Palmeiras are among the favourites to win the Copa Libertadores this year (Luis Moura/WPP/Lancepress!)
Even though the tournament is currently on a break – considering there will be Copa Sudamericana action – it is always a good time to analyse the Copa Libertadores, South America’s equivalent to the UEFA Champions League.
A competition historically dominated by Brazilian and Argentinian teams, this year things might be a bit different. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the Copa will be played from January to November. That’s quite a big change, because last year’s edition went from January to July. There was also an increase of the teams participating, as the number went up from 38 in 2016 to 47 in 2017.
However, more teams don’t nec…
Joselu thanked Real Madrid for everything you have helped me to feel throughout my life , after his departure from Santiago Bernabeu was confirmed.
Los Blancos triggered the option to sign the Spain striker on a permanent basis on Thursday, having spent the 2023-24 season on loan from Espanyol.
However, it was announced just 24 hours later that the 34-year-old, who was previously with Madrid between 2009 and 2012, will depart the club for a second time to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Gharafa.
Despite largely appearing as a substitute, Joselu chipped in with an impressive 18 goals from 49 appearances for Carlo Ancelotti s side last season, including a brace to secure victory in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
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Manchester City crowned treble champions
While Pep Guardiola might have guided Manchester City on a major Premier League romp since arriving at the Etihad back in 2016, the former Barcelona boss had made it abundantly clear that European success was at the top of his priorities.
Publicly stating that his record-breaking tenure with the English giants would not be complete if he couldn’t guide City to a maiden Champions League crown, the Spanish tactician finally achieved arguably his greatest achievement back in June.
Pinching a 1-0 victory against Italian heavyweights Inter Milan out in Istanbul as they secured a 1-0 victory, Man City also made plenty of history.
Becoming the first Premier League club since their bitter local rivals Manchester United in 1999…
The Premier League is over again for another season with fans having to wait until August 10 to get their fix of top-flight action.
Manchester City can reflect on becoming the first team to retain the title in a decade, having held off the strong challenge from Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp s side recorded the third-highest points total in Premier League history but it was still not enough to dethrone City.
Omnisport takes a look at some of the best Opta numbers from another gripping season of Premier League football.
May 13 quite an important day in folklore!
— Manchester City (@ManCity)
44 Ilkay Gundogan s goal for City in November s Manchester derby completed a stunning 44-pass move more than any goal in the Premier League thi…
Fernando Torres believes the current Spain squad is better than the one that lifted the 2010 FIFA World Cup trophy in South Africa.
Spain s title defence started on the worst possible note after they were dismantled 5-1 by the Netherlands in their Group B opener on Friday a repeat of the 2010 World Cup final.
Vicente del Bosque s squad have been criticised for being too old following the defeat in Salvador, which was the first time Spain had conceded five goals in a match since losing 6-2 to Scotland in 1963.
But speaking ahead of Spain s second Group B fixture against Chile on Wednesday, Torres said the team in Brazil was an improvement on the side that took to the field four years ago.
We are the same as we were a week ago, or four years ago. The team has matur…
Sparks will fly tonight at Lambeau Field as the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers add a new chapter to their historic 93-year-old rivalry. These two franchises have met 187 times since 1930, with the the Pack holding a commanding 107-75-7 advantage since that first fateful meeting. If it’s true that familiarity breeds contempt, then there should be no shortage of bad blood this evening on Thursday Night Football.
While there are a number of different subscription-based TV channels and streaming services available to watch this game… did you know that you can also live stream Lions vs. Packers directly from legal sports betting sites?
In Canada, bet365 is one of our most trusted NFL betting sites — and the premier platform that offers NFL live stream…
What a difference a few days can make. Urban Meyer has been removed as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars in what will go down as one of the worst hires in NFL history.
Now the Jags face AFC South rivals the Houston Texans in a battle for one team to reach their third win of the season. Don’t miss our NFL picks and predictions for the Texans vs. Jaguars.
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Coming out of the bye, the Kansas City Chiefs are big double-digit favorites entering Sunday night vs. the Tennessee Titans, who might not have some key pieces on defense.
With the game script favoring the Kansas City rushing game and Isiah Pacheco’s rushing total inflating, is the best bet on the running back who has been the favorite in the red zone?
Check out my best NFL prop picks for Sunday Night Football’s Week 9 matchup between the Titans and Chiefs.
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The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles hit Corinthians Arena for the first-ever NFL game in Brazil, and with one of the highest totals of the week, we should expect offensive fireworks for Friday Night Football.
Here is a trio of NFL player props to kick-start the weekend and complement this clash between the pair of NFC contenders.
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The regular season is coming to an end, and now we’re seeing teams start to rush to wrap up their spot in the playoffs. We’ve got a smaller NFL odds Sunday slate than usual with more games taking place earlier in Week 15, but we still have plenty of action to wager on.
We’re studying the first touchdown scorer markets to find three players who offer the perfect mix of value and opportunity to deliver some healthy returns.
Here are my best free NFL picks for first touchdown scorers on Sunday, December 17.
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