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Al Nassr hosts Al Fateh with Ronaldo center stage

Al Nassr hosts Al Fateh with Ronaldo center stage

The home side arrives with a 68 percent chance of victory at Al-Awwal Park, backed by a solid defense and strong attacking output.

By EnPelotas Staff
Inter, Betis Clash in High-Scoring Showdown

Inter, Betis Clash in High-Scoring Showdown

Betis is favored with a 55% chance of winning, but Inter arrives unbeaten for this Club Friendlies matchup.

Alavés, Getafe Meet Without Clear Favorite

Alavés, Getafe Meet Without Clear Favorite

The home side looks to get back on track at home against a Getafe team that leans on its defense as its greatest strength.

San Lorenzo vs Union Santa Fe in the Primera Division

San Lorenzo vs Union Santa Fe in the Primera Division

Both sides need a win at the Nuevo Gasometro to climb out of the bottom of group A after rough starts to the season.

Aldosivi vs Tigre in Argentina's Primera División

Aldosivi vs Tigre in Argentina's Primera División

The league's bottom side is chasing its first win against a Tigre team with better numbers but no overwhelming edge in the standings.

Arsenal circles Osimhen as attacking market heats up

Arsenal circles Osimhen as attacking market heats up

The London club is holding talks with Galatasaray, while Tottenham formally register their interest in Liverpool's Gakpo.

Barticciotto turns down Colo Colo, stays in Argentina

Barticciotto turns down Colo Colo, stays in Argentina

The forward developed at Universidad Catolica could go out on loan to one of three Argentine clubs that have already shown interest.

Copa Libertadores

Libertadores sets record with seven Round of 16 draws

None of the seven matches played in the first week produced a winner, something that had never happened in nearly four decades under this format.

Udinese-Padova: favorite lacking clarity in Coppa Italia

Udinese-Padova: favorite lacking clarity in Coppa Italia

The Serie A side aims to halt three straight defeats against a lower-division opponent that has won four of its last five matches.

Mbappé: we're going to win titles this year

Mbappé: we're going to win titles this year

The French forward says he trusts Mourinho and wants to bring back the smiles at the Bernabeu after a trophy-less 2024-25 campaign.

Colo Colo Must Pay Lezcano $400,000 After FIFA Ruling

Colo Colo Must Pay Lezcano $400,000 After FIFA Ruling

FIFA recognized a partial debt for breach of contract owed to the Paraguayan forward, who had sought $870,000.

Boca makes changes for Platense with Sudamericana in mind

Boca makes changes for Platense with Sudamericana in mind

Arruabarrena rests Merentiel, Di Lollo and Lozano, but does not touch the tactical setup or the core group that has been working.

Catanzaro vs Südtirol in Coppa Italia

Catanzaro vs Südtirol in Coppa Italia

The home side arrives with three wins in its last five matches while the visitors have gone five games without a victory.

Dortmund Host Roma in Club Friendlies

Dortmund Host Roma in Club Friendlies

The German side enters as the favorite with a 48 percent chance of victory in a matchup where both squads are looking to sharpen their form at Signal Iduna Park.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Racing: fan group talks with players ahead of Banfield

Unlike what happened at San Lorenzo, the message was one of support for the squad's leaders during a moment of crisis for the Academia.

Man United vs Milan: English side favored

Man United vs Milan: English side favored

United arrive with an edge in the recent head-to-head record and stronger offensive numbers, while Milan lean on the defensive solidity they've shown in their last few matches.

LaLiga EA Sports

Barcelona favored to defend LaLiga crown, per ESPN experts

Three of four ESPN panelists believe the Blaugrana will hold onto the throne, though Rodra is backing a Mourinho-led Madrid.

MLS dominates Liga MX in Leagues Cup opener

MLS dominates Liga MX in Leagues Cup opener

US clubs racked up 94 points to Mexico's 68, with 27 wins to 19, in a gap that goes well beyond the scoreline.

Chelsea Sets 120M Pound Ultimatum for Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea Sets 120M Pound Ultimatum for Enzo Fernandez

Maresca, the City manager, ruled out making any moves on the very day the Blues' deadline expired.

Deportes

De Jong Denies Refusing to Play in Champions League

The Dutch midfielder gave an interview to clarify that his knee ligament injury was accidental and that he remains on good terms with the coaching staff.

Brighton hosts Bologna in friendly

Brighton hosts Bologna in friendly

The home side enters as the favorite with a 52% win probability at the American Express Stadium.

Tottenham vs Hoffenheim in friendly

Tottenham vs Hoffenheim in friendly

Spurs arrive with three wins and a draw and no losses, while the German side is also enjoying a strong start to the season.

Bayern-Leipzig: heavyweight German clash at the Allianz Arena

Bayern-Leipzig: heavyweight German clash at the Allianz Arena

Bayern arrives in fine form with four wins in its last five matches, while Leipzig looks to shore up its defense.

Liga Premier

Rodri's future in limbo: Maresca won't guarantee he stays at City

The Italian coach admits the transfer window is open for buying and selling, and won't shut the door on Barcelona's interest.

Chelsea vs Real Sociedad: Basques favored

Chelsea vs Real Sociedad: Basques favored

Real Sociedad enters as the favorite with a 47% probability in a matchup expected to be tight and high scoring.

Bellingham back, praises Mourinho in preseason

Bellingham back, praises Mourinho in preseason

The English midfielder joined training after the World Cup and expressed his excitement about working with the new Portuguese coach.

Álvarez Wants Out of Atlético, Club Says No

Álvarez Wants Out of Atlético, Club Says No

The forward told Diego Simeone he wants a change of scenery, with Barcelona and Arsenal circling, but the club will not entertain offers for him.

Liga Premier

United's $115M vs. Rivals' $450M

Carrick admits the transfer window fell short and the club needs more resources to compete for the Premier League title.

Celta-Osasuna postponed to Thursday over pitch condition

Celta-Osasuna postponed to Thursday over pitch condition

The heat wave that hit Galicia last week set back the pitch's recovery just after it had received LaLiga's approval.

Barthez rejoins France as goalkeeping coach with Zidane

Barthez rejoins France as goalkeeping coach with Zidane

The legendary 1998 and 2000 goalkeeper reunites with his former teammate on the national team's coaching staff.

    
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