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Chivas favored against Querétaro at the Akron

Chivas favored against Querétaro at the Akron

Guadalajara, second and just a point behind leader Toluca, will look to keep pace at home against a Querétaro side that arrives fifth with its own hopes intact.

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Canada vs Chile: even matchup at BMO Field

Canada vs Chile: even matchup at BMO Field

The model gives Canada a 47% chance of victory against 28% for Chile in a friendly that promises goals on both sides.

Cruz Azul-Toluca, high-stakes clash

Cruz Azul-Toluca, high-stakes clash

Fourth place takes on the league leader at Estadio Banorte, with the statistical model giving a slight edge to Toluca in a wide-open matchup.

UEFA Liga de Naciones

Germany vs. Greece: key Nations League clash

After a draw against the Netherlands, the Mannschaft needs a win at home in Augsburg against a Greece side that arrives fresh off a victory over Serbia and is dreaming of an upset.

USA favored vs. Peru in friendly

USA favored vs. Peru in friendly

The model gives the hosts a 59% chance of victory at Inter.co Stadium and sees a 70% likelihood that both teams find the net.

Northern Ireland Beats Georgia in the 98th

Northern Ireland Beats Georgia in the 98th

Georgia dominated, missed a penalty from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and ended up losing 0-1 to Northern Ireland on a Shea Charles goal in the 98th minute of UEFA Nations League Group B2...

Armenia Beats Latvia 2-0, Tops Group

Armenia Beats Latvia 2-0, Tops Group

Goals from Harutyunyan and Gharibyan sealed a thoroughly dominant performance by Armenia over Latvia in the group C2 opener of the UEFA Nations League.

Maturana: James is a leader who'll make Nacional better

Maturana: James is a leader who'll make Nacional better

The legendary coach highlighted James's ability to elevate his teammates' level, as the midfielder has come off the bench in three straight matches ahead of the clash with Junior.

Switzerland Without Embolo Over Fake Documents Case

Switzerland Without Embolo Over Fake Documents Case

The Atlanta United forward joins Xhaka as the second Swiss national team player sidelined amid an investigation into falsified vaccination certificates.

Spain favored at Wembley; Marquez's debut

Spain favored at Wembley; Marquez's debut

We break down the odds and history behind the five FIFA Window friendlies, with Spain-England, Rafa Marquez's debut and the Haaland-Cristiano showdown as the main attractions.

Messi and Suárez in Daily Contact With Their Fourth-Division Club

Messi and Suárez in Daily Contact With Their Fourth-Division Club

Deportivo LSM's sporting director reveals that both Inter Miami stars hired a company to watch every match and stay in daily touch with the club.

Spain favored over England at Wembley

Spain favored over England at Wembley

With a perfect run in its last five matches and the edge in the head-to-head record, Luis de la Fuente's side enters as the favorite (50%) against an England team looking to turn t...

Czechia-Croatia: even Nations League test

Czechia-Croatia: even Nations League test

With a head-to-head history of two draws and a 3-3 aggregate, the model gives Croatia a 50% chance of winning against 24% for Czechia in a match with strong odds of goals.

City doesn't deny ruling on 114 of 115 charges

City doesn't deny ruling on 114 of 115 charges

The club insists the process "remains ongoing" while the Premier League stays silent on a case dating back to 2023 that could now end in penalties ranging from a fine to expulsion ...

Pinatar-Melilla, Cup showdown

Pinatar-Melilla, Cup showdown

UD Pinatar plays host to an Atlético Melilla side that arrives on the back of two straight losses in a Copa del Rey tie with no prior history between the clubs.

Amistosos Internacionales

Barahona: Costa Rica's back five wasn't trained properly

The Costa Rican fullback revealed that Batista's tactical switch, which ended in a 3-4 collapse against Curacao, had barely been worked on in previous training sessions.

Aguirre: "Peñarol is my place in the world"

Aguirre: "Peñarol is my place in the world"

Peñarol's head coach looked back on his history with the club, noted that 2027 will mark 40 years since his goal, and explained why he feels he can never fully separate himself fro...

Ribadesella and Noja meet in Copa

Ribadesella and Noja meet in Copa

With no head-to-head history or clear reference points, Ribadesella looks to make home field count against a Noja side that arrives unbeaten in its last match.

Lebrijana hosts a struggling Ceuta 6 de Junio

Lebrijana hosts a struggling Ceuta 6 de Junio

The modest Sevillian side hosts a higher-division opponent at the Municipal de Lebrija, one that arrives at the Copa del Rey after four straight losses.

Calatayud hosts Baztán in Copa

Calatayud hosts Baztán in Copa

Carrying two straight losses, Atlético Calatayud hosts an unbeaten-in-its-last-match Baztán at San Íñigo, in a wide-open Copa clash with no head-to-head history between the two sid...

Kane hopes to renew with Bayern in a month

Kane hopes to renew with Bayern in a month

The English striker, whose contract expires at the end of the season and who had been linked with Barcelona, says talks with the Bavarian club are heading in the right direction.

Fermín López reveals a Lamine Yamal gesture from the World Cup

Fermín López reveals a Lamine Yamal gesture from the World Cup

The Barcelona midfielder revealed that Lamine had a shirt ready in his honor, and he also made clear who he'd vote for in the Ballon d'Or.

Anaitasuna, Tedeón square off in Copa

Anaitasuna, Tedeón square off in Copa

Anaitasuna hosts Tedeón, a team with little on record, at the Txerloia in a winner-take-all Copa tie.

FIFA Mulls Merging Fall International Windows

FIFA Mulls Merging Fall International Windows

The plan aims to cut down on travel for players while ten key matches unfold, including Messi's farewell with Argentina and Spain's opener against England at Wembley.

Australia Draws 1-1 with Brazil After Leading

Australia Draws 1-1 with Brazil After Leading

Irankunda put the Socceroos ahead with a stunning free kick, but Rayan equalized for Brazil in the dying minutes in Queensland.

Bellingham named England's player of the year again

Bellingham named England's player of the year again

The Real Madrid midfielder was pivotal as the Three Lions marched to third place at the World Cup, and now the fans have honored him once more.

Brobbey injured, Netherlands call up Zirkzee

Brobbey injured, Netherlands call up Zirkzee

The Sunderland striker will miss the Netherlands' next three Nations League matches after feeling discomfort in his hamstring against Germany.

Four Top Leagues Demand FIFA Overhaul

Four Top Leagues Demand FIFA Overhaul

The four leagues accuse Infantino of "actively promoting abusive initiatives" and are calling for clear governance limits after the collapse of the plan to sell World Cup stakes.

Vieira Takes Over a Senegal in Crisis

Vieira Takes Over a Senegal in Crisis

From an Africa Cup title to a round of 16 exit, a flight that never showed up, and Thiaw's dismissal: here's how the collapse unfolded, and it's now up to the new coach to stop it.

USMNT: No Pulisic, Cavan Sullivan Emerges

USMNT: No Pulisic, Cavan Sullivan Emerges

Pochettino called up 13 players with no prior national team experience while Sullivan, just 16 years old, already ranks among MLS's best.

    
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