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Concacaf, UEFA in Talks on Joint Nations League From 2028

Concacaf, UEFA in Talks on Joint Nations League From 2028

The two confederations are in discussions to create a single competition that would let European and American teams face off in the same table.

By EnPelotas Staff
Independiente hosts Rivadavia with no favorite

Independiente hosts Rivadavia with no favorite

The statistical model puts this Argentine Primera Division matchup at a virtual toss-up, with a 35 percent chance of victory for each side and a 30 percent chance of a draw.

Técnico hosts Guayaquil City in must-win spot

Técnico hosts Guayaquil City in must-win spot

The home side arrives with four losses in its last five matches while the visitor keeps drawing without finding a win.

Internacional vs Atlético Mineiro in the Brasileirão

Internacional vs Atlético Mineiro in the Brasileirão

Both sides need points at Estadio Beira-Rio, with the home team looking to climb the table and the visitors aiming to lock down a spot in the upper half.

Union rout Aldosivi 3-1 behind Tarragona brace

Union rout Aldosivi 3-1 behind Tarragona brace

The visitors overturned an early 0-1 deficit with a dominant second half in Argentina's Primera Division.

Ortiz brushes off Vidal ahead of Superclasico

Ortiz brushes off Vidal ahead of Superclasico

The Colo Colo coach keeps his distance from social media and reaffirms his focus on Sunday's match.

Católica signs Argentine defender Agustín García Basso

Católica signs Argentine defender Agustín García Basso

The center back arrived after earlier talks that had stalled but came together quickly this time, with Luciano Aued playing a key role in convincing him to move to Chile.

Serie A

Curtis Jones joins Inter Milan for 35 million euros

The English midfielder leaves Liverpool after 17 years in the academy after telling the new manager of his intention to leave in search of more playing time.

Espanyol and Real Madrid open the season

Espanyol and Real Madrid open the season

The provisional leader hosts the Whites in their league debut in a matchup that looks nearly dead even.

Al Nassr thrash Al Riyadh 4-0 with Ronaldo goal

Al Nassr thrash Al Riyadh 4-0 with Ronaldo goal

The visitors controlled the match from the opening whistle and move top of the table with a perfect record.

Bayern explains Musiala absence: neurological issue

Bayern explains Musiala absence: neurological issue

Kompany said the player is receiving additional medical care following a change in his treatment, but there is no new risk to his health.

Gimnasia La Plata hosts its Mendoza namesake

Gimnasia La Plata hosts its Mendoza namesake

Both clubs share a name and a points total but differ sharply in defensive solidity; the home side is a slight favorite at 51% win probability.

Atlético Tucumán vs Instituto in the Primera División

Atlético Tucumán vs Instituto in the Primera División

League leader Instituto arrives riding a hot streak while the Tucumán side looks to keep its consistent run going.

Católica hosts Manta looking for points

Católica hosts Manta looking for points

The home side arrives with a 66 percent win probability at the Atahualpa against the Ecuadorian Serie A's bottom club.

Fluminense vs Remo: Maracana favorite

Fluminense vs Remo: Maracana favorite

The fourth-place club faces the tournament's bottom side, with a 55% win probability according to the projection model.

Parma-Cagliari, a Must-Win Clash at the Tardini

Parma-Cagliari, a Must-Win Clash at the Tardini

Two teams from the lower half of Serie A look to grab points in a tight match that promises more tension than spectacle.

América signs Miguel Borja amid striker crisis

América signs Miguel Borja amid striker crisis

The Colombian left behind a higher salary in the UAE for security reasons and joins a team that lost all three of its natural attacking options.

Almada Keeps America Unbeaten in Apertura 2026

Almada Keeps America Unbeaten in Apertura 2026

The Uruguayan coach is repeating his pattern of fast starts, though his previous runs with Santos and Pachuca never ended in a league title.

Inter backs Lautaro Martinez amid Barcelona interest

Inter backs Lautaro Martinez amid Barcelona interest

The Romanian coach made the Milan club's stance clear ahead of the Serie A opener, though he admitted the transfer market plays by its own rules.

García tried to keep Alexis, but he chose Montreal

García tried to keep Alexis, but he chose Montreal

Sevilla's coach admitted he spoke with the forward about staying, though the talks never reached an agreement.

Genoa aims to end losing skid vs Napoli

Genoa aims to end losing skid vs Napoli

The home side has never beaten Napoli in their last eight meetings, with a record of three draws and five losses.

Troyes and Paris FC chase the three points

Troyes and Paris FC chase the three points

Two inconsistent sides look to find their footing, with Paris FC a slight favorite in the odds.

Toulouse, Lyon Meet in Even Ligue 1 Clash

Toulouse, Lyon Meet in Even Ligue 1 Clash

Our projection model gives each side a 36% chance of winning, with a 28% probability of a draw.

Nice and Lorient meet with no favorite

Nice and Lorient meet with no favorite

Both sides arrive shaky on defense for a match where chances are expected at both ends.

Le Mans vs Brest: Form vs Crisis

Le Mans vs Brest: Form vs Crisis

The hosts arrive with a 74 percent chance of victory against a visiting side that has lost three of its last five matches.

Arsenal targets Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz

Arsenal targets Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz

The Gunners are looking to strengthen the left flank after Vinicius Jr. signed a new deal with Madrid, while also keeping tabs on promising 17-year-old Georgian winger Andria Barti...

Deportes

FIFA Fines, Suspends Argentina Over Final

Leandro Paredes was hit with a 10-match ban, Molina got seven, and the AFA must pay $321,000 for incidents on the field and in the stands.

Julián Álvarez turns down Arsenal, Atlético won't budge on Barcelona

Julián Álvarez turns down Arsenal, Atlético won't budge on Barcelona

Atlético fans have begun protesting with banners outside the club's training ground.

São Paulo eyes Bakambu as forward option

São Paulo eyes Bakambu as forward option

The 35-year-old Congolese striker became a free agent after leaving Betis, and the Brazilian club is weighing a move to bring him in for the final stretch of the season.

Argentina vs. Brazil in Libertadores quarterfinals

Argentina vs. Brazil in Libertadores quarterfinals

Both Argentine clubs were hoping to avoid Brazilian opposition, but the continent's current power balance has pitted them against teams from Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

    
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