News & Analysis

De la Fuente, Luis Enrique, Arteta and Emery Up for Johan Cruyff Award

Only Belgium's Vincent Kompany breaks the Spanish sweep on the shortlist for best coach of the year, a reflection of a coaching school that also fills six benches in the Champions ...

Levante hosts an Athletic side that owns the head-to-head record

With just 2 points separating them and a recent head-to-head record that favors the Basques, the model points to a tight match at the Ciutat de Valencia.

Barcelona clear favorite against Racing

Unbeaten in LaLiga and perfect in eight all-time meetings with Racing, Barcelona is given a 91 percent chance of winning at Camp Nou, according to the model.

Sunderland Host Red-Hot AZ in Europa League

The home side is chasing consistency at home while AZ arrive unbeaten in their last five matches, in a matchup the models see as very even.

Sturm Graz favored over Rennes

The model gives Sturm Graz a 47% chance against a Rennes side unbeaten in its last five matches.

Tebas: Spain should rethink 2030 World Cup with Infantino

LaLiga's president believes that if the Swiss-Italian official wins reelection in March, Spain's chances of hosting the final will be "minimal" compared to Morocco's.

Deportes

Pedro Aquino has surgery, out for months

The Peruvian midfielder, who terminated his contract with Santos Laguna and barely saw the field at Alianza Lima, went under the knife in Rosario to address a knee issue he had bee...

Olympiakos favored over Jagiellonia

The model gives a 49% chance of a home win, 31% for a draw and 20% for an away victory in a matchup expected to produce goals at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.

Milan-Benfica: unbeaten streaks collide in Europa League

Milan's unbeaten run and Benfica's five straight wins set up an even matchup where the models give a slight edge to the Portuguese side.

Dinamo Zagreb Favored Over Hapoel in Europa League

The model gives the Croatians a 47% chance of winning against 29% for Hapoel, in a matchup that promises goals at both ends.

Leverkusen-Celje: clear favorite, goals expected

Models give Bayer 04 Leverkusen a 56% chance of beating Celje at home, with a 75% probability that both teams find the net in the Europa League.

Anderlecht vs Lyon, tight Europa League clash

Lotto Park hosts a matchup that the numbers call razor close, with Lyon a slight favorite against an Anderlecht side riding a positive run.

Ballon d'Or Moves to London for the First Time

The October 26 ceremony will pay tribute to Stanley Matthews as Lamine Yamal and Mbappé already jockey for favorite status.

Jaime on Peñarol's 3-1 win: "it was correct"

The forward, who scored one of the goals, explained the tactical plan behind the 3-1 win and put the derby loss behind him with his sights set on the title race.

UEFA Liga de Naciones·Sep 15, 2026

FIFA changes release clause rule after Alvarez case

Starting in 2027, contract termination fees must be proportional rather than function as a disguised block, exactly what happened with the forward's failed move to Barcelona.

Nations League: Three Blockbusters Open the Tournament

On September 24, 26 and 28, Klopp, Xavi, Zidane and Van Bommel make their debuts in matchups that revisit the 2026 World Cup final and the 2024 Euro final.

Unbeaten Deportivo Faces Sevilla at Riazor

With just a point separating them in the standings, the model projects a tight match at Riazor with a slight edge for the home side and goals at both ends.

Atlético Big Favorites Over Osasuna

With six wins in eight meetings and a 65% probability according to our model, Atlético look to rediscover their cutting edge against a shaky Osasuna defense.

Omonia, Celta Meet in Clash of Slumps

The model gives Omonia a 49 percent chance of victory against a Celta side that has gone five straight games without a win.