&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt; don’t know whether &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce&quot;&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will be back for the 2026 season. And while &lt;strong&gt;a potential retirement&lt;/strong&gt; would leave a huge void at Arrowhead, the team recently made a move &lt;strong&gt;to at least have more depth at tight end&lt;/strong&gt; in the event Kelce calls it a career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Monday, the NFL’s daily transactions report showed that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;secured TE Tre Watson to a reserve/future deal&lt;/strong&gt;. The move came only a few hours after his practice squad contract expired.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Watson, who &lt;strong&gt;played for Fresno State and Texas A&amp;amp;M in college&lt;/strong&gt;, went undrafted in 2025 but immediately found a home in Kansas City, spending his first year in the NFL with the Chiefs’ scout team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kelce’s future with Chiefs up in the air&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While lacking official NFL snaps, the 23-year-old could be a tight end to develop in Kansas City with Kelce’s retirement on the horizon. At 36, and set to turn 37 in October, it’s safe to believe &lt;strong&gt;there aren’t many years left&lt;/strong&gt; in Kelce’s career.&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/04153833/travis-kelce-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Travis Kelce prepares for a game&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-539303&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kelce’s contract is up this offseason, which makes his future even more uncertain. He can still come back, but if he does, it will probably be on a short-term deal. But one thing’s for certain: sooner or later, the Chiefs will need to replace Kelce, and having young players in the TE room could help them &lt;strong&gt;develop potential replacements.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Travis Kelce on possibility of returning in 2026&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Just like in 2025, Kelce &lt;strong&gt;will take some time to think about his future&lt;/strong&gt; in the NFL. During a recent episode of the ‘New Heights’ show with his brother Jason, Travis addressed the possibility of coming back for a 14th season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Just being a regular human for a couple weeks, maybe a month or so, and trying to figure out what I’m gonna do next in terms of my future in football&lt;/em&gt;,” Kelce said. “&lt;em&gt;And I’ve talked to a few people in the facility already, having the exit meetings and everything, and they know where I stand, at least right now. &lt;strong&gt;And I think there’s a lot of love for the game that’s still there, and I don’t think I’ll ever lose that&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“And I don’t know. It’s a tough thing to navigate, but at the same time, I think if my body can heal up and rest up, and I can feel confident that I can go out there and give it another 18-, 20-, 21-week run, I think I would do it in a heartbeat. &lt;strong&gt;So I think right now it’s just finding that answer and seeing how the body feels&lt;/strong&gt; after this game, and kind of when it all settles down.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The other TE options in Kansas City&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs &lt;strong&gt;had Noah Gray, Robert Tonyan, and Jared Wiley behind&lt;/strong&gt; Kelce in 2025. Just like &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-2026-free-agents-travis-kelce-and-other-stars-running-out-of-contract-in-kansas-city&quot;&gt;Kelce, Tonyan is among the Chiefs free agents in 2026&lt;/a&gt;. Watson’s reserve/future deal provides a bit more depth, though losing Kelce would probably force Kansas City to add more tight ends in the offseason.&lt;/p&gt;

Chiefs officially secure TE for 2026 with Travis Kelce still contemplating retirement

Chiefs officially secure TE for 2026 with Travis Kelce still contemplating retirement - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are defying all odds right now. The fact that they are still alive, won a road playoff game and even overcame a &lt;strong&gt;George Kittle&lt;/strong&gt; torn Achilles injury speaks volumes of their culture. As they prepare to visit the &lt;strong&gt;Seattle Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt;, one name could actually be making his return from injury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While reports say &lt;strong&gt;the 49ers haven’t cleared All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner to return for the game against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Seattle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, Warner says otherwise. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I’m ready&amp;nbsp;whenever they’re ready,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Warner said on Ryen Russillo’s podcast. “&lt;em&gt;Unfortunately, if it were just up to me, I’d be out there this weekend, but it’s unfortunately not that way. I’ve got to make sure I’m checking all the boxes, and everybody has to give me the OK before they let me go out there&lt;/em&gt;.”&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It seems like the 49ers are the ones holding Warner back, and &lt;strong&gt;they’re been cautious despite being in a win-or-go-home situation against the Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt;. Warner hasn’t played since Week 6 when he suffered a severe ankle injury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The 49ers should consider giving Warner a go&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Obviously, Warner has to go and check all the boxes to assure the team he is fit to play, but he is very important. &lt;strong&gt;Warner had 51 tackles, three passes defended and two forced fumbles&lt;/strong&gt; in only six games this season.&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/12172822/fred-warner-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-560945&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The four time All-Pro is widely regarded as the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;‘s best linebacker. He alone is a game-wrecker due to his ability to read the game, his high IQ and his marvelous tackling. &lt;strong&gt;Another huge quality he has is how he covers the field&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The 49ers are looking for one more upset&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Seahawks are a touchdown favorite against the Niners for this game&lt;/strong&gt;. However, at this point, you can’t count the 49ers out. Even if they don’t have &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-kittle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;George Kittle&lt;/a&gt;, Shanahan proved that he has a deep playbook to earn yards no matter what.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other side, they already beat the Seahawks this season. Albeit in Week 1, &lt;strong&gt;the 49ers must still feel capable of pulling off another upset&lt;/strong&gt;. With an all-time high motivation, they will be dangerous.&lt;/p&gt;

49ers receive massive update on key player for Divisional Round matchup vs Seahawks amid George Kittle injury

49ers receive massive update on key player for Divisional Round matchup vs Seahawks amid George Kittle injury - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL playoffs&lt;/strong&gt; have already produced their first qualifiers, with only one remaining spot to be decided in tonight’s matchup at Acrisure Stadium. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin&quot;&gt;Mike Tomlin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt; host the &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/strong&gt; in a showdown worthy of a movie script.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Led by the experience of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;, the Steelers punched their ticket to the postseason &lt;strong&gt;with a dramatic win over the Ravens last weekend&lt;/strong&gt;. Far from being satisfied, those in Steel City know this is the moment to make a statement in the AFC.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the Texans secured their playoff berth ticket after an epic late-season comeback, &lt;strong&gt;establishing themselves as one of the league’s most solid defensive units.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if the Steelers defeat the Texans?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot;&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/a&gt; in tonight’s Wild Card matchup, &lt;strong&gt;they will travel to face the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round&lt;/strong&gt;. Since the NFL re-seeds teams after each round, Pittsburgh—as the third-highest remaining seed—would be locked into a showdown at Foxborough on Sunday, January 18.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Steelers and Texans tie in 2026 NFL playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;If the Steelers and the Texans end the regulation time in a tie, &lt;strong&gt;the game will move into 15-minute overtime periods until a winner emerges&lt;/strong&gt;. Under the current &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; format, &lt;strong&gt;each team is assured at least one offensive possession&lt;/strong&gt;, even if the opening team scores a touchdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if the Steelers lose to the Texans?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Steelers&lt;/a&gt; lose to the Texans in tonight’s game, &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh’s season will officially come to an end&lt;/strong&gt; and Houston will play New England in the Divisional Round. A defeat would extend the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/when-was-the-last-time-the-pittsburgh-steelers-won-a-playoff-game-with-mike-tomlin&quot;&gt;Steelers’ postseason win drought to ten years, as their last playoff victory with Tomlin&lt;/a&gt; occurred in January 2017 against the Kansas City Chiefs.&lt;/p&gt;


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What happens if Steelers win, tie or lose vs Texans today in 2026 NFL playoffs Wild Card round?

What happens if Steelers win, tie or lose vs Texans today in 2026 NFL playoffs Wild Card round? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&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 square off with&lt;strong&gt; Houston Texans &lt;/strong&gt;in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;Wild Card Round&lt;/strong&gt;. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff details and streaming options for USA fans, so you don’t miss any of the action.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191277?irad=356362&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans online in the USA on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Two teams with comparable performances collide in a high-stakes postseason showdown as the &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt; carry momentum from a dramatic 26–24 Week 18 victory over the &lt;strong&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/strong&gt; into a Divisional Round clash.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh &lt;/strong&gt;enters with confidence after that critical win but understands the challenge ahead against a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot;&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; squad that closed the regular season at 12–5 and established itself as one of the &lt;strong&gt;AFC&lt;/strong&gt;’s most consistent and dangerous contenders.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers &lt;/strong&gt;clash with&lt;strong&gt; Houston Texans &lt;/strong&gt;in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;NFL Wild Card Round&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, January 12&lt;/strong&gt;. Kickoff is scheduled for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;8:15 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:15 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 7:15 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 6:15 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 5:15 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;NFL&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;matchup between the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Pittsburgh Steelers &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans &lt;/strong&gt;will be available for live streaming on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191277?irad=356362&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Fans can also catch the game on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ABC.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans in the USA: NFL Playoffs

Where to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans in the USA: NFL Playoffs - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Another season, another early playoff defeat for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Given that the team had higher expectations, it’s brainstorming time. However, the one in the eye of the storm is head coach &lt;strong&gt;Matt LaFleur&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Packers now are expected to try to work out a deal in the coming days to keep head coach &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matt-lafleur&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Matt LaFleur&lt;/a&gt; in Green Bay&lt;/strong&gt;, per sources&lt;/em&gt;.” This is somewhat surprising to see.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since the 2023 season, LaFleur hasn’t been able to go deep in the playoffs. In fact, the Wild Card Round has been his ceiling in the last couple of years. Also, &lt;strong&gt;his playcalling has been quite predictable, and his team is amongst the most flagged in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Therefore, it’s somewhat surprising that the Packers are not even hesitating on keeping him in the building.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Jordan Love has a playoff debt too&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-love&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Love&lt;/a&gt; has a 1-3 record in the playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;. In those games, he’s completed 60.4% of his passes and has nine touchdowns to five interceptions. The fact is his raw numbers are fine, but the lack of results are concerning. He has two very good games and two very bad ones. Hence, numbers are to be taken with a grain of salt when it comes to Love. &lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;There is undeniable talent in Love’s arm, but there are also huge doubts about his tandem with LaFleur getting over the hump. &lt;strong&gt;The Packers haven’t been to a Super Bowl since 2011&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s time for them to step it up.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Packers have perennially underachieved&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Packers are one of the most respected, recognizable, and prestigious franchises in the NFL. Hence, it must not feel nice to see &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ben-johnson-fuels-packers-rivalry-with-five-word-jab-after-bears-wild-card-victory&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bears’ HC Ben Johnson jabbing at the Packers after the Wild Card game&lt;/a&gt;. It also should matter the fact that &lt;strong&gt;this team has had two top 10 all-time quarterbacks in Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers back to back and only won two Super Bowls&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After those, &lt;strong&gt;you get Jordan Love, who hasn’t reached the heights of Favre and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;, but is still regarded as a top-tier QB in the NFL&lt;/strong&gt;. Hence, with those three quarterbacks back to back to back, in the last 34 years, the fact that the Packers have only won two Super Bowls is very underwhelming.&lt;/p&gt;

Packers reportedly set to make strong decision on Matt LaFleur after early playoff exit

Packers reportedly set to make strong decision on Matt LaFleur after early playoff exit - Bolavip US

&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; are once again being linked to another free agent in the same week they are still awaiting clarity on &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt;’s future. This time, the club is showing notable&lt;strong&gt; interest in outfielder Harrison Bader&lt;/strong&gt;, who helped &lt;strong&gt;Bryce Harper&lt;/strong&gt; and the Phillies make a deep postseason run last year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The report on the Yankees’ interest in Bader comes from Jack Curry and was shared on X by Fireside Yankees (@firesideyankees): &lt;em&gt;“The Yankees have interest in Harrison Bader, but have checked&lt;strong&gt; in with various teams for outfield fits&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; per Curry, a development that has surprised some around the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bader appeared in just 50 regular-season games for the Phillies last year, but made the most of his limited time, &lt;strong&gt;recording 54 hits, five home runs and 16 RBIs&lt;/strong&gt;. He posted a .305 batting average during the regular season, higher than &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-harper&quot;&gt;Harper&lt;/a&gt;’s, and was even more productive in the postseason, batting .500 over three games, the best mark on the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What is a player like Harrison Bader worth?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bader, 31, carries an estimated&lt;strong&gt; market value of $10 million per year&lt;/strong&gt;, according to Spotrac. A two-year deal is considered the most realistic scenario, making him a relatively affordable option for the Yankees or any other club in need of outfield help. Despite his contributions last season, the Phillies appear willing to move on.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Bader also has recent experience playing in New York, &lt;strong&gt;having spent the 2024 season with the Mets. &lt;/strong&gt;In 143 games, he hit .236, and the Mets paid him a total of &lt;strong&gt;$10.5 million&lt;/strong&gt;, which included a $1 million signing bonus. To date, that remains the largest contract of his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; career.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Yankees would not be alone in the race to sign Bader. The &lt;strong&gt;Pirates have also shown interest&lt;/strong&gt;, and recent reports suggest Pittsburgh could be willing to exceed his projected market value in an effort to land the former Phillie and boost their offense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Back on Dec. 4, ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel projected Bader &lt;strong&gt;to land a two-year, $25 million deal&lt;/strong&gt;. After betting on himself and testing free agency, Bader remains on the market and hasn’t drawn significant attention with the regular season rapidly approaching,”&lt;/em&gt; Jordon Lawrenz wrote for Sports Illustrated on Jan. 11.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Yankees reportedly eye former Bryce Harper teammate as Cody Bellinger drama continues

NY Yankees reportedly eye former Bryce Harper teammate as Cody Bellinger drama continues - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/a&gt; drew criticism for not making a stronger push to bring &lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt; back, but now that he has signed elsewhere, a new report suggests the club may be preparing to show &lt;strong&gt;more serious interest in Eugenio Suarez&lt;/strong&gt;, who played a key role for the &lt;strong&gt;Seattle Mariners&lt;/strong&gt; last season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“According to a source with knowledge of Suarez’s market, the Red Sox have indicated&lt;strong&gt; they ‘like’ Suarez,&lt;/strong&gt; and there’s an expectation that he will soon find out whether or not they &lt;strong&gt;plan on being serious bidders&lt;/strong&gt;,” Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam wrote in a MassLive report.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Suarez appeared in 159 games last season between Arizona and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-mariners&quot;&gt;Seattle&lt;/a&gt; and posted a&lt;strong&gt; .298 batting average,&lt;/strong&gt; making him an appealing option not only for the Red Sox, but also for other teams that pursued Bregman and ultimately lost out to the Cubs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Suarez isn’t the Red Sox’s only option&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Cotillo and McAdam report that Boston remains in a holding pattern as it weighs how aggressively to pursue Suarez, he is far from the only player on the club’s radar. Another potential option is an Astros infielder, &lt;strong&gt;who hit .254 last season with 96 hits, 20 home runs and 53 RBIs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Some trade possibilities remain,&lt;strong&gt; including Houston’s Isaac Paredes, who would offer better bat-to-ball skills,&lt;/strong&gt; but little in the way of power, as reflected by his meager .429 career slugging percentage. A player like Paredes wouldn’t qualify as much of a needle-mover in the lineup, but could still be a contributor, especially given his positional versatility,” &lt;/em&gt;Cotillo and McAdam wrote.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Suarez’s market value is also far more manageable for Boston than what &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Bregman&lt;/a&gt; commanded. Spotrac projects the Venezuelan slugger at roughly $15 million per year on a two-year deal, a figure that would make him a relatively affordable option for the Red Sox.&lt;/p&gt;

MLB Rumors: Red Sox send mixed signals on former Mariners slugger after passing on Alex Bregman

MLB Rumors: Red Sox send mixed signals on former Mariners slugger after passing on Alex Bregman - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;As long as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains unsigned in &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;free agency, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; won’t throw in the towel. However, as negotiations continue to run dry with the star outfielder and first baseman, the Pinstripes are reportedly testing the waters around the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;‘ top target.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Subway Series rivalry has already heated up in the offseason. In classic “whatever you can do, we can do, too” fashion, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; are looking to steal a key piece from the Mets. At the very least, the Bronx Bombers are &lt;strong&gt;trying to turn up the pressure on their cross-town rivals.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; are showing plenty of interest in Bellinger, all signs indicate the Orange and Blue are pursuing another big fish in MLB free agency: &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;. Landing the former Chicago Cubs star won’t be easy, and if the Yankees insert themselves into the mix, the climb could become even steeper for the organization in Queens. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Yankees are said &lt;strong&gt;more ‘on the periphery’ of talks regarding &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, with the Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Mets seeming more likely for MLB’s No. 1 free agent,” &lt;/em&gt;Jon Heyman reported on &lt;em&gt;The New York Post.&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/02074057/kyle-tucker-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554881&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Pinstripes are lurking—though from a distance. Still, for a team whose hallmark is subway surfing, no distance is too far for them to make a splash and potentially disrupt the Mets’ plans. There may not be many things sweeter for the Yankees than poaching a player &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/not-cody-bellinger-ny-mets-reportedly-willing-to-do-whatever-it-takes-to-sign-coveted-free-agent&quot;&gt;the Mets are reportedly willing to do whatever it takes to sign&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bellinger updates&lt;/h2&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/ny-mets-reportedly-make-decision-as-cody-bellingers-demands-surface-in-battle-with-ny-yankees&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        


&lt;p&gt;Bellinger remains the top priority for the Yankees, but his return to the Bronx is looking unpromising. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-reportedly-chase-new-target-after-alex-bregmans-cubs-move-with-cody-bellinger-still-unsigned&quot;&gt;With Bellinger still unsigned, New York is chasing a new target&lt;/a&gt;, one made available after Alex Bregman signed with the Chicago Cubs. In the meantime, the race for Bellinger will extend, but the Bronx Bombers are making sure they don’t place all their eggs in one basket.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Bob Nightengale, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/the-ny-yankees-offer-cody-bellinger-reportedly-turned-down-with-ny-mets-still-in-contention&quot;&gt;Bellinger turned down a lucrative offer from the Yankees, while the Mets stay in contention&lt;/a&gt;. New York (the one in the Bronx) reportedly offered a &lt;strong&gt;five-year deal worth around $155-$160 million&lt;/strong&gt;. Bellinger would’ve earned around $31.5 million a year under such a contract. However, him and his camp are holding their ground: they want job security for the next seven MLB seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Down to the wire for Bellinger&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One thing remains clear: Bellinger’s saga is set to continue for a while. &lt;strong&gt;Whether the Yankees and Mets engage in an all-out bidding war&lt;/strong&gt; or both sides take a more passive approach remains to be seen. Will there be a Juan Soto 2.0 scenario? Or will the Yankees break the piggy bank to keep their top free agent in town for the long term? After all, it’s the MLB offseason—fans should always expect the unexpected.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69657b9c83cd5ad944865c55&quot; data-title=&quot;Who will sign Bellinger?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Yankees take clear stance on NY Mets’ top target as Cody Bellinger talks stall

NY Yankees keep hunting for reinforcements amid Cody Bellinger arrival rumors

NY Yankees take clear stance on NY Mets' top target as Cody Bellinger talks stall - Bolavip US

NY Yankees take clear stance on NY Mets' top target as Bellinger talks stall

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; broke all hearts in Beantown after opting out of his contract with the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; to sign a five-year, $175 million deal with the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt;. Based on the latest information around his camp, the star second baseman gave his former &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;club a warning, but it wasn’t taken too seriously.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the main storylines in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; came to an end after Bregman agreed to terms with the Cubs. However, this dramatic spin-off is the gift that keeps on giving. Now, a report suggests Bregman and the Red Sox’s &lt;strong&gt;relationship went past the point of no return&lt;/strong&gt; after Boston refused to make a financial effort for its star infielder.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As A.J. Pierzynski commented on &lt;em&gt;Foul Territory&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Bregman and his agent, Scott Boras, grew frustrated&lt;/strong&gt; as the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Red Sox&lt;/a&gt; were unwilling to match the offers Bregman had received on the open market. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Instead of budging to the player and his camp’s demands, &lt;strong&gt;Boston believed Bregman and Boras were bluffing&lt;/strong&gt; when they said they had better offers. As it turned out, they weren’t—and Boston learned that lesson in the worst way: by watching Bregman become the new jewel in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot;&gt;Cubs&lt;/a&gt;’ crown.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Boston’s offer compared to Chicago’s&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the news of Bregman’s arrival in Chi-town took many Red Sox fans by surprise, the brass in Boston may have seen it coming, based on Boras’ unmet demands. According to insider Chris Cotillo, &lt;strong&gt;Boston offered Bregman a five-year deal worth $165 million. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Certainly, it wasn’t as if the Red Sox were pinching pennies with the second baseman. However, &lt;strong&gt;with an extra $10 million on the table&lt;/strong&gt; from the Cubs and tensions rising between Bregman’s camp and the front office, the 31-year-old opted to change addresses.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Boston did put its tendencies aside for Bregman&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although this report may frustrate fans in Boston, there is an argument to be made in the front office’s defense as well. For an &lt;strong&gt;organization typically reluctant to hand out long-term deals to MLB veterans&lt;/strong&gt; in free agency, the Red Sox did put their preferences aside by offering Bregman a deal that would extend through his 36th birthday. Still, Boston’s unwillingness to exceed the budget ultimately cost the Red Sox their star.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;All it’s not lost for Boston, though. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-red-sox-reportedly-recoup-investment-in-rafael-devers-after-alex-bregman-signs-with-cubs&quot;&gt;Red Sox reportedly recouped their investment in Rafael Devers after Bregman signed with the Cubs&lt;/a&gt;, so there may be a silver lining—though thin—to the situation. &lt;/p&gt;

Alex Bregman’s warnings to Red Sox reportedly went unnoticed prior to $175 million deal with Cubs

Alex Bregman's warnings to Red Sox reportedly went unnoticed prior to $175 million deal with Cubs - Bolavip US

Bregman's warnings to Red Sox reportedly went unnoticed prior to $175 million deal with Cubs

&lt;p&gt;Despite numerous reports about potential roster enhancements, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have yet to announce any free-agent signings from other franchises this offseason. With several options on the market, the Yankees and other teams are closely monitoring the top 10 remaining free agents, as identified by Ed Hand from &lt;em&gt;Beyond The Monster Show&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Bo Bichette are some of the most talked-about players this offseason. Alongside these stars,&lt;strong&gt; seven other names have drawn attention from MLB insiders and analysts&lt;/strong&gt;, with their future destinations still up in the air.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here is a look at the top 10 remaining free agents and the teams that are reportedly interested:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kyle Tucker | OF (#1): Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bo Bichette | SS/2B (#2): Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cody Bellinger | OF (#3): New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants (Potential interest from New York Yankees).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;JT Realmuto | C (#13): Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Luis Arraez | 2B/1B (#18): San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Eugenio Suarez | 3B (#19): Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Harrison Bader | OF (#29): Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardians.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rhys Hoskins | 1B (#43): Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ramon Urias | 3B/2B (#45): Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins, Detroit Tigers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Victor Caratini | C/1B (#46): Tampa Bay Rays, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/18103338/augenio-suarez-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Eugenio Suarez&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-511245&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Eugenio Suárez celebrates his eighth-inning grand slam.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees reportedly looking beyond Bellinger&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Yankees have been listed as potential suitors for Cody Bellinger, recent reports indicate they are exploring other free agency options not currently on the top 10 list. There’s speculation that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-reportedly-have-contingency-plan-as-cody-bellingers-return-remains-questioned&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the Yankees are also considering a contingency plan involving if the Bellinger deal falls through&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Red Sox reportedly eyeing major additions&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Boston Red Sox have not yet made a splash in free agency following Alex Bregman’s decision to sign with the Chicago Cubs. They are reportedly pursuing multiple targets, &lt;strong&gt;with Eugenio Suarez standing out as a compelling option depending on Bo Bichette’s status.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the offseason drama unfolds, these 10 prominent free agents, along with others, remain in limbo, eager to find their new teams. The anticipation is mounting, &lt;strong&gt;especially as teams like the Yankees reportedly face deadlines to finalize a significant roster addition.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69656b1b83cd5ad944865c52&quot; data-title=&quot;Will the Yankees add a free agent to their roster for the next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

MLB teams, including the NY Yankees, reportedly in pursuit of top 10 remaining free agents

MLB teams, including the NY Yankees, reportedly in pursuit of top 10 remaining free agents - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;In a crucial showdown for the Saudi Pro League lead, &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt; broke the deadlock against league leaders &lt;strong&gt;Al Hilal&lt;/strong&gt;. Once again, the hero was &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, whose goal has his side holding a narrow lead.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With just a few minutes remaining in the first half at the Kingdom Arena, the Portuguese forward was set up with a header from a teammate and, left unmarked in the box, only had to slot the ball into the net to open the scoring.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this narrow lead, Jorge Jesus’ side reaches a total of 34 points in the tournament,&lt;strong&gt; just one behind the sole league leader, Al Hilal&lt;/strong&gt;. A victory is imperative for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt; today.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, an interesting stat has been weighing on CR7 and his teammates. &lt;strong&gt;Since the start of 2026, they’ve played two matches—and lost both&lt;/strong&gt;. From a morale standpoint, a win today could be crucial for their ambitions.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;es&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;¡APARECIÓ CRISTIANO RONALDO! 🤩 CR7 adelanta a su equipo en el duelo ante el líder de &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPLenFOX?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#SPLenFOX&lt;/a&gt;. 💪 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/QIPlPiLvAG&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/QIPlPiLvAG&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— FOX Deportes (@FOXDeportes) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/FOXDeportes/status/2010778031728517314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 12, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;One step closer to the record&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo continues his relentless pursuit of footballing immortality as&lt;strong&gt; he nears the historic 1,000-goal milestone this season.&lt;/strong&gt; By finding the back of the net against Al-Hilal, the Portuguese superstar &lt;strong&gt;has officially reached 959 career goals,&lt;/strong&gt; proving that his scoring instincts remain as sharp as ever at age 40. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;With the Saudi Pro League title race heating up, Ronaldo maintains a steady pace toward the thousand-goal mark, further cementing his legacy as the most prolific goalscorer in the history of the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his second goal in 2026 for Al Nassr vs Al Hilal

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his second goal in 2026 for Al Nassr vs Al Hilal - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/xabi-alonso&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Xabi Alonso&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has ended his tenure with &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; prematurely. The team made the firing official and now one of the most coveted jobs in sports is up for grabs. Still, who is in charge of the team now?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; launched an official statement on their website saying &lt;strong&gt;Alvaro Arbeloa will become the new manager of ‘Los Blancos’ effective immediately&lt;/strong&gt;. Arbeloa was a long-tenured player on the club and was managing Real Madrid Castilla, the academy team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arbeloa has had plenty of success at Madrid as manager of their different academy sides&lt;/strong&gt;. He won the LaLiga for the Infantil A side in 2020-2021. He was then promoted to Cadete A and subsequently, to Juvenil A. At Juvenil A, he won the treble in 2022-2023 (LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Champions Cup) and also LaLiga in 2024-2025.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;It’s hard to believe Arbeloa is the long-term solution&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Madrid’s statement doesn’t label Arbeloa as a caretaker manager, &lt;strong&gt;it’s hard to believe the team is not looking for a more proven, elite manager&lt;/strong&gt;. After all, Arbeloa has only coached in the minor leagues. On the other hand, if Arbeloa manages to right the ship, his stock goes to an all-time high.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Still, the fact that Xabi Alonso got fired half a season into his tenure means Real Madrid are desperate. Hence, &lt;strong&gt;blindly trusting Arbeloa doesn’t seem too good of a plan.&lt;/strong&gt; Also, the market of first-tier managers is not precisely great right now, so Madrid might take the time to really focus on making a good decision, even if that contradicts the firing of Xabi Alonso.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Which names could be linked to Madrid?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/real-madrid-confirm-xabi-alonso-is-out-after-spanish-super-cup-loss-to-barcelona&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;firing Alonso due to losing the Spanish Cup to Barcelona&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the message sent was loud and clear: winning is what matters&lt;/strong&gt;. Hence, winning coaches are required right now.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carlo-ancelotti&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Carlo Ancelotti&lt;/a&gt; is one of them, but he is on the verge of coaching Brazil in his first World Cup. &lt;strong&gt;Zinedine Zidane also comes to mind, but he is rumored to take the French side after the World Cup &lt;/strong&gt;due to Didier Deschamps’ imminent departure. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jurgen Klopp’s name pops up heavily, but he is retired and bringing him out of retirement might be tricky&lt;/strong&gt;. Then, one name is left: &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jose-mourinho&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Jose Mourinho&lt;/a&gt;. The former Madrid coach, however, hasn’t been successful in quite a while. His time might have passed. But, the fact is given how numbered the options are, he might be the one Madrid can land sooner.&lt;/p&gt;

Who’s replacing Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid coach?

Who's replacing Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid coach? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The latest defeat in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;Spanish Super Cup against FC Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; was more than just another loss in&lt;strong&gt; Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;’s history. It marked the end of &lt;strong&gt;Xabi Alonso&lt;/strong&gt;’s tenure as first-team coach, as &lt;strong&gt;Los Blancos’ management made the drastic decision to part ways with him.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The news was confirmed by &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt;’s official accounts, which &lt;strong&gt;officially announced the club’s decision to immediately relieve Xabi Alonso of his duties.&lt;/strong&gt; Often, matches like these leave lasting effects, some of them quite significant.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From now on, the question is &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/whos-replacing-xabi-alonso-as-real-madrid-coach&quot;&gt;who will be his replacement as coach&lt;/a&gt;. Confirmation on the matter quickly came from the club’s top leadership, who named another iconic figure from the club’s recent era: &lt;strong&gt;Alvaro Arbeloa.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Official statement from Real Madrid&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Officially, Real Madrid published a statement through their official Instagram account, announcing the decision to part ways with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/xabi-alonso&quot;&gt;Xabi Alonso&lt;/a&gt;. The statement also expressed gratitude for the coach’s contributions and affirmed that Madrid will always be his home.&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/25183336/xabi-alonso-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Xabi Alonso of Real Madrid&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-515399&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Xabi Alonso during a Real Madrid game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Real Madrid C. F. announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his tenure as first-team coach. Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans, as he is a Real Madrid legend who has consistently embodied the values of our club. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Real Madrid will always be his home. Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire coaching staff for their work and dedication during this time, and we wish them the best of luck in this new chapter of their lives.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Alonso’s numbers as Real Madrid coach&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After being appointed on June 1, 2025, &lt;strong&gt;Xabi Alonso’s managerial tenure at Real Madrid came to an abrupt end&lt;/strong&gt; in early 2026 despite a statistically strong run. Over the course of 34 matches, &lt;strong&gt;Alonso led the team to 24 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses&lt;/strong&gt;, maintaining a high win percentage that mirrored some of the club’s most successful historical starts. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, following a recent string of tactical inconsistencies and a disappointing result in the Super Cup, the board made the difficult decision to part ways with the Spanish coach.&lt;/p&gt;

Real Madrid confirm Xabi Alonso is out after Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona

Real Madrid confirm Xabi Alonso is out after Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg&quot;&gt;PSG&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off against&lt;strong&gt; Paris FC &lt;/strong&gt;in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/26&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/coupe-de-france&quot;&gt;Coupe de France&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;round of 32. Fans in the United States can watch all the action live, with the match available on various broadcasting platforms. Here’s everything you need to know to catch every moment of this highly anticipated clash.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3606627?irad=398866&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch PSG vs Paris FC online in the USA on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the final matches in the Round of 32 sets the stage for a highly anticipated &lt;strong&gt;Paris derby&lt;/strong&gt;, with heavy favorites &lt;strong&gt;Paris Saint-Germain&lt;/strong&gt; meeting &lt;strong&gt;Paris FC&lt;/strong&gt; and a Round of 16 berth at stake.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PSG &lt;/strong&gt;may not be at last season’s dominant level, but they remain among France’s elite and will look to assert their quality, while &lt;strong&gt;Paris FC&lt;/strong&gt; hope to seize the moment and spring a surprise by eliminating their city rivals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the PSG vs Paris FC match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The game for the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Coupe de France &lt;/strong&gt;round of 32 between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;PSG &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Paris FC &lt;/strong&gt;will be played this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, January 12&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;3:10 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;PSG vs Paris FC: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 3:10 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:10 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:10 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:10 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch PSG vs Paris FC in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Coupe de France &lt;/strong&gt;game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;PSG &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Paris FC &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast in the United States on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3606627?irad=398866&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: DirecTV Stream, FS2 and FOX Deportes.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch PSG vs Paris FC live in the USA: 2025/2026 Coupe de France

Where to watch PSG vs Paris FC live in the USA: 2025/2026 Coupe de France - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt; scored for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, but it was not enough as &lt;strong&gt;Al Hilal&lt;/strong&gt; secured a 3-1 victory in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-pro-league&quot;&gt;Saudi Pro League&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The hosts took control after the first half and capitalized on a red card for Al Nassr’s goalkeeper. Mohamed Kanno and Ruben Neves added the decisive goals to seal the win.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-hilal%7D&quot;&gt;Al Hilal&lt;/a&gt; dominated the second half, &lt;strong&gt;pressing high and exploiting the numerical advantage&lt;/strong&gt;. Al Nassr struggled to create clear chances, with their attacks often breaking down before reaching dangerous positions. The tactical discipline of Al Hilal proved decisive with a &lt;strong&gt;dominant performance from Milinkovic Savic&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt; remained a threat throughout, but Al Hilal’s defense and midfield control limited his impact. The Al Hilal managed transitions effectively and converted their opportunities with clinical finishing. &lt;strong&gt;The result keeps them at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Al Hilal and Al Nassr clash in Saudi Pro League showdown

Welcome to our live blog of today’s Saudi Pro League matchup.
Al Hilal face Al Nassr in a crucial league encounter with the title race at stake, as the top two sides in the standings go head-to-head. Al Hilal arrive as the league leaders, while Al Nassr look to close the gap behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as Al Hilal and Al Nassr battle it out today.

Start time and how to watch

Al Hilal vs Al Nassr will get underway at 12:30 PM ET (PT:9:30 AM)
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-al-hilal-vs-al-nassr-live-in-the-usa-2025-2026-saudi-pro-league">Watch this Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr live in the USA</a> on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, FS2 and FOX Deportes.

Today’s referee

The match will be officiated by French referee François Letexier, who will be in charge on the field for this highly anticipated clash. He will be assisted by his compatriots Cyril Moine and Mehdi Rahmouni, while Saudi referee Abdullah Al-Owaidan has been appointed as the fourth official.
Video Assistant Referee duties will be handled by French official Bastien Dechepy, with support from Nicolas Rainville.

Today’s venue

Kingdom Arena is the home of Al Hilal and is a modern multi-purpose stadium located in the Hittin neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The venue has a seating capacity of approximately 30,000 and is designed to host a wide range of events, including soccer matches, music concerts, professional boxing bouts, and professional wrestling events.

Al Nassr confirmed lineup!

Al Nassr will line up as follows: Nawaf Al-Aqidi; Sultan Al-Ghannam Boushal, Iñigo Martínez, Mohamed Simakan, Ayman Yahya; Marcelo Brozović, Abdullah Al-Khaibari; Ângelo Gabriel, Kingsley Coman, João Félix; Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al Hilal confirmed starting XI

Al Hilal will line up as follows: Mohammed Al-Yami; Saud Abdulhamid, Hassan Altambakti, Moteb Al-Harbi, Theo Hernández; Nasser Al-Dawsari, Rúben Neves, Sergej Milinković-Savić; Salem Al-Dawsari, Malcom, Darwin Núñez.

Head-To-Head records

Al Hilal and Al Nassr have faced each other 64 times across all competitions, with Al Hilal holding a clear historical advantage. Al Hilal have claimed 33 victories in the rivalry, while Al Nassr have recorded 15 wins, with 16 matches ending in draws.
However, recent meetings have favored Al Nassr. The most recent encounter saw Al Nassr earn a 3-1 victory at Kingdom Arena, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s side remained unbeaten in both league meetings last season, including a 1-1 draw in the home fixture.

How Cristiano Ronaldo arrives to the match

Cristiano Ronaldo comes into the encounter in strong form, having scored two goals across Al Nassr’s last three matches. The Portuguese star has stayed healthy and available, and he enters the game chasing his 15th goal of the 2025–26 season, while continuing to lead Al Nassr as their top scorer.

Teams take the field

Al Hilal and Al Nassr are already on the field for the pre-match protocol, as both sides line up for the formal greetings ahead of kickoff at Kingdom Arena.

0' - Game is underway! (0-0)

The match kicks off at Kingdom Arena as Al Hilal and Al Nassr get underway in this highly anticipated Saudi Pro League showdown.

2' - Early pressure from Al Hilal (0-0)

Al Hilal have started on the front foot, creating two early dangerous moves without a clear chance on goal. Most of the attacking threat has come down the left flank, where Theo Hernández has been heavily involved and pushing play into Al Nassr’s defensive third.

8' - Al Nassr push forward and earn a corner (0-0)

The roles have now shifted, with Al Nassr taking up positions in Al Hilal’s half as the hosts drop into a defensive shape. Kingsley Coman found himself trapped near the corner flag but managed to whip in a dangerous cross that nearly curled into the goal, earning a corner kick that ultimately came to nothing.

13' - End-to-end start with no clear control (0-0)

The match has settled into an open, back-and-forth rhythm, with both sides relying on quick transitions rather than sustained possession. Despite the pace, neither attack has caused significant damage, as the final pass has been lacking and there is no clear control in midfield, leaving the forwards to drive the most dangerous moments.

17' - Defensive lines dominate early phases (0-0)

Both defensive lines have played a key role in limiting attacking progress, keeping the game tight and highly tactical. There have already been four offside calls—two for each side—and in the latest instance, Salem Al-Dawsari found himself alone to finish but sent his effort over the bar, with the play ruled offside anyway.

19' - Al Nassr with the clearest chance so far! (0-0)

Al Nassr come close to opening the scoring as Kingsley Coman bursts forward with pace, slips through the defensive line, and fires a powerful, low, cross-goal shot that whistles just wide of the post.

21' - Al Nassr threaten from a quick free kick (0-0)

João Félix draws a foul near the edge of the box, and Cristiano Ronaldo takes it quickly, firing a sharp effort on goal. Mohammed Al-Rubaie reacts well to make the save, pushing the ball out for a corner that ultimately leads to no danger, but it is a strong spell for Al Nassr.

28' - Dangerous free kick for Al Nassr (0-0)

Al Nassr earn a promising set-piece opportunity after Sergej Milinkovic-Savic commits a foul on Joao Felix near the edge of the penalty area.

29' - Al Hilal clear Brozović’s delivery (0-0)

Marcelo Brozovic takes the free kick and sends a cross into the box, but Al Hilal’s defense stays alert and clears the danger without allowing a shot on goal.

32' - Al Hilal produce their best build-up so far (0-0)

Al Hilal put together their best collective move of the match, finally finding Ruben Neves, who links up well with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in a sharp sequence of quick passing. The move carries them deep into the attacking third and results in a corner kick, though it fails to produce a clear chance.

39' - Momentum swings with limited danger (0-0)

Al Hilal enjoyed their best spell of the match, putting together several attacking sequences but without creating real danger. The momentum then shifted toward Al Nassr, who sent in a series of crosses that lacked precision, following a risky build-up from the back that ended with a long ball released toward Coman.

42' GOOOOOOOAL FOR AL NASSR! (0-1)

Al Nassr take the lead as Cristiano Ronaldo finishes with ease after a brilliant sequence involving Kingsley Coman, who controls a long ball and delivers a quick, slightly acrobatic first-time pass that leaves CR7 alone in front of goal to put Al Nassr ahead.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">¡APARECIÓ CRISTIANO RONALDO! 🤩 CR7 adelanta a su equipo en el duelo ante el líder de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPLenFOX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPLenFOX</a>. 💪 <a href="https://t.co/QIPlPiLvAG">pic.twitter.com/QIPlPiLvAG</a>— FOX Deportes (@FOXDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXDeportes/status/2010778031728517314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

45' - Halftime at Kingdom Arena (0-1)

The first half comes to an end with Al Nassr holding a narrow advantage thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal. After an open and tactical opening period, Al Nassr capitalized on their best chance, while Al Hilal now look to respond after the break.

45' - Second half is underway! (0-1)

The match resumes at Kingdom Arena as Al Hilal and Al Nassr are back on the field for the second half, with the hosts looking to push forward and Al Nassr aiming to protect their lead and strike on the counter.

48' - Al Nassr threaten again from open play (0-1)

Al Nassr come close once more with a well-worked collective move that ends with Kingsley Coman slipping a pass into the top of the box. Marcelo Brozovic meets it and fires a shot that rises just over the crossbar.

50' - Ruben Neves sends free kick over the bar (0-1)

Ruben Neves is brought down near the edge of the area and wins a dangerous free kick for Al Hilal. He steps up to take it himself and opts for a direct effort, but the shot sails over the crossbar without troubling the goalkeeper.

53' - Yellow card shown to Marcelo Brozovic (0-1)

Marcelo Brozovic becomes the first player booked in the match after protesting the referee’s decision and aggressively throwing the ball into the ground, earning a yellow card as tempers begin to rise.

55' - Penalty awarded to Al Hilal! (0-1)

Al Hilal are given a golden opportunity to equalize after Malcom is brought down inside the box by Yahya.

57' - GOOOOOOAL FOR AL HILAL (1-1)

Salem Al Dawsari calmly converts the penalty with a solid strike to the goalkeeper’s left, leveling the score for Al Hilal and bringing Kingdom Arena to life as the hosts get back into the match.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">¡PENAL PARA LOS DE CASA! 🤯🫢 Malcom provoca la falta dentro del área y el árbitro no duda la infracción. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPLenFOX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPLenFOX</a> <a href="https://t.co/HKxWS6lJVh">pic.twitter.com/HKxWS6lJVh</a>— FOX Deportes (@FOXDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXDeportes/status/2010788003698929868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

63' - Red card for Al Nassr goalkeeper (1-1)

Controversy follows the equalizer as Al Nassr goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi is sent off after striking Joao Neves. The visitors are reduced to ten men, forcing an immediate change as backup goalkeeper Al Buainain comes on to replace Angelo Borges.

68' - Al Hilal raise the pressure after the red card (1-1)

The match shifts dramatically as Al Hilal respond to the sending off by pushing their lines higher. Head coach Simone Inzaghi instructs his side to apply intense high pressure, taking advantage of Al Nassr being down a man and having sacrificed their most creative midfielder to reorganize defensively.

72' - Substitution for Al Nassr (1-1)

Al Nassr make a change as Mohamed Simakan, clearly fatigued, is taken off. Ali Al Hassan comes on as the visitors look to regain balance while playing with ten men.

76' - Substitutions for Al Hilal (1-1)

Al Hilal make a double change as Salem Al Dawsari and Saud Al-Harbi are replaced. Mohamed Kanno and Pablo Mari come on to inject fresh legs.

79' - Play resumes after check on Al Nassr player (1-1)

The game was briefly stopped for a review of Al Nassr’s Ayman Yahya, but play has now resumed with the player returning to the field and the match continuing at Kingdom Arena.

81' GOOOOOOAL FOR AL HILAL! (2-1)

Al Hilal take the lead as Ruben Neves delivers a corner that is initially cleared but falls to Theo Hernandez, who lays it back for Neves. He sends in a precise cross that Mohamed Kanno meets to finish, putting the hosts ahead at Kingdom Arena.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">¡LE DAN VUELTA! 🤩🔥 Mohamed Kanno aparece en el momento clave y rompe el empate. Ahora el equipo de CR7 está abajo en el marcador. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPLenFOX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPLenFOX</a> <a href="https://t.co/j4pK4xTbH8">pic.twitter.com/j4pK4xTbH8</a>— FOX Deportes (@FOXDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXDeportes/status/2010792919477912002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

84' - Substitutions for Al Nassr (2-1)

Al Nassr make two changes as Cristiano Ronaldo and Ayman Yahya are taken off, with Wesley and Sultan Al Ghanam coming on. Ronaldo leaves the field visibly frustrated, expressing his displeasure at being substituted.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">¡SE VA CRISTIANO! 🤨🤯 El entrenador decide que es todo para Cristiano Ronaldo y es sustituido. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPLenFOX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPLenFOX</a> <a href="https://t.co/d1hrIYL28o">pic.twitter.com/d1hrIYL28o</a>— FOX Deportes (@FOXDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXDeportes/status/2010794039855939697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

90' - Penalty awarded to Al Hilal! (2-1)

Al Hilal earn a penalty following a swift counterattack that catches Al Nassr’s defensive line off guard. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic delivers a precise pass, and Mohamed Kanno is brought down in the box, giving the hosts another chance from the spot.

90+2' GOOOOOOAL FOR AL HILAL!! (3-1)

Ruben Neves calmly converts the penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way and extending Al Hilal’s lead, putting the host in complete control of the match.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">¡JAQUE MATE! 🤯🔥 Rúben Neves convierte el penal y el equipo de Darwin Núñez amplía la ventaja. El equipo de CR7 se aleja del liderato. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPLenFOX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPLenFOX</a> <a href="https://t.co/CuOK0PEvZw">pic.twitter.com/CuOK0PEvZw</a>— FOX Deportes (@FOXDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXDeportes/status/2010795611176476722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

90+6' - Substitutions for Al Hilal (3-1)

Al Hilal make two changes as Malcom and Darwin Nunez are taken off. Marcos Leonardo and Sultan Ahmed Mandash come on to inject fresh energy.

90+10' - Al Nassr struggle to create chances (3-1)

Al Nassr push forward in search of a goal, but their efforts are largely ineffective. The absence of a key player is clearly felt, making it difficult for them to break down Al Hilal’s organized defense.

90' - Full time! (3-1)

Al Hilal secure a convincing 3-1 victory over Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal for the visitors, the hosts controlled the match after the red card and decisive strikes from Mohamed Kanno and Ruben Neves.

Thanks for joining us!

Al Hilal beat Al Nassr 3-1 in today’s Saudi Pro League match and you lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.
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Warriors reportedly face defining trade window with a top target in focus and Jonathan Kuminga potentially on the move

Bregman's warnings to Red Sox reportedly went unnoticed prior to $175 million deal with Cubs

MLB teams, including the NY Yankees, reportedly in pursuit of top 10 remaining free agents

Not NY Yankees: MLB insider names favorite to land Bo Bichette

What happens if Steelers win, tie or lose vs Texans today in 2026 NFL playoffs Wild Card round?

Not Ole Miss: SEC program prepares final offer to poach Leavitt away from Kiffin, LSU

NFL

Chiefs officially secure TE for 2026 with Travis Kelce still contemplating retirement

49ers receive massive update on key player for Divisional Round matchup vs Seahawks amid George Kittle injury

What happens if Steelers win, tie or lose vs Texans today in 2026 NFL playoffs Wild Card round?

Where to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans in the USA: NFL Playoffs

MLB

NY Yankees reportedly eye former Bryce Harper teammate as Cody Bellinger drama continues

MLB Rumors: Red Sox send mixed signals on former Mariners slugger after passing on Alex Bregman

NY Yankees take clear stance on NY Mets' top target as Bellinger talks stall

Bregman's warnings to Red Sox reportedly went unnoticed prior to $175 million deal with Cubs

SOCCER

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his second goal in 2026 for Al Nassr vs Al Hilal

Who’s replacing Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid coach?

Real Madrid confirm Xabi Alonso is out after Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona

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