&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin confirmed that Darnell Washington will not be available for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. The tight end suffered a serious injury during the loss to the Cleveland Browns. &lt;em&gt;“Darnell Washington is out. He had surgery on his broken arm.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Washington has become the most important player at that position throughout the 2025 season, surpassing names such as Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth. His absence will be a major blow for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the entire offense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Precisely, the depth on the roster at tight end is something that made Tomlin optimistic ahead of the game against the Ravens. For the Steelers, this is the final call if they want to keep fighting for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Did Darnell Washington get hurt?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yes. Darnell Washington was injured in the game against Cleveland after fracturing an arm. Although all reports indicate that he would be out for the rest of the season even if the Steelers make the playoffs, Mike Tomlin is only thinking about the short term. &lt;em&gt;“He’s not available to us this week. That’s really all the information that I was concerned about as we formulate a plan. This is a one week season for us.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Can the Steelers win the AFC North?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yes. The Steelers can win the AFC North with a victory next Sunday over the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. That would give them the No. 4 seed in the conference and a home game in the Wild Card round.&lt;/p&gt;


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Mike Tomlin and Steelers lose Aaron Rodgers key teammate for rest of the season

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&lt;p&gt;With just one week remaining for teams that failed to reach the playoffs, many are already turning their attention to the &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL season&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders&quot;&gt;Shedeur Sanders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’ &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland Browns&lt;/strong&gt; once again finished with a losing record, leading many to question what the future holds for &lt;strong&gt;Kevin Stefanski&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even with uncertainty surrounding the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns&quot;&gt;Browns&lt;/a&gt;’ head coaching position, &lt;strong&gt;some are already beginning to identify potential candidates to replace Stefanski&lt;/strong&gt;, should the franchise decide to part ways with him.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jeremy Fowler, &lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt; journalist and NFL insider, revealed that one of the top names on the Browns’ radar also comes from the AFC, specifically the East. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-mcdaniel&quot;&gt;Mike McDaniel&lt;/a&gt;, who endured a turbulent season with the Dolphins, could return to Cleveland in 2026.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Back in 2014, &lt;strong&gt;McDaniel served as the wide receivers coach in Cleveland&lt;/strong&gt;, before going on to a successful stint with the 49ers with Kyle Shanahan and eventually landing in South Beach as head coach of the Miami Dolphins.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554370_mcdaniel-press_d61614a3.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks to the press.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-513364&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks to the press.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Stefanski?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-stefanski&quot;&gt;Kevin Stefanski&lt;/a&gt;‘s tenure with the Cleveland Browns &lt;strong&gt;appears to be reaching a breaking point as the team enters Week 18 with a dismal 4-12 record&lt;/strong&gt;. Despite his two Coach of the Year awards, back-to-back losing seasons and a struggling offense have left his future in serious doubt, with reports suggesting a mutual split could be on the horizon. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt;‘s Jeremy Fowler, &lt;strong&gt;Stefanski is widely regarded as an ideal fit to become the head coach of the New York Giants in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, where his experience stabilizing a franchise could be the key to developing a young quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will Shedeur remain the QB1 in Cleveland?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Shedeur Sanders is expected to start in Week 18 against the Bengals, providing him &lt;strong&gt;one final opportunity to prove he can be the franchise’s long-term answer.&lt;/strong&gt; However, his future remains uncertain after a rookie campaign in which he recorded 1,289 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions with a 20.2 QBR. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the Browns currently sitting at 4-12 and holding a top draft pick, &lt;strong&gt;the front office may consider selecting another quarterback in the 2026 class&lt;/strong&gt; depending on their final draft position. Additionally, with Kevin Stefanski’s own job security in question, &lt;strong&gt;any coaching change could lead to a total reset of the quarterback room next season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-eagles&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Eagles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are in the playoffs. Nevertheless, their &lt;strong&gt;final seeding&lt;/strong&gt; in the NFC could &lt;strong&gt;still change&lt;/strong&gt;, which is why the team has reportedly made a &lt;strong&gt;decision on whether to start &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jalen-hurts&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Jalen Hurts&lt;/a&gt;, Saquon Barkley&lt;/strong&gt;, and other key players in &lt;strong&gt;Week 18&lt;/strong&gt; against the Washington Commanders.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Eagles head coach &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nick-sirianni&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Nick Sirianni&lt;/a&gt; said on Monday&lt;/strong&gt; that he had &lt;strong&gt;not yet decided whether to play his starters against Washington&lt;/strong&gt;. However, it appears that a few days later, that decision has already been made.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the &lt;strong&gt;Eagles have decided to sit most of their starters in Week 18&lt;/strong&gt;, including Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley. With the NFC East title already clinched, there is &lt;strong&gt;little at stake for Philadelphia in the regular-season finale&lt;/strong&gt; against the Commanders.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What would happen if the Eagles lose to the Commanders in Week 18?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As mentioned earlier, the risk is minimal for the Eagles in Week 18. They have already secured the NFC East title, &lt;strong&gt;guaranteeing at least one playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia currently sits as the &lt;strong&gt;No. 3 seed in the NFC with an 11–5 record&lt;/strong&gt;, trailing the Chicago Bears. A loss by the NFC North team to the Detroit Lions, combined with an Eagles win over Washington, could move Nick Sirianni’s squad up to the No. 2 seed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, a loss to Washington would not drastically change Philadelphia’s position. The &lt;strong&gt;Eagles would not fall below the No. 3 seed even with a defeat&lt;/strong&gt;, which is why Sirianni is expected to rest his starters and prioritize entering the Wild Card round well rested.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Saquon Barkley may prefer not to be benched&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Nick Sirianni has the final say, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saquon-barkley&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Saquon Barkley&lt;/a&gt; may attempt to convince his head coach to let him play in Week 18&lt;/strong&gt;. The reason is simple: the star running back is chasing a &lt;strong&gt;significant performance bonus&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Barkley &lt;strong&gt;needs 87 scrimmage yards&lt;/strong&gt; against the Commanders to earn an &lt;strong&gt;additional $250,000 on his 2026 contract&lt;/strong&gt;. He has surpassed that mark eight times this season, including a 132-yard performance from scrimmage against Washington earlier this year—his second-best outing of the season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will put their entire season on the line in a single game when they host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. The winner qualifies for the playoffs as AFC North champion, and the loser is eliminated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Steelers had the opportunity to clinch the division last Sunday in Cleveland, but they suffered a shocking 13-6 loss to the Browns. Additionally, that would have allowed them to rest their starters for a week, since the game against Baltimore would have been irrelevant. Now, the entire outlook has changed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Tomlin has not recorded a playoff victory in nearly nine years, and the franchise has gone 17 years without winning a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Because of this, a loss to the Ravens could bring many changes if another failure is confirmed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is injured with Steelers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;T.J. Watt remains injured with the Steelers after the star player suffered a punctured lung during treatment before the game against the Miami Dolphins. The linebacker has been sidelined for three weeks while he recovers.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;In a massive update for Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin confirmed that Watt has a chance to face the Ravens, although his participation in practice during the week will determine his availability.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I’m optimistic about his potential inclusion in this game. We’ll work him up throughout the course of the week and let the amount of participation and the quality of participation be our guide in terms of whether or not he’s a participant. But certainly I’m more optimistic this week than I have been in previous weeks as I stand here today.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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Mike Tomlin reveals key T.J. Watt injury update for Steelers vs Ravens

Mike Tomlin reveals key T.J. Watt injury update for game between Steelers and Ravens in NFL Week 18

&lt;p&gt;Although this past season didn’t produce the desired results, it’s clear that recent years have been dominated in many ways by one of the most important duos in a long time. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/strong&gt; have taken their connection to the highest level, not just on the field but off it as well.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a recent conversation with Tony Gonzalez on &lt;em&gt;Prime Sports&lt;/em&gt;, Kelce spoke about his relationship with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;’ current quarterback, amid ongoing rumors about the tight end’s future as an NFL player.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;He’s (Patrick Mahomes) family now&lt;/strong&gt;. I think through all the hard work and all the family time that we’ve had outside the facility and outside the building, &lt;strong&gt;there’ll definitely never be a goodbye to him&lt;/strong&gt;, It’ll just be like another day in the life with Patty Mahomes.”&lt;/em&gt; the TE said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“What he’s been to my career up to this point, you can’t measure it. It’s all the little things that you see manifest out there onto the field that we’re working on every single week, every single offseason. When he came into the league, he took this thing by storm. &lt;strong&gt;It’s been a fun ride ever since he’s been at the helm&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554308_Travis-Kelce-left-with-Patrick-Mahomes-right-during-the-2023-NFL-season_8f4655d8.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Travis Kelce (left) with Patrick Mahomes (right) during the 2023 NFL season&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-127879&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Travis Kelce (left) with Patrick Mahomes (right).&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is the Mahomes-Kelce duo coming to an end?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since 2018, &lt;strong&gt;Chiefs Kingdom has celebrated everything Patrick Mahomes and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce&quot;&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/a&gt; have delivered&lt;/strong&gt;. Countless touchdown passes, division titles, and, of course, Super Bowl rings.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;During a recent press conference, No. 87 was asked about his situation, as there has been a lot of talk regarding his potential retirement. In the same conversation with Gonzalez, &lt;strong&gt;he reflected on the possible end of one of the most lethal duos the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; has ever seen.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“That was a harsh reality when I got asked that. I was like, ‘Oh man, that’s a dark way to look at it.’ I think, I don’t know, I’ll always be able to go out there in the backyard slinging around with the old Texas gunslinger. But you know &lt;strong&gt;that day is going to come&lt;/strong&gt;. If it’s already happened, &lt;strong&gt;I can feel pretty content with how many times he’s connected on the field with me and how much success and how much fun we’ve had playing this game.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Travis Kelce makes something clear about Patrick Mahomes amid retirement rumors

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&lt;p&gt;Amidst ongoing offseason speculation, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remain a team to watch closely following their remarkable run to the World Series in 2025. Recent reports have surfaced, suggesting the Blue Jays are potential contenders to make significant roster upgrades, with three top free agents in their sights.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt;‘s Jeff Passan engaged with fans on social media, revealing his belief that Toronto is poised to sign one of the top free agents currently available. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Ultimately, I think the Blue Jays will land at least one of the three: Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, or Alex Bregman,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Passan responded when questioned by a fan.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Passan elaborated on the scenarios facing the Blue Jays, &lt;strong&gt;suggesting Tucker might be the least likely acquisition.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;“He seems inclined towards a shorter-term deal with a higher AAV. If he’s seeking a long-term commitment, the Blue Jays might be the most appealing option,”&lt;/em&gt; Passan explained.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Given these contract dynamics, that leaves Bichette and Bregman as more realistic targets for Toronto, &lt;strong&gt;both presenting unique circumstances regarding their potential landing spots for the upcoming season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554112_bo-bichette-with-the-blue-jays-during-the-alcs_ae253d80.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Bo Bichette during the ALCS&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-520635&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bo Bichette looks on.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bregman and Bichette: Current offseason situations&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As two standout free agents, Bregman and Bichette are navigating different paths this offseason. Bregman is reportedly drawing interest from the Boston Red Sox, who are considered a contender for his services, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-red-sox-reportedly-have-three-primary-targets-apart-from-alex-bregman&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;although Bregman ranks behind three other options&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, according to some reports.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Bichette, meanwhile, is attracting attention from multiple teams, with the Blue Jays remaining in the mix. However, Jon Heyman from the New York Post noted another potential contender. &lt;em&gt;“Boston is a possibility for Bichette as well, though he currently appears to be a fallback option for them… &lt;strong&gt;Bregman seems to be their primary target&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman stated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Tucker: Potential destination and challenges&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-blue-jays-phillies-and-orioles-face-key-roadblock-in-pursuit-of-kyle-tucker&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kyle Tucker has several suitors, a recent report highlights hurdles facing teams like the Orioles, Blue Jays, and Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in securing his signature. Amidst this uncertainty, rumors continue to swirl about the future of the former Chicago Cubs star.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69555d68e2d53b59fb2f074e&quot; data-title=&quot;Which player will the Blue Jays sign next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; enter the offseason facing a pivotal internal question that could ultimately shape their roster construction. While external speculation continues around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, uncertainty at shortstop has quietly emerged as one of the organization’s most consequential storylines.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-volpe&quot;&gt;Anthony Volpe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the club’s 2025 Opening Day shortstop, is recovering from shoulder surgery after a season defined by defensive lapses and uneven offensive production. Despite the Yankees’ continued public support, his pre-injury performance has raised legitimate concerns as the team evaluates its infield depth.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That tension was recently underscored by &lt;em&gt;New York Post&lt;/em&gt; reporter Greg Joyce, who framed shortstop as a pressing offseason issue while citing the possibility of an unexpected alternative emerging. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;But what happens if José Caballero crushes it in April as the Yankees’ fill-in starting shortstop?&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Joyce wrote. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He added, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;At this time last year, no one expected Grisham to be the kind of impact player he was&lt;/strong&gt;, an example that Cashman brought up while cracking the door slightly more open for Caballero to give the Yankees a difficult decision once Volpe is back.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554195_Anthony-Volpe-looks-on-1_7a4cd4d2.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Anthony Volpe &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-446808&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Anthony Volpe #11 of the Yankees watches his solo home run against the Orioles. Evan Bernstein/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Volpe’s uncertain standing&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Volpe finished the regular season among MLB leaders in errors at shortstop&lt;/strong&gt;, and his offensive struggles persisted well before the injury became a factor. While the Yankees remain invested in his long-term development, the pressure to prioritize reliability and efficiency has grown for a team with championship aspirations.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Caballero adds legitimate competition&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Deadline acquisition &lt;strong&gt;Jose Caballero&lt;/strong&gt; represents a credible alternative. A superior defender who reaches base at a higher clip, Caballero fits the Yankees’ stated desire to clean up their infield play. &lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69554276e2d53b59fb2f074b&quot; data-title=&quot;Who should be the Yankees’ primary shortstop if Jose Caballero performs well early in the season?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;strong&gt;Yankees navigate roster priorities&lt;/strong&gt;—including uncertainty surrounding Bellinger—the shortstop position looms as an internal pivot point. Caballero’s performance could dictate short-term adjustments, while Volpe’s health and production will ultimately determine whether the club stays the course or recalibrates.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; landscape was taken by surprise when reports emerged that the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-white-sox&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Chicago White Sox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; had seemingly entered the race for Japanese standout &lt;strong&gt;Tatsuya Imai&lt;/strong&gt;. With several other teams already courting Imai since his posting, the White Sox’s sudden involvement could shift the dynamic significantly.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, &lt;em&gt;MLB insider&lt;/em&gt; Mark Feinsand broke news that the White Sox have made an addition to their minor league ranks. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“The White Sox have signed Jarred Kelenic to a Minor League deal, with a non-roster invite to camp, per source,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Feinsand announced on his X account.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kelenic was once regarded as one of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s top prospects before the 2021 season during his time with the Seattle Mariners. However, over five seasons, he struggled to fulfill his immense promise and &lt;strong&gt;did not become the player scouts had anticipated upon his debut.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the time of his ascent, some hailed him as the next Mike Trout. Unfortunately for Kelenic, circumstances did not favor him, leading to his current opportunity with the White Sox’s minor league system. The organization is hopeful that he may eventually contribute significantly, &lt;strong&gt;complementing their recent high-profile signing of Japanese phenom Munetaka Murakami.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554293_Jarred-Kelenic-running_f4832ae9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Jarred Kelenic running&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554328&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jarred Kelenic #24 of the Atlanta Braves advances.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kelenic’s career stats&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the White Sox strategize for a major impact in the 2026 MLB season, following their acquisition of Murakami — &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/munetaka-murakami-explains-why-he-chose-white-sox-despite-ny-yankees-ny-mets-and-phillies-interest&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;a move that Murakami explained why he did it over top clubs like the Yankees, Mets, and Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; — Kelenic might emerge as a vital asset if he uncovers his potential.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;To date, &lt;strong&gt;Kelenic has recorded 49 home runs, 156 RBIs, 181 runs, and 283 hits across 1,344 at-bats. &lt;/strong&gt;While these numbers are respectable, consistency has eluded him throughout his five MLB seasons; notably, in his most recent stint, he hit just two home runs in 60 at-bats.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although this signing may not seem like a blockbuster for the White Sox’s minor league affiliates, Kelenic’s rediscovered form could be instrumental in the franchise’s pursuit of a World Series title. If he can tap into the talent that once made him a heralded prospect, &lt;strong&gt;he may yet play an integral role in Chicago’s future success.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arizona-diamondbacks&quot;&gt;Arizona Diamondbacks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remain engaged in discussions regarding a trade involving All-Star second baseman &lt;strong&gt;Ketel Marte&lt;/strong&gt;, but time is running short on how long those talks will continue. General manager &lt;strong&gt;Mike Hazen&lt;/strong&gt; indicated that the situation won’t linger indefinitely as the team looks to focus on its offseason plans.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We’re very likely to put an end to this shortly,&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;” Hazen said on Tuesday, according to &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/mike-hazen-timeline-potential-ketel-marte-trade&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;. While the timeline is not precise, Hazen emphasized that the D-backs need to concentrate on other roster needs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;I haven’t figured that out yet&lt;/em&gt;,” Hazen said of the exact timeline. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But this isn’t going to continue to linger. We need to focus our offseason&lt;/strong&gt;. Again, my gut this whole time was that [a trade of Marte] wasn’t going to happen, and I think it seems likely that that’s the case and we want to focus on other things we need to do.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Arizona still working to improve pitching staff&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Diamondbacks have already made moves to bolster their pitching rotation. On the first day of the Winter Meetings, &lt;strong&gt;right-hander Michael Soroka&lt;/strong&gt; was signed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with performance bonuses that can raise the total to $9.5 million. Shortly after, &lt;strong&gt;Merrill Kelly&lt;/strong&gt; returned to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million contract.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554085_marte-ketel_79c94d8c.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554124&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws to first base. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite these additions, Hazen noted that work is not finished. Arizona aims to strengthen the bullpen, particularly with co-closers &lt;strong&gt;A.J. Puk&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Justin Martinez&lt;/strong&gt; unavailable for the early months due to recovery from second Tommy John surgeries. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Offensive reinforcements could influence Marte’s future&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Diamondbacks are also targeting improvements to their offense&lt;/strong&gt;, specifically looking for a right-handed-hitting first baseman or designated hitter. Wrapping up the Marte trade talks would help provide direction for these moves.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6955261ce2d53b59fb2f0747&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think the Diamondbacks will trade Ketel Marte this offseason?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;We’re going to need to start focusing on our position-player group at some point a little more specifically&lt;/em&gt;,&lt;/strong&gt;” Hazen said. “&lt;em&gt;That’s the other reason to finalize what we’re doing with other players, so we have a little more direction on what we can do and what it might look like.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;In the offseason, teams are diligently working to enhance their rosters, particularly by securing free agents in MLB. The &lt;strong&gt;Cincinnati Reds&lt;/strong&gt;, however, have extended their search internationally, reaching out to Japan to sign a former &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; player for two years.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;MLB insider&lt;/em&gt; Francys Romero, &lt;strong&gt;the Reds have signed right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte to a minor-league deal.&lt;/strong&gt; Romero shared on X that &lt;em&gt;“the Reds have agreed to terms with free-agent RHP Yunior Marte on a minor-league contract,”&lt;/em&gt; marking the return of the Dominican player to the U.S.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After spending last season with Japan’s Chunichi Dragons, &lt;strong&gt;Marte is poised to return stateside, though initially in the minor leagues.&lt;/strong&gt; This move is strategic as the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-reds&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Reds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; navigate their options to bolster their roster ahead of the trade deadline.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Marte’s time with the Phillies was challenging, as his performance did not meet expectations during his two seasons. In 2023,&lt;strong&gt; he recorded an ERA above 5.00 over 40 games, with a WHIP of 1.627 and a strikeout rate of 8.7 per nine innings.&lt;/strong&gt; He now has an opportunity to rejuvenate his career in the upcoming season, particularly if he makes it back to the majors.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554110_Yunior-Marte-pitching_c6d42cc8.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Yunior Marte pitching&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554216&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Yunior Marte #43 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Marte’s performance in Japan&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite struggling with the Phillies, Marte seemed to find his form in Japan. He achieved a remarkable 1.95 ERA, which marked a career high in his four years of professional play. Additionally, &lt;strong&gt;Marte recorded 25 strikeouts in 35 appearances for the Chunichi Dragons. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Notably, he posted a 0.00 BB/9 in Japanese minor league games, &lt;strong&gt;a feat that undoubtedly caught the Reds’ attention&lt;/strong&gt;, leading to his invitation to their spring training camp.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Marte’s addition, the Reds are banking on his potential to impact their roster positively. As they strive for success, securing high-caliber talent &lt;strong&gt;will be crucial for the Reds to make a significant impact in the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The 16 teams advancing to the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;AFCON&lt;/a&gt; 2025&lt;/strong&gt; knockout stage will be finalized this Wednesday, December 31. In Group F, &lt;strong&gt;Cameroon&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Mozambique&lt;/strong&gt; face off in a match that will determine exactly where each team lands in the final standings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Currently, &lt;strong&gt;Ivory Coast&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cameroon&quot;&gt;Cameroon&lt;/a&gt; share the top of the group with &lt;strong&gt;four points&lt;/strong&gt; each, while Mozambique sit just behind with &lt;strong&gt;three&lt;/strong&gt;. Crucially, none of these three teams are at risk of being eliminated today. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Along with the Ivorians, Cameroon and Mozambique &lt;strong&gt;have already mathematically secured their places in the next round&lt;/strong&gt;. This is due to &lt;strong&gt;Gabon’s&lt;/strong&gt; failure to earn a single point in their first two matches, which has already resulted in their elimination.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Gabon could technically tie Mozambique on points if they defeat Ivory Coast and Cameroon win their match, it would not change the outcome for the &lt;em&gt;Mambas&lt;/em&gt;. In the event of a tie in points, the tournament’s first tiebreaker is the &lt;strong&gt;head-to-head record&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;between the teams&lt;/strong&gt;. Since Mozambique defeated Gabon 3-2 on Matchday 2, they hold the advantage and are guaranteed to advance regardless of today’s results.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Cameroon win vs Mozambique?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Cameroon secure a victory over Mozambique, the squad led by David Pagou &lt;strong&gt;will put itself in a strong position to win Group F&lt;/strong&gt;. However, its ultimate ranking depends on the parallel result of the Ivory Coast versus Gabon match. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;If the Ivorians fail to win their game, Cameroon will clinch the top spot outright. Conversely, if Ivory Coast also win, the group winner will be determined by the &lt;strong&gt;goal difference&lt;/strong&gt; between the &lt;em&gt;Elephants&lt;/em&gt; and the &lt;em&gt;Indomitable Lions&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Cameroon and Mozambique tie?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the match between Cameroon and Mozambique ends in a draw, Mozambique will officially qualify for the Round of 16 &lt;strong&gt;as the best third-placed team in Group F.&lt;/strong&gt; This result would leave the fight for the top spot exclusively between Cameroon and Ivory Coast.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Indomitable Lions would clinch the group title if Ivory Coast suffer a loss to Gabon in their simultaneous fixture. However, a win for the Elephants would see them leapfrog Cameroon to take first place.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the event that both Group F matches end in a tie, the group winner will be decided &lt;strong&gt;by goal difference between Cameroon and Ivory Coast&lt;/strong&gt; to break their deadlock at the top of the standings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Cameroon lose vs Mozambique?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Mozambique manage to pull off an upset victory today against Cameroon, &lt;strong&gt;they could finish as the leaders of Group F&lt;/strong&gt;, leaving the Indomitable Lions as the best third-placed team of the group. This scenario would require Ivory Coast to fail in securing a win against Gabon.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, an Ivory Coast victory would end Mozambique’s hopes of taking the top seed. In that case, a win for Mozambique would secure them second place in the group, setting them up for a high-stakes Round of 16 showdown against &lt;strong&gt;South Africa&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;AFCON&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;2025&lt;/strong&gt; group stage reaches its conclusion this Wednesday, December 31, with a final slate of four matches. Highlighting the schedule is a critical Group F showdown between &lt;strong&gt;Ivory Coast&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Gabon&lt;/strong&gt;, where the defending champions are well-positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the final standings for Group F are still being decided, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ivory-coast&quot;&gt;Ivory Coast&lt;/a&gt; effectively have one foot in the next round. The &lt;em&gt;Elephants&lt;/em&gt; currently sit atop of the standings with &lt;strong&gt;4 points&lt;/strong&gt;, meaning a single point today would guarantee their progression. Even with a loss, the reigning champions would likely advance as one of the four &lt;strong&gt;best third-placed&lt;/strong&gt; teams in the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In contrast, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gabon&quot;&gt;Gabon&lt;/a&gt; face a much steeper climb. Led by star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the &lt;em&gt;Panthers&lt;/em&gt; have failed to record a point in their first two matches. Their only path to the Round of 16 requires a victory today, combined with a favorable result in the simultaneous matchup between &lt;strong&gt;Cameroon and Mozambique&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the group stage draws to a close, the race for the best third-place slots remains tight. Currently, &lt;strong&gt;Tanzania, Benin&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Sudan&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Mozambique&lt;/strong&gt; are the frontrunners for those final four tickets to the elimination rounds, but with one matchday left, the landscape of the tournament could change dramatically by the final whistle.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Ivory Coast win vs Gabon?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Ivory Coast defeat Gabon in the final group stage match, the team led by Emerse Fae will automatically secure its place in the &lt;strong&gt;knockout rounds&lt;/strong&gt;. The result of the match will determine its path forward in the tournament bracket. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Should the Elephants finish as the runner-up in Group F, they are slated for a high-stakes meeting with &lt;strong&gt;South Africa&lt;/strong&gt; in the next round. However, if they clinch the top spot in the group, they will instead face the second-place team from Group E, which is expected to be either &lt;strong&gt;Burkina Faso&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;Sudan&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Ivory Coast and Gabon tie?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Should today’s match end in a draw, &lt;strong&gt;Ivory Coast would officially secure their passage to the Round of 16&lt;/strong&gt;. With 5 total points, the defending champions would be guaranteed a top-two finish in Group F, regardless of the outcome between Cameroon and Mozambique. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Ivory Coast lose vs Gabon?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A victory for Gabon tonight is the only way Aubameyang and his squad can keep their slim hopes of a knockout stage berth alive. However, their fate is not in their own hands; a &lt;strong&gt;win or even a draw for Mozambique&lt;/strong&gt; against Cameroon would officially &lt;strong&gt;eliminate Gabon from the tournament&lt;/strong&gt;, regardless of their own result.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ivory Coast enter the match with significantly less pressure, as they have already guaranteed their place in the Round of 16. However, a loss could still sting, as it might drop them to third place in the group standings. This would only happen &lt;strong&gt;if Mozambique defeat Cameroon&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;em&gt;Indomitable Lions&lt;/em&gt; maintain a &lt;strong&gt;superior goal difference&lt;/strong&gt; over the Ivorians.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;With the &lt;strong&gt;2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup&quot;&gt;World Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; just months away, &lt;strong&gt;FIFA&lt;/strong&gt; President &lt;strong&gt;Gianni Infantino&lt;/strong&gt; has confirmed that a massive overhaul of the offside law is officially on the table. Addressing the World Sport Summit in Dubai, Infantino acknowledged that FIFA is seriously considering a proposal spearheaded by &lt;strong&gt;Arsene Wenger&lt;/strong&gt;, the organization’s Chief of Global Football Development.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Specifically, the Wenger’s proposal stipulates that an attacking player &lt;strong&gt;is considered onside&lt;/strong&gt; as long as any part of their body capable of legally scoring a goal is in line with the penultimate defender. This would apply even if the rest of the attacker’s body has already moved past the defensive line.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Under this new interpretation, an offside offense would only be flagged if there is &lt;strong&gt;total separation between the attacker and the defender&lt;/strong&gt;. By requiring “clear daylight” between the two players, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa&quot;&gt;FIFA&lt;/a&gt; aims to eliminate the ongoing controversies surrounding goals disallowed by the width of a shoulder or a knee. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If implemented, this shift would provide a significant advantage to offensive play, theoretically increasing scoring and reducing the frequent VAR stoppages that currently plague the game.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Infantino discusses the ‘Wenger Law’&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During his presentation &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gianni-infantino&quot;&gt;Infantino&lt;/a&gt; framed the potential adoption of the “Wenger Law” as the next logical step in soccer technological evolution. Reflecting on the introduction of Video Assistant Referees, Infantino noted that the goal has always been to ensure fairness.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Years ago, &lt;strong&gt;we introduced VAR to make soccer fairer&lt;/strong&gt;, to give the referee the opportunity to correct an error that millions of people, at home or even in the stadium, might have seen,&lt;/em&gt;” Infantino explained. He emphasized that the system is not static but rather an ongoing project. “&lt;em&gt;We continue to improve VAR with increasingly advanced technology to help referees make the right decision&lt;/em&gt;“.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We continue to examine the rules, asking ourselves how we can make the game more offensive, more attractive&lt;/em&gt;,” Infantino added. “&lt;em&gt;Consider the offside rule, which has evolved over the years and requires the attacker to be behind the defender or in line with him: &lt;strong&gt;perhaps in the future, he will have to be completely ahead to be offside&lt;/strong&gt;“.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Infantino also addressed one of the most common criticisms of modern officiating: the length of time it takes to reach a decision. Beyond changing the rules of the game, FIFA is looking for ways to keep the clock moving.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We are also evaluating measures to avoid time-wasting&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;,” he cautioned. “&lt;em&gt;It is important for the game to flow smoothly, so interruptions must be minimized”&lt;/em&gt;. This aligns with recent trials of the “eight-second rule” for goalkeepers and more efficient VAR communication aimed at protecting the pace of the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will the new offside rule be implemented for the 2026 World Cup?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As of now, Infantino has only confirmed that the new offside law &lt;strong&gt;is being discussed internally at FIFA&lt;/strong&gt;. Like any major change to the rules of the game, the proposal must be formally approved by the &lt;strong&gt;International Football Association Board&lt;/strong&gt; (IFAB)—the body composed of FIFA and the four historic British associations (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland).&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the rule receives a “green light” from the board, FIFA will then have to decide the timing of the rollout. While the goal is to revolutionize the sport, the governing body must weigh whether to implement such a massive change just months before the 2026 World Cup or wait until the start of the 2026-27 domestic season.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Even at 40 years old, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains a lethal force in front of the net, a fact he reinforced by &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-cristiano-ronaldo-scores-to-give-al-nassr-a-2-1-lead-vs-al-ettifaq-in-the-saudi-pro-league&quot;&gt;scoring for Al Nassr in their final match of 2025 against Al Ettifaq&lt;/a&gt;. However, for the first time in years, the Portuguese legend finished a calendar year without recording a single hat trick, sparking immediate comparisons to &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi’s&lt;/strong&gt; 2025 campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Ronaldo was unable to find the net three times in a single match this year breaking a &lt;strong&gt;15-year streak&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Messi&lt;/a&gt;’s lone hat trick of 2025&lt;/strong&gt; came on October 18 during a 5-2 dismantling of Nashville SC. That performance helped the Argentine secure the MLS Golden Boot and paved the way for Inter Miami’s historic postseason run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite 2025 not being a standout year individually for Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese forward &lt;strong&gt;has recorded more hat tricks since his arrival&lt;/strong&gt; in the Middle East compared to the Argentine’s tenure in the United States. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Al Nassr captain has registered &lt;strong&gt;six hat tricks&lt;/strong&gt; since joining the Saudi club in late 2022. In contrast, Messi has only managed to score three goals in a single match on &lt;strong&gt;two different occasions&lt;/strong&gt; with Inter Miami since arriving in Fort Lauderdale in mid-2023.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;However, Inter Miami’s captain finished the year better individually, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-vs-cristiano-ronaldo-who-scored-more-goals-in-2025&quot;&gt;as he scored more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo during 2025&lt;/a&gt;. The Argentine ended the year as the world’s sixth-highest scorer with &lt;strong&gt;46 goals&lt;/strong&gt;, while the Portuguese finished in ninth place with &lt;strong&gt;41 goals&lt;/strong&gt; across all competitions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How did both players finish 2025?&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While their individual statistics remained impressive, the collective results for both stars followed different paths this year. Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to secure a league title in Saudi Arabia, an achievement that has eluded him since his arrival, but he did find success on the international stage by leading &lt;strong&gt;Portugal to a UEFA Nations League title&lt;/strong&gt; following a victory over Spain.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In contrast, Messi capped off his year with an &lt;strong&gt;MLS Cup title&lt;/strong&gt;, leading Inter Miami to the first such trophy in franchise history. The Argentine served as a cornerstone of the championship run, claiming the &lt;strong&gt;MLS Golden Boot&lt;/strong&gt; and the regular-season &lt;strong&gt;MVP award&lt;/strong&gt;. In doing so, he became the only player in league history to win the MVP in back-to-back seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Looking ahead to 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo will focus on reaching the &lt;strong&gt;1,000-goal milestone&lt;/strong&gt;—currently sitting &lt;strong&gt;43 goals away&lt;/strong&gt;—while preparing for what will likely be his final opportunity to win the World Cup with Portugal. Meanwhile, Messi will look to defend &lt;strong&gt;Argentina’s World Cup title&lt;/strong&gt; while attempting to close the gap on Ronaldo as the second-highest scorer in the history of the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Another calendar year is in the books, and while &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt; may no longer be competing in Europe’s top five leagues, their clinical nature in front of the net hasn’t faded. Both superstars remained the focal points of &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt; in 2025, continuing to rack up eye-popping numbers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite his season ending earlier than his rival’s, &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi finished 2025 as the more prolific scorer of the two&lt;/strong&gt;. The Inter Miami captain capped off his year on December 6 by lifting the MLS Cup after a – victory over Thomas Muller’s Vancouver Whitecaps.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Messi finished the calendar year with a remarkable &lt;strong&gt;46 goals&lt;/strong&gt; across all competitions for club and country. His 2025 campaign solidified his status as the primary challenger to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;’s career record, bringing his total career tally to &lt;strong&gt;896 official goals.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, competed until the final days of 2025 in Saudi Arabia. After &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-goal-no-955-to-put-al-nassr-ahead-vs-al-akhdoud&quot;&gt;netting a brace for Al Nassr against Al Akhdoud&lt;/a&gt; late in the month, the Portuguese legend added one more to his tally in his final appearance of the year against &lt;strong&gt;Al Ettifaq&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251230_BUS_553969_ronaldo-etiffaq_fefc00c2.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553977&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his last goal of 2025. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ronaldo finished 2025 with &lt;strong&gt;41 goals&lt;/strong&gt;, a total that allowed him to maintain his lead as the Saudi Pro League’s top scorer this season with &lt;strong&gt;13 strikes&lt;/strong&gt;. His career total now stands at &lt;strong&gt;957 goals&lt;/strong&gt; and is only 43 goals left to reach the historic 1,000-goal mark. The milestone feels like an inevitability if he maintains his current scoring rate in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The global leaderboard&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While both legends managed to convert a significant number of goals this year, their figures do not come close to those of &lt;strong&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/strong&gt;. With 66 goals scored across all competitions, the Frenchman will finish 2025 as the top scorer in the sport.&lt;/p&gt;



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