than the Jets outright defeating the Bengals like what happened in Week 8, but with some more huge spreads, maybe we’re in store for a similar fate.
Here’s a look at my two favorite NFL parlay picks for Week 9.
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Week 1 in the NFL features an intriguing AFC West matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.
These teams faced off in Week 18 last season with the Raiders clinching a playoff spot in a 35-32 thriller and sending the Bolts to the golf links. The Raiders kicked a field goal with time expiring in overtime instead of settling for a tie, which would have resulted in both teams making the postseason.
With the young and hungry Chargers heavily motivated for this rematch, here are my best free NFL picks and predictions for Raiders vs. Chargers on September 10.
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With another NFL season upon us and online sports betting sites being more competitive for recreational action than ever before, bettors should be maximizing their expected value book-to-book by taking advantage of the plethora of advanced sportsbook features.
Some are more useful than others, while some are just simple and easy ways to get better NFL odds. Either way, there is a wide range of features available, and I’m going to share the ones I think will have the most positive impact for bettors for the 2023 NFL betting season.
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Just how dire is the situation for the New York Giants?
Well, they’re almost catching double digits as road underdogs against a 4-6 Washington Commanders team in Week 11 odds.
New York brings a three-game skid to the nation’s capital, with injuries up and down the depth chart. Quarterback continues to be a challenge for the Giants, who are left starting struggling rookie Tommy DeVito yet again.
Washington, on the other hand, could have the answer to its lingering QB question. Sam Howell currently leads the league in passing yards and completions, sparking a resurgence in the Commanders’ offense.
Is that discrepancy worth the pile of points being handed to the visitor by the NFL odds?
We’ll find out as I run down the…
It’s easy to overlook the importance of special teams in the modern NFL, but every punt, field goal, and extra point attempt will be magnified at the Super Bowl on Sunday.
There are hundreds of Super Bowl odds to consider but don’t forget about the kicking and special teams markets which offer some excellent betting value.
I break down the NFL odds and bring you my best free NFL picks to do with kicking and special teams for Super Bowl 58 on February 11.
Be sure also to check out our Chiefs vs. 49ers picks.
- 49ers Under 1.5 made field goals (-115 at bet365)
- Chiefs Over 1.5 made field goals (-115 at bet365)
- Chiefs longest punt Over 56.5 yards (-125 at DraftKings)
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