<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major League Soccer</a> continues to be a league of choice to many around the world, many big stars, high priced signings, and aging Americans have come to MLS looking to make an impact, but they didn’t. 



In our first part of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-15-worst-signings-in-mls-history-20201229-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">biggest flops in MLS history</a>, we took into account every season from 1996 until 2022. Now we have created a more modern list of some of the biggest crashes in MLS’ recent history. 



It’s a list no player ever wants to be on but sadly many find their way onto. Here are the biggest flop signings in MLS since 2020. 



<h2>Taxiarchis Fountas </h2>



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Taxi’s numbers are not that bad, 18 goals in 38 games, despite the Greek international’s talent, he had serious off the field issues. Fountas was twice suspended for using racial language first at a teammate and then an opponent. His contract was terminated by the league. 



<h2>Cecilio Domínguez </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240103_BUS_95726_Cecilio-Dominguez-1024x576_dd432c72.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-95728" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Cecilio-Dominguez-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Cecilio-Dominguez-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Cecilio-Dominguez-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Cecilio-Dominguez-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/Cecilio-Dominguez.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Cecilio Domínguez</figcaption></figure>



The Paraguayan international came to MLS as one of the best players of the Argentine league, a lukewarm first season was followed by a second season which saw Cecilio Domínguez suspended by the league for a domestic violence incident. His contract was terminated. 



<h2>Tomás Pochettino </h2>



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Argentine midfielder Tomás Pochettino was on fire for Talleres in Argentina before his arrival to MLS and Austin FC. Many pundits had it as the steal of the season in 2020. The Pochettino that showed up to MLS was a shell of himself, with a poor 2021 season. Tomás Pochettino was loaned out and later sold. 


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<h2>Rodrigo Piñeiro </h2>



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Uruguayan Rodrigo Piñeiro was set to help Nashville in 2021, but home sickness and some mental health issues got in the way and the young talent only played 2 games for the club. According to Rodrigo Piñeiro, Nashville did little to help his cause when he moved to the United States. 



<h2>Jürgen Damm </h2>



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Once considered one of the best Mexican wingers of the last 5 years, Jürgen Damm came to MLS from Tigres, it was a sensational move for Atlanta United. Damm was horrible in his only season in MLS with 0 goals in 24 lifeless games. 



<h2>Nicolás Figal </h2>



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Before moving to Boca Juniors, talented but exposed defender Nicolás Figal was playing for some very poor Inter Miami teams. Today Figal is one of the Argentine league’s top defenders and begs the question, how bad was Inter Miami? 



<h2>Jurgen Locadia </h2>



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A miserable output of 2 goals in 26 games in his loan spell at FC Cincinnati was all Jurgen Locadia could muster. Today the former PSV striker plays in Iran. 


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<h2>Douglas Costa </h2>



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When a player comes with a CV that states, Juventus, Bayern Munich, and the Brazilian national team, you expect big things. The Galaxy got a mild and disinterested version of Douglas Costa. 8 goals in 51 games and a lot of walking on the field. 



<h2>Javier Hernández </h2>



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Chicharito was supposed to be Carlos Vela 2.0 and after a dismal first season with the Galaxy he did come back strong for a 17 and 18 goal season, then an injury sidelined him for much of 2023 and the Chicharito era in LA ended with 39 goals in 82 games, no titles, and a LA Galaxy in a crisis it has yet to get up from.

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Happy New Year! It’s 2024 and in the soccer world it is going to be a huge 12 months. From the start of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS season</a> which will be all or nothing for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>’s Inter Miami to the Copa America in the dog days of summer to even the Euros in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/germany" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Germany</a>, a lot is going on in 2024. 



Another highlight for 2024 will be the Summer Olympics in France, where many teams will be fighting with clubs to get some of their top young U-23 talent for the tournament. 



How ever you look at it, 2024 is shaping up to be a big year in the world’s game, here are some coach’s, clubs, and players wishes for 2024! 



<h2>2024 New Year’s wishlist </h2>


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USMNT 



A deep run in the Copa America. Gregg Berhalter’s side wants to finally put all that YouTube Vlogger and pundit talk to rest and show they are truly a golden generation. A strong Copa America or even winning the title would officially silence a lot of people, especially those who make a living online bad mouthing the US Soccer program. 



Lionel Messi 



At the tail end of his great career the GOAT is focused on one objective, winning the Copa America with Argentina. Sure, there is club duty with Inter Miami, but make no mistake about it, that comes in second, a Copa America victory and momentum in MLS might mean Lionel shoots for 2026 as his last dance. 



Manchester United 



A new manager and a path forward, Erik ten Hag’s time as manager has been abysmal despite a promising start. The former Ajax man has led the Red Devils to an underachieving 53-26-11 record. Now that 25 percent of the club has been purchased by Jim Ratcliffe, fans are hoping for a resurgence in all aspects. 


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Cristiano Ronaldo 



Staying relevant, CR7 will always be in the spotlight, but can he stay relevant among the best players in the world? That is a harder question, and one Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping to answer with highlight goals and breaking records. 



Inter Miami 



Win MLS Cup or be a laughingstock, if Inter Miami win with Messi it will legitimize the club and the league, if the team falls short all the jokes about a Barcelona senior side will only hurt the club and MLS. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="682" height="1024" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240101_BUS_95425_GettyImages-1786906325-682x1024_dd26d17c.webp&amp;width=682&amp;height=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-93755" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/GettyImages-1786906325-682x1024.jpg 682w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/GettyImages-1786906325-200x300.jpg 200w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/GettyImages-1786906325-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/GettyImages-1786906325-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/GettyImages-1786906325-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/GettyImages-1786906325-scaled.jpg 1706w" sizes="(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px"></figure><figcaption>FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 10: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF hoist his trophy during the Ballon d’Or trophy presentation at DRV PNK Stadium on November 10, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Christian Pulisic 



Having a career year, the USMNT and AC Milan winger needs to do one thing and one thing only in 2024, stay healthy, so far so good. 



England 



Win the 2024 Euros, all this talk about England being a power or a top team in world soccer, but where is the silverware? 



Harry Kane 



Finally lift a trophy! The England star is hoping his move to Bayern Munich will pay off in the championship column. 



Real Madrid 



Easy, sign Kylian Mbappé. 



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Neymar 



Come back stronger than ever after his knee injury but will it matter playing in the Saudi Pro League? For many Neymar is already a “former” player. 



Brazil 



Get a top-level coach to guide Brazil back to where they used to be. 



Arsenal 



Please don’t choke, please don’t choke! They really need that Premier League title! 


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Gio Reyna 



Sign with a team where he can finally play consistently. 



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European Super League 



Get 1 club other than Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign up. 



Pep Guardiola 



Silently win another treble. 



Jadon Sancho 



Leave Manchester United and get his career back on track.

2024 New Year’s wishes for these soccer clubs and players

2024 New Year’s wishes for these soccer clubs and players - Bolavip US

The IFFHS (International Federation of Football History &amp; Statistics) put out their ranking for the top 10 soccer players in 2023, and there was one glaring omission, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Al Nassr</a> star has 53 goals in 2023 but none of that mattered apparently as “better” leagues were taken into consideration.



The ranking has Erling Haaland in first followed by Kylian Mbappé in second and Lionel Messi, who played half the year with PSG and the other half with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami </a>in third.



Not happy with what he saw on Instagram, Cristiano Ronaldo responded to the ranking on A Bola, a Portuguese sports website, with some emojis.



<h2>CR7 responds to IFFHS 2023 ranking</h2>



Cristiano Ronaldo responded to the ranking by placing four emojis, “😂😂😂🙈”. CR7 seems to think the ranking is a joke and while his season has been impressive numerically, the numbers were achieved in the Saudi Pro League.



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Under that same analysis, seeing Messi in third is questionable given that he did not play the last 2 months of the MLS season with an injury despite the initial buzz and good form of Inter Miami, the team fumbled near the end of the season missing the MLS playoffs.



The IFFHS ranking is as follows:



1 – Erling Haaland 2- Kylian Mbappé 3- Lionel Messi 4- Rodri 5 – Jude Bellingham 6- Kevin De Bryune 7 – Harry Kane 8 – Bernardo Silva 9 – Vinicius Jr 10 – Lautaro Martínez

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to IFFHS 2023 The Best ranking

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to IFFHS 2023 The Best ranking - Bolavip US

When top stars like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karim Benzema</a>, N’Golo Kante, Neymar, and Riyad Mahrez made the choice to go to play in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-pro-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saudi Pro League</a>, they knew that aside from a monster salary there would be a lot of perks.



According to SunSport some of the gifts include a Ferrari SF90 Spider, Bugatti’s, and Lamborghini’s to be given to the SPL top players. Not only that but some players will be getting a trip to the Maldives for their families.



Other accessories include luxury watches from Jacob and C Bugatti Chiron timepieces, Chopard L.U.C Lunar models which are valued at around $68,000.



<h2>Details of luxury Christmas gifts for SPL top players</h2>


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“We have top level stars, and they deserve rare things, and we want to show them that they are treated as unique, because they are unique,” a source told SunSport.



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“Christmas is going to be very good for some of the players and staff members”, the source indicated. The Saudi Pro League has been off to a flying start in its newer and more star packed version.



Al Hilal is in first with 50 points, Al- Nassr of CR7 is in second with 43 points, Al Ittihad are in sixth with a three game losing streak now coached by Marcelo Gallardo.


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Cristiano Ronaldo is living up to his superstar status with 19 goals and 9 assists.

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Fbref Stats’ most viewed soccer players per country in 2023 raised some eyebrows as to which player gets searched or looked up the most around the world.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> was a clear winner by a mile as he was the most searched soccer player in the United States, not only that Messi was the most searched or viewed in all 50 states! A landslide victory for the Argentine.



Messi was also the most searched in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argentina</a>, Turkey, Canada, Belgium, China, Italy, South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, among others. A shock entry was Moisés Caicedo of Ecuador who was the most viewed in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. 



In Colombia it was Guti, the long retired former Real Madrid player, although that could be an error. In Mexico the most viewed was Santiago Gimenez.



<h2>Most viewed teams by country</h2>


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The most viewed teams by country came down to River Plate in Argentina, Liverpool in Hungry, Arsenal in Japan and the Netherlands. Manchester United continued its stronghold of most of the United Kingdom. India and China also were homes for Manchester United.



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When it came to by most searched or viewed by city, David Beckham was the most viewed in Copenhagen! Cristiano Ronaldo in Lisboa, Lionel Messi in Milan, Rome, and Munich.


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It’s that time of year again, it’s the Holiday Season, the time of giving and many people are traveling all over the world to spend time with their respective families and loved ones. 



When people travel, the best gift to give someone is something sports related and if you live abroad, taking the local soccer team’s kit as a gift to a brother, sister, dad, or uncle never fails. 



Below is a list of some hot items one might want to consider for the holiday season. Many of them can be found at the local stores, team websites, or eBay and Amazon. 



<h2>Lionel Messi Pink Inter Miami Kit </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231218_BUS_92935_Lionel-Messi-1024x576_3ebe17f6.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi in 2023" class="wp-image-74372" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Lionel-Messi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Lionel-Messi-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Lionel-Messi-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Lionel-Messi-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Lionel-Messi.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi, #10 of Inter Miami CF, looks on from the field against the FC Cincinnati.</figcaption></figure>



Messi’s first Inter Miami kit is one of the hottest selling items in the world. Voted as one of the trendiest articles of clothes in 2023, the pink kit is a must have before the team changes design and sponsor for next season. The going price for Messi’s number 10 is between $130-200 and can be purchased on the Adidas or MLS website. 


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<h2>Big Bang and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Watch </h2>



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Hublot released the Big Bang for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and the watch has become a huge collector’s item. The watch is perfect to wear in a sporting, elegant, or beach environment. 



<h2>A Foosball Table </h2>



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Want the family to join together for some family competition while not having to step outside? Well, a Foosball Table is where you can’t go wrong. Going from $200 to $600 at Dick’s Sporting Goods. 



<h2>Subscription packages </h2>



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Yeah, as simple as a swipe of a credit card, get your family members or loved ones their best local sports streaming package. If you are in Latin America, you can get the family the Star+ package which has sports and soccer leagues from all over the world. If you are in the US go for broke and get Peacock and ESPN streaming services for a loved one. 


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<h2>Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Soccer Ball </h2>



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The Euro 2024 is right around the corner, and why not get your loved ones the official match ball by Adidas. The going rate is $40 at Dick’s Sporting Goods. 



<h2>Real Madrid Santiago Bernabéu Lego Stadium </h2>



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Love Legos? How about building the Santiago Bernabéu? It’s possible as the Lego stores in Spain have a custom-made offer for any soccer fan. Lego sells the set for $400.


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The new format of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa">FIFA Club World Cup</a> will be one of the most anticipated events in 2025. The tournament will have 32 participants from all around the globe with the presence of all six confederations guaranteed.



In order to avoid a big controversy with the schedule, FIFA chose the summer as the best window. The year (2025) is also ideal considering there are no big events such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">World Cup</a>, UEFA Euro, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/copa-america">Copa America</a> or Olympic Games.


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“The dates have been set to ensure that the scheduling of the tournament is harmoniously aligned with the International Match Calendar to allow sufficient time between the tournament final and the start of the season in many domestic leagues globally, and considering that a minimum of three days of rest between matches should be guaranteed in order to safeguard player welfare.”



<h2>When will the new FIFA World Cup be played?</h2>



The first edition of the new FIFA World Cup will be played in 2025 from June 15 to July 13 in the United States.



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<h2>What is the new format of the FIFA Club World Cup?</h2>



The new format of the FIFA World Cup 2025 has been confirmed and these are the most important aspects of it:



<ul><li>A group stage composed of eight groups of four teams per group playing in a single-game round-robin format.</li><li>The top two teams per group progressing to the round of 16.</li><li>A direct single-match knockout stage from the round of 16 to the final</li><li>No third-place play-off.</li></ul>


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<h2>How many teams will participate in the new FIFA Club World Cup?</h2>



The new FIFA Club World Cup will have 32 participants from six confederations. 4 teams from Africa (CAF), 4 teams from Asia (AFC), 12 teams from Europe (UEFA), 4 teams from North, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), 1 team from Oceania and 6 teams from South America (CONMEBOL).


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<h2>Which teams have already qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?</h2>



Asia: Al Hilal SFC and Urawa Red Diamonds.



Europe: Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSG, Inter Milan, Porto and Benfica. 



North, Central America and the Caribbean: Monterrey, Seattle Sounders and Club Leon.



Oceania: Auckland City FC.



South America: Palmeiras, Flamengo and Fluminense.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/club-america">America</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tigres-uanl">Tigres UANL</a> will determine the champion of Apertura 2023 in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liga-mx">Liga MX</a> when they clash today at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Read here to find out how to watch the game online free in the US.



<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/9208870?irad=391731&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">[Watch America vs Tigres UANL online FREE on Fubo]</a>



America had a great performance in the first leg at Estadio Universitario, but only managed to rescue a 1-1 draw. Henry Martin, Julian Quiñones and Diego Valdes looked unstoppable and, in a key factor for the second match, the overall physical condition of the team seemed way better compared to the veterans of Tigres. They’re going for their 14th title.


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Meanwhile, Tigres UANL want to become only the fourth back-to-back champions in the history of short tournaments in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mexico">Mexico</a> after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pumas-unam">Pumas UNAM</a>, Club Leon and Atlas. However, they’ll have to change a lot of things if they want to claim their ninth title playing on the road.







<h2>When will America vs Tigres UANL be played?</h2>



America and Tigres UANL will play the second leg of the final in Liga MX’s Apertura 2023 today at 8:30 PM (ET). If the aggregate score ends in a draw, the series go to extra time and then a possible penalty shootout. Position on the standings is no longer a tiebreaker.


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<h2>America vs Tigres UANL: Time by State in the US</h2>



ET: 8:30 PM CT: 7:30 PM MT: 6:30 PM PT: 5:30 PM



<h2>How to watch Tigres UANL vs America in the US</h2>



The final match to determine the champions of Liga MX’s Apertura 2023 between America and Tigres UANL will be available in the US on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/9208870?irad=391731&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a>. 



Other options in the United States are Univision, TUDN USA, Univision NOW, TUDN.com, TUDN App and ViX.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carlo-ancelotti">Carlo Ancelotti</a> has won everything with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a>, and yet his continuity as the team’s coach is in suspense. In recent months, a significant offer from the Brazilian national team has caused enormous uncertainty.



Ancelotti has won two Champions League titles and a Spanish league with Real Madrid. However, the 2022-2023 season was an absolute failure as they did not secure any titles. Since that moment, rumors have been swirling.



Meanwhile, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brazil">Brazil</a> once again failed in their attempt to win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">World Cup</a> in Qatar, leading to the dismissal of Tite. As a result, right at that moment, Carlo Ancelotti became the ideal candidate to replace him.



Nevertheless, Ancelotti decided to honor his contract in Spain, so Brazil had to appoint Fernando Diniz as interim coach. This was a clear signal that they were waiting to make the final decision heading toward the 2026 World Cup.



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<h2>Carlo Ancelotti would prefer Real Madrid over Brazil</h2>



The Brazilian Football Confederation has publicly declared that Carlo Ancelotti has an offer to lead them, but the Italian coach has been very cautious in his statements. Despite that, before the match against Villarreal, the legend dropped a hint about his future when asked if the contract renewal would be a good Christmas present from the club.







“I think the gift is already here, and it’s continuing to be the coach of Real Madrid, which is the most important thing. I’ve said it, we have time to think about that (contract renewal).”


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Minutes later, another reporter asked Ancelotti what he would do if Real Madrid presented him a contract renewal offer tomorrow. “I believe that if the club is happy, they already know that I am happy. So, I think there is no rush or issues for renewing.”



If Ancelotti’s stance is true, and his intention is to renew with Real Madrid, Brazil will have a serious problem considering he was their favorite candidate. Time is running out as the Copa America is next year, and the World Cup is getting closer.


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All soccer leagues in Turkey are officially suspended as a result of wild scenes from the match between Ankaragucu and Rizespor on Monday evening. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but the story of the day was Ankaragucu’s president Faruk Koca rushing to the field in a rage and punching referee Halil Umut Meler in the face. 



Not only that but images have shown that Meler was kicked by various unidentified assailants while he was on the ground holding his hands to his face. Meler suffered a swollen eye because of the attack and needed to be helped back to the dressing room by police. 



The Turkish Football Federation did not hesitate to take harsh action by the barbaric act of a club president and formally suspended all activity indefinitely. In a statement the TFF stated, “The related club, the club chairman, club officials and all those guilty of attacking referee Umut Meler will be punished in the strongest terms possible.” 



<h2>Turkey president calls Halil Umut Meler </h2>


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Disgusted by what he saw, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tweeted: “Sport means peace and brotherhood. Sport is incompatible with violence. We will never allow violence to take place in Turkish sports.” 



Laying in his hospital bed with a neck brace, Meler received a call from Erdogan who told the battered referee, “We are truly very, very sad, may God give you health… It saddened me in a serious way to watch such things.” 



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Meler told the president that he was being taken care of in the hospital and thanked the leader for his call. Pundits from all over the world have condemned the actions that took place and the TFF is set to issue unprecedented punishment for what happened to Meler. 



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Meler is a well-respected referee who has officiated at the Champions League level, while Ankaragucu’s president Faruk Koca was twice elected to Turkey’s parliament as part of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AK Party and was arrested after the attack according to reports.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-to-be-featured-in-gta-vi-20231206-BUS-90230.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CR7</a> continues to lead the pack in the digital world, not only is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">C</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ristiano Ronaldo </a>the most followed sports star on Instagram, now he can claim to be the most googled sports celebrity in 2023. 



A Google report was released in October where Ronaldo had earned 199.4 million searches in 2023, CR7 is always one to keep informed about and with his move to Al-Nassr taking center stage, it helped Ronaldo top the list. 



Not only was Cristiano Ronaldo the most searched athlete in 2023, but he is also the most searched athlete in the last 25 years! CR7 led the sports category while Spiderman was the most searched superhero in 25 years, The Wolf of Wall Street was the most searched movie, and New York the most searched city. 



<h2>Cristiano Ronaldo searches in 2023 </h2>


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The top 10 most searched athletes in 2023 according to a report issued by Google are: 



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Cristiano Ronaldo – 199.4 million searches (football) Neymar – 140.9 million searches (football) <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> – 104.4 million searches (football) <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> – 72.1 million searches (NBA) Virat Kohli – 68.0 million searches (cricket) Kylian Mbappe – 63.7 million searches (football) Carlos Alcaraz – 60.0 million searches (tennis) Novak Djokovic – 58.4 million searches (tennis) Erling Haaland – 43.4 million searches (football) Lewis Hamilton – 34.9 million searches (Formula 1) 



Cristiano Ronaldo is currently on a two-year deal with Al Nassr, he will play with the Saudi club until June of 2025. In the Saudi Pro League, the 38-year-old has 16 goals in 15 matches. 


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CR7 also has 3 goals in 4 games in the AFC Championship, over the weekend Ronaldo scored and assisted in the Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh which Al Nassr won 4-1.

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Santos has been relegated, for the first time in their 111-year history the famed club will not play in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brazil" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brazil</a>’s topflight. Santos are 8-time Brazilian champions but more famously they are a three-time Copa Libertadores winner, winning two with Pele, and one with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/neymar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Neymar</a>.



Santos would also win two, what is now known today as, Club World Cups in 1962 and 1963, all led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pele" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pele</a>. Far removed from their glory years this season Santos finished 17th and are one of four clubs that got relegated after going winless in their last 5 matches.



The end result was fans crying, running on the pitch, and outside the stadium destroying property. Images coming through show a fire that looks more like a bomb explosion.



<h2>Santos relegated</h2>



Brazilian police reported small riots all over the neighborhood where Santos plays, where many supporters torched cars that were parked in the streets. Brazil is one of the most competitive leagues in the world where major teams get relegated often.


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In fact, only Flamengo and Sao Paulo are the only remaining teams who have never been relegated. The winner of the league was a team that only a few seasons ago was relegated and returned much stronger, Palmeiras.



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">🇧🇷😨 Chaotic scenes in the streets of Vila Belmiro after Santos were relegated for the first time in their history. 🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/Vitunhu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vitunhu</a> <a href="https://t.co/MEv7lNLAyT">pic.twitter.com/MEv7lNLAyT</a>— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Football__Tweet/status/1732738859706769429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Inter Miami target Luis Suarez scored two goals in his final game at Gremio to have the Porto Alegre side finish second in the league.


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Santos earned an 11-17-10 record during the year and could not save themselves from the drop, while Vasco Da Gama, another legendary team were able to survive in the final match day.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cyprus">Cyprus</a> will host Spain today at Alphamega Stadium in Limassol as part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uefa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 UEFA Euro</a> qualifiers. The home side will be looking for its first points in the group, while the visitors will try to get a new victory to stay at the top of the standings. Read here to find out the kick-off time of the game and how to watch it or live stream free in different parts of the world.



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Cyprus no longer have the possibility of advancing to the UEFA Euro 2024 after a disastrous campaign in the qualifiers. Seven defeats in seven matches with two goals scored and 25 against. Now, they face a world power.


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Meanwhile, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain">Spain</a> achieved the objective and have qualified for the continental tournament. Despite a shaky start with a loss in Scotland, Luis de la Fuente and his players responded with four consecutive victories and will be one of the favorite teams to lift the trophy in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/germany">Germany</a> next year.







<h2>Cyprus vs Spain: Kick-Off Time</h2>



Argentina:&nbsp;2 PM&nbsp; Australia:&nbsp;3 AM (AEST) (Friday) Bangladesh:&nbsp;11 PM Belgium:&nbsp;6 PM&nbsp; Brazil:&nbsp;2 PM&nbsp; Canada:&nbsp;12 PM (ET) Croatia:&nbsp;6 PM&nbsp; Cyprus:&nbsp;7 PM Denmark:&nbsp;6 PM Egypt:&nbsp;7 PM France:&nbsp;6 PM Germany:&nbsp;6 PM Ghana:&nbsp;5 PM Greece:&nbsp;7 PM India: 10:30 PM Indonesia:&nbsp;1 AM (Friday) Ireland:&nbsp;5 PM Israel:&nbsp;7 PM Italy:&nbsp;6 PM Jamaica:&nbsp;12 PM&nbsp; Kenya:&nbsp;8 PM&nbsp; Malaysia:&nbsp;1 AM (Friday) Mexico:&nbsp;11 AM Morocco:&nbsp;6 PM Netherlands:&nbsp;6 PM New Zealand:&nbsp;6 AM (Friday) Nigeria:&nbsp;6 PM Norway:&nbsp;6 PM Philippines:&nbsp;1 AM (Friday) Poland:&nbsp;6 PM Portugal:&nbsp;5 PM Saudi Arabia:&nbsp;8 PM Serbia:&nbsp;6 PM Singapore:&nbsp;1 AM (Friday) South Africa:&nbsp;7PM Spain:&nbsp;6 PM Sweden:&nbsp;6 PM Switzerland:&nbsp;6 PM UAE:&nbsp;9 PM UK:&nbsp;5 PM United States:&nbsp;12 PM (ET)



<h2>How To Watch Cyprus vs Spain in your Country</h2>



Argentina:&nbsp;ESPN Argentina, Star+, ESPN2 Argentina Australia:&nbsp;Optus Sport Bangladesh:&nbsp;SONY TEN 1 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 1 Belgium:&nbsp;<a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011lkQEQ" rel="sponsored nofollow">DAZN Belgium</a>, Eleven Sports 1 Belgium, Play Sports Brazil:&nbsp;Star+ Canada:&nbsp;<a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lkQQp" rel="sponsored nofollow">DAZN Canada</a> Croatia:&nbsp;Sportklub 6 Croatia Cyprus:&nbsp;RIK 1 Denmark:&nbsp;TV 2 Play Denmark Egypt:&nbsp;beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports HD 1, TOD France:&nbsp;L’Equipe Web Germany:&nbsp;DAZN1, <a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011lkQEQ" rel="sponsored nofollow">DAZN Germany</a> Ghana:&nbsp;SuperSport GOtv LaLiga, DStv Now, SuperSport MáXimo 3, SuperSport Laliga ROA Greece:&nbsp;Nova Sports 1 India: JioTV, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD Indonesia:&nbsp;MNC Soccer Channel, Vision+, K-Vision Ireland:&nbsp;UEFA.tv Israel:&nbsp;Sport 2 Italy:&nbsp;RAI 1, RaiPlay Jamaica:&nbsp;Csport.tv&nbsp; Kenya:&nbsp;SuperSport MáXimo 3, SuperSport GOtv LaLiga, DStv Now, SuperSport Laliga ROA&nbsp; Malaysia:&nbsp;Astro Go, Astro SuperSport 3, sooka Mexico:&nbsp;Sky HD, Blue To Go Video Everywhere Morocco:&nbsp;beIN Sports HD 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD Netherlands:&nbsp;Ziggo Sport 14, Ziggo Sport Select New Zealand:&nbsp;UEFA.tv Nigeria:&nbsp;SuperSport GOtv LaLiga, DStv Now, SuperSport MáXimo 3, SuperSport Laliga Nigeria Norway:&nbsp;TV2 Sport Premium, TV 2 Play Philippines:&nbsp;UEFA.tv Poland:&nbsp;Polsat Sport Premium 6, Polsat Box Go Portugal:&nbsp;Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1 Saudi Arabia:&nbsp;TOD, beIN Sports HD 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Serbia:&nbsp;Sportklub 6 Serbia, Arena 2 Premium Singapore:&nbsp;UEFA.tv South Africa:&nbsp;SuperSport MáXimo 3, SuperSport Laliga, SuperSport GOtv LaLiga, DStv App Spain:&nbsp;fuboTV España, RTVE.es, TVE La 1 Sweden:&nbsp;Viaplay Sweden Switzerland:&nbsp;<a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011lkQEQ" rel="sponsored nofollow">DAZN Switzerland</a> UAE:&nbsp;beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports HD 1, TOD UK:&nbsp;Viaplay Sports 2, Viaplay UK United States:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (7-day free trial</a>), ViX


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Zinedine Zidane and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> have won everything at the club level and also with their respective national teams. Now, as part of the celebration of the eighth <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/ballon-dor-2023-full-list-of-votes-by-country-for-lionel-messi-erling-haaland-and-kylian-mbappe-20231104-BUS-82991.html">Ballon d’Or</a> for the Argentine, the two legends met in an interview arranged by one of their sponsors. It was an unbelievable moment.



The conversation provided great moments for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/soccer">soccer</a> fans as they enjoyed two legends talking about their passion. One of those episodes occurred when Zidane was asked how he would describe Leo in a few words.



“It’s just one word. Magic. Truly. Because, in the end, that’s what I love. We’re not together every day, but today is an important day for me to express the admiration I have for him. To all the people who love football and appreciate these players who are different.”



For <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zinedine-zidane">Zinedine Zidane</a>, there is no better word to portray Messi. “For me, it’s magic. Pure magic. Magic in the sense that before receiving the ball, he already knew what to do. And especially for me, who understands football, watching him on the field, I almost knew what Messi was going to do. You know? It was like a connection. But when I see what he does on the field, I say, ‘This is it.&apos;”



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<h2>Zinedine Zidane surrenders to Lionel Messi’s greatness</h2>



Although Zinedine Zidane didn’t dare to declare Messi as the greatest player in history, the reality is that he surrendered to the talent of the Argentine legend. “So, people want to see this in soccer. A player like few others. They exist, but not like him. There are few. Very few. Well, one (laughs).”







Lionel Messi did not stay behind and also showered Zidane with praise. The moment was spectacular considering that both are symbols of a great rivalry in soccer between Barcelona and Real Madrid.



“I admire you a lot. We didn’t have the luck to play together, but we did face each other. Always respect and admiration for everything you’ve done and continue to do.”


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<h2>Lionel Messi makes a special confession to Zinedine Zidane</h2>



In the interview, Lionel Messi admitted to Zinedine Zidane that, during his time with PSG, one of the details he missed the most was playing with the number 10 on his jersey. 



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Of course, that number is legendary for both of them throughout their careers. However, it was not available at Paris Saint-Germain as it was worn by his great friend Neymar. “When I was at PSG, I didn’t have the number 10. I was used to wearing it. I missed it a little. I got used to the number 30, which is also significant to me.” 



When Zidane heard Messi say that, the Frenchman’s response was hilarious. “If I see Messi on the field, I always want to see him with the number 10.” 


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zinedine-zidane">Zinedine Zidane</a> are two of the best players in the history of soccer. Now, thanks to a sponsor, both have come together for a spectacular interview that has amazed thousands of fans.



In a very striking moment of the conversation, Messi talked about the recent triumph of the Argentine national team in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">2022 World Cup</a> in Qatar. However, despite the fact that many thought his joy would be complete, there is still a memory that haunts the current <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> player.



Zidane threw a very specific question at him. “Is there a match you want to play again?” Messi’s expression changed, and he gave a completely unexpected answer. “Things always happen for a reason and I don’t regret anything. But even so, the 2014 World Cup final is a thorn still stuck in my mind. I could somewhat erase it with this World Cup (2022).”



On July 13, 2014, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a> and Germany faced each other in the World Cup final held at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The German team emerged victorious with a goal from Mario Götze in the 113th minute. The image of Messi disheartened next to the trophy became historic and many thought he would never achieve that title.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231109_BUS_83964_lionelmessi-2-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi with Argentina in the World Cup" class="wp-image-83066" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/lionelmessi-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/lionelmessi-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/lionelmessi-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/lionelmessi-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/lionelmessi-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi with Argentina’s national team (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Lionel Messi dedicates a heartfelt message to Zinedine Zidane</h2>



Furthermore, as expected, Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane showered each other with praise for the greatness of their careers. Despite the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, the Argentine star had a very emotional message for the Frenchman.







“I admire you a lot. We didn’t have the luck to play together, but we did face each other. Always respect and admiration for everything you’ve done and continue to do.”


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Lionel Messi acknowledged to Zidane the magic of the number 10 that both of them wore on their jerseys and the inevitable connection to Diego Armando Maradona.



“For us Argentinians, the number 10 is special because Maradona comes to mind automatically. All our lives, those of us who grew up with soccer wanted to be like him. Even though none of us could be, that was the desire”.



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