&lt;p&gt;Several changes are unfolding for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and now &lt;strong&gt;Lamar Jackson&lt;/strong&gt; could be at risk of &lt;strong&gt;losing a key coach&lt;/strong&gt;—one who may remain in the AFC North to lead &lt;strong&gt;Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following their elimination from the 2025 NFL season, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ravens-fire-john-harbaugh-his-record-in-baltimore-and-potential-landing-spots&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Ravens made the decision to fire head coach John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. However, he may not be the only coach Baltimore loses this offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Ian Rapoport, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cleveland Browns&lt;/a&gt; have requested an interview with Todd Monken&lt;/strong&gt; for their head coaching position. Monken has served as the &lt;strong&gt;Ravens’ offensive coordinator since 2023&lt;/strong&gt; and has played a significant role in Lamar Jackson’s development.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A ripple effect in Baltimore&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Tuesday, the Ravens officially announced the departure of John Harbaugh. As often happens in these situations, &lt;strong&gt;changes to the coaching staff are expected to follow&lt;/strong&gt;. While some assistants could remain, others may leave to join new organizations rather than follow Harbaugh to his next destination.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Todd Monken has been a &lt;strong&gt;highly sought-after head coaching candidate&lt;/strong&gt; in recent years. According to Rapoport, he &lt;strong&gt;received multiple interview requests&lt;/strong&gt; last offseason, and he is expected to draw even more interest this time around.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Harbaugh out, the &lt;strong&gt;timing may be ideal for Monken to pursue a head coaching opportunity&lt;/strong&gt;. A new head coach in Baltimore would likely bring in his own staff, and Monken could secure a more prominent role by leaving the organization now.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/lamar-jackson-reveals-his-only-concern-after-loss-to-steelers-amid-doubts-about-ravens-future&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Could Todd Monken take over as the Ravens’ head coach?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Another possibility following John Harbaugh’s departure is that the Ravens choose to &lt;strong&gt;promote Todd Monken to head coach&lt;/strong&gt;. However, there are no rumors about it as of today.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wp-block-embed__wrapper&quot;&gt;
&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;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Sources: &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#Ravens&lt;/a&gt; OC Todd Monken has received a request to be interviewed for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#Browns&lt;/a&gt; HC job. He received multiple requests last year and should again. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/bC82ynigTg&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/bC82ynigTg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/2008639040786993453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 6, 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;p&gt;Monken has &lt;strong&gt;worked closely with Lamar Jackson since 2023&lt;/strong&gt; and has a deep understanding of how to &lt;strong&gt;maximize the quarterback’s strengths&lt;/strong&gt;. For that reason, Baltimore could opt for this safer approach, maintaining continuity and avoiding a drastic shift that could further impact their franchise quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;Following a disappointing 2025 NFL season, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have &lt;strong&gt;fired John Harbaugh&lt;/strong&gt;. Given his strong track record with the AFC North franchise, &lt;strong&gt;several teams are expected to show interest&lt;/strong&gt; in hiring the veteran head coach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Tuesday, the Ravens officially parted ways with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;. He leaves Baltimore with a &lt;strong&gt;180–113 regular-season record&lt;/strong&gt;, a &lt;strong&gt;13–11 mark in the playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;, and one &lt;strong&gt;Super Bowl title over 18 seasons&lt;/strong&gt; as head coach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Harbaugh is expected to be one of the most sought-after coaching candidates on the market. Rumors indicate that the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Giants&lt;/a&gt; and the Las Vegas Raiders are among the top potential landing spots&lt;/strong&gt; for the experienced coach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What will John Harbaugh do next?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;General manager Eric DeCosta made the decision to fire John Harbaugh following the &lt;strong&gt;Ravens’ elimination in Week 18&lt;/strong&gt;. Baltimore needed a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers to reach the playoffs, but the team fell short of that goal.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Harbaugh remains one of the most respected head coaches in the NFL. He led the Ravens to a Super Bowl title in 2012 and &lt;strong&gt;consistently kept the team competitive&lt;/strong&gt;, though recent results failed to match the front office’s expectations after multiple high-profile signings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Jordan Schultz, &lt;strong&gt;even teams that currently have head coaches under contract are expected to show interest in Harbaugh&lt;/strong&gt;. He is projected to begin interviews soon, although the outcome of the postseason could further reshape the landscape of potential opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/lamar-jackson-reveals-his-only-concern-after-loss-to-steelers-amid-doubts-about-ravens-future&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Packers could emerge as a potential landing spot&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rumors suggest 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; could enter the head coaching market if their playoff run falls short. In that scenario, the franchise could move on from Matt LaFleur and look for a new leader ahead of the 2026 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In recent days, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-rumors-kevin-stefanski-linked-to-shocking-move-from-browns-to-nfc-playoff-team&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kevin Stefanski has been linked to the NFC playoff contender&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, with Harbaugh available, Green Bay could also emerge as a serious suitor for the Super Bowl–winning head coach.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Giants&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, along with several other NFL teams, will have a new head coach in 2026. Rumors had &lt;strong&gt;pointed to Bill Belichick as a top candidate&lt;/strong&gt;, and now the six-time Super Bowl champion has &lt;strong&gt;made his final decision&lt;/strong&gt; regarding a &lt;strong&gt;potential comeback&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bill Belichick&lt;/a&gt;’s debut season with the UNC Tar Heels did not go as expected&lt;/strong&gt;. As a result, speculation grew that he could be interested in returning to the NFL in 2026. However, as of now, there appears to be &lt;strong&gt;no real chance of him making a return to the league&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Nothing’s changed,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Belichick said on the Let’s Go! podcast about his return to the NFL.&lt;em&gt; “&lt;strong&gt;I’m where I was a month ago. I’m here at North Carolina.&lt;/strong&gt; I really appreciate the love and support that we’ve gotten from the community down here, from the school, from Chancellor Roberts, the ADs, Bubba Cunningham, Steve Newmark, working with Mike Lombardi and our staff here. &lt;strong&gt;We’re building a good program and I’m excited about the direction we’re headed in.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What would make Bill Belichick return to the NFL?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When Bill Belichick took over as head coach at North Carolina, he explained that the role represented an &lt;strong&gt;intriguing challenge within a solid program&lt;/strong&gt; where he could test himself in a new environment.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That &lt;strong&gt;same mindset&lt;/strong&gt; could eventually draw him back to the NFL. Like most coaches, Belichick would likely want a &lt;strong&gt;situation with fewer obstacles&lt;/strong&gt;—one featuring a &lt;strong&gt;strong roster, healthy salary-cap flexibility, and a front office that allows him to work&lt;/strong&gt; without interference.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the moment, several teams are expected to be in the market for a new head coach, including the &lt;strong&gt;Giants, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Raiders&lt;/a&gt;, Cardinals, and Browns&lt;/strong&gt;, among others. Still, it appears the &lt;strong&gt;Giants and Raiders would have been the most realistic fits&lt;/strong&gt; for Belichick.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While reports suggest the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/giants-make-final-decision-on-hiring-bill-belichick-as-next-head-coach&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Giants have already made their decision about Belichick&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, it remains unclear whether Las Vegas could have serious interest. According to reports, &lt;strong&gt;Tom Brady will play a key role in selecting the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/raiders-fire-pete-carroll-what-was-his-record-and-contract-in-las-vegas&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Raiders’ next head coach following Pete Carroll’s dismissal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and his relationship with Belichick could have made a return to the NFL easier.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Can the Falcons make up for their mistake?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When Bill Belichick parted ways with the New England Patriots, the &lt;strong&gt;Atlanta Falcons interviewed him&lt;/strong&gt; for their head coaching position. Ultimately, the NFC South franchise &lt;strong&gt;chose Raheem Morris&lt;/strong&gt;, who is no longer with the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Many fans believe the Falcons made a mistake by passing on Belichick. Now, with the &lt;strong&gt;head coaching job open once again&lt;/strong&gt;, questions have emerged about &lt;strong&gt;whether Atlanta could attempt to target Belichick&lt;/strong&gt; for a second time.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kirk Cousins&lt;/strong&gt; has not enjoyed a smooth tenure with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Atlanta Falcons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, as the organization prepares to decide what to do with the veteran quarterback, &lt;strong&gt;Cousins has made his preference clear&lt;/strong&gt; regarding &lt;strong&gt;where he wants to play&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2026 NFL season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In 2024, the Falcons signed &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirk-cousins&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kirk Cousins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to a massive &lt;strong&gt;four-year, $180 million contract&lt;/strong&gt;. However, he quickly lost his starting quarterback role, with the NFC South club handing the offense over to &lt;strong&gt;Michael Penix Jr&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite that change, Cousins has not lost hope of remaining in Atlanta. According to Mike Garafolo, the &lt;strong&gt;veteran quarterback wants to stay with the Falcons in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, making it clear that &lt;strong&gt;Atlanta is the only team he is interested in playing for&lt;/strong&gt; next season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Are the Falcons trading or releasing Kirk Cousins?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Falcons are expected to undergo a significant rebuild ahead of the upcoming season. The franchise will enter the next campaign with a &lt;strong&gt;new president, head coach, and general manager&lt;/strong&gt;, which leaves Cousins’ future very much up in the air.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After the 2025 season ended, Atlanta announced the &lt;strong&gt;departures of head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot&lt;/strong&gt;. Those changes could have a major impact on Cousins’ status, as his desire to stay will ultimately depend on the direction of the new leadership group.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to reports, the &lt;strong&gt;Falcons could listen to trade offers for Cousins&lt;/strong&gt;, although his market value around the league may be limited. That said, both sides agreed to &lt;strong&gt;restructure his contract&lt;/strong&gt;, improving flexibility for the team and clarity for the quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The restructure reduced &lt;strong&gt;Cousins’ 2026 base salary from a non-guaranteed $35 million to just $2.1 million&lt;/strong&gt;—a difference of $32.9 million. There were also adjustments to his guaranteed money in 2027, with a final decision on his future expected before the 2026 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A QB2 role in Atlanta isn’t so bad for Cousins&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When the &lt;strong&gt;Falcons moved from Kirk Cousins to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-penix-jr&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Michael Penix Jr.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; as their starting quarterback, many believed it could &lt;strong&gt;signal the end of Cousins’ career&lt;/strong&gt;. Instead, he remained a reliable QB2, particularly given Penix’s ongoing durability concerns.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Michael Penix Jr. has struggled to stay healthy&lt;/strong&gt; throughout his career, creating &lt;strong&gt;multiple opportunities for Cousins&lt;/strong&gt; to potentially reclaim the QB1 role. If he capitalizes on those chances, some believe the veteran could eventually earn back the starting job on a more permanent basis.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;A long offseason has started for &lt;strong&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt;, who are already seeing changes for the 2026 NFL season. Apart from &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-officially-lose-longtime-coach-in-2026-as-andy-reid-assistant-joins-another-team&quot;&gt;losing a longtime member of Andy Reid’s coaching staff to another team&lt;/a&gt;, the team has officially &lt;strong&gt;decided not to count on one of its quarterbacks of 2025&lt;/strong&gt; for next season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Monday, the NFL’s daily transactions report showed that the Chiefs &lt;strong&gt;waived QB Shane Buechele&lt;/strong&gt;, who had returned to Kansas City late in the 2025 campaign to provide depth behind Chris Oladokun with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Mahomes&lt;/a&gt; and Gardner Minshew injured.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Buechele, who had already been part of the same QB room as Mahomes and Oladokun by spending 2021 and 2022 in Kansas City, &lt;strong&gt;was signed off the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad&lt;/strong&gt; by the Chiefs before their Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos on Christmas.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The SMU product &lt;strong&gt;got to see the field in Week 18&lt;/strong&gt;, completing 7 of 14 passes for 88 yards while taking five sacks in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;‘ 12-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL regular season finale.&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_20260106_BUS_557337_Patrick-Mahomes-and-Shane-Buechele_8cf64f9d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Shane Buechele and Patrick Mahomes celebrating.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-324762&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Shane Buechele and Patrick Mahomes celebrating.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, he’s &lt;strong&gt;free to finish the season elsewhere&lt;/strong&gt;, perhaps with a franchise that reached the playoffs. The Bills are among the teams that made the postseason, and since Buechele is familiar with the system, a return to the practice squad would make sense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chiefs QB room for 2026 with Mahomes recovering from injury&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;With no football for months, the Chiefs didn’t need Buechele anymore. However, &lt;strong&gt;they’ll probably have to make at least one addition&lt;/strong&gt; to their QB room &lt;strong&gt;when the new league year starts&lt;/strong&gt; to prepare for training camp and preseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mahomes may have already started rehab to recover from his torn ACL and LCL, but &lt;strong&gt;his return is slated for September&lt;/strong&gt;. Minshew, who signed a one-year deal to be his backup in 2025, is among the &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;Chiefs free agents in 2026&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This leaves Oladokun as the &lt;strong&gt;only healthy quarterback under contract&lt;/strong&gt; with the Chiefs entering 2026. Therefore, the team &lt;strong&gt;might attack free agency or the draft to add at the position&lt;/strong&gt;, even if Mahomes makes it on time for Week 1.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chiefs make other contract decisions&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Buechele &lt;strong&gt;wasn’t the only Chiefs player who was given the chance to join a playoff team, with safety Tanner McCallister&lt;/strong&gt; also free to sign elsewhere after seeing his practice squad contract terminated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the Chiefs &lt;strong&gt;decided to sign four players to reserve/future contracts&lt;/strong&gt; before their practice squad deals expired. The players returning to Kansas City are LB Kam Arnold, DT Marcus Harris, WR Jimmy Holiday, and OT Matt Waletzko.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;They could be part of the bright future Reid sees in Kansas City, a &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-shares-bold-message-for-matt-nagy-steve-spagnuolo-to-hear-as-chiefs-could-lose-coaches-in-2026&quot;&gt;message the head coach let Matt Nagy and Steve Spagnuolo hear&lt;/a&gt; amid &lt;strong&gt;growing speculation on his coaching staff&lt;/strong&gt; for 2026.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; free agency landscape shifts, the future of star outfielder &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is becoming the focal point of the winter. While the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; have long been viewed as the front-runners, new insights have revealed Bellinger’s true preferences and some surprising “Plan B” destinations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to former MLB GM J&lt;strong&gt;im Bowden&lt;/strong&gt;, speaking on &lt;em&gt;Foul Territory&lt;/em&gt;, Bellinger’s clear &lt;strong&gt;first choice is to remain in New York&lt;/strong&gt;. Whether in the Bronx or Queens, the outfielder reportedly prefers the bright lights of the Big Apple over other major markets.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Currently, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; are treating Bellinger as their No. 1 target. However, an impasse has developed. &lt;em&gt;Buster Olney of ESPN&lt;/em&gt; reports there is a “sizable gap” between the team’s current offer (estimated around $130 million) and the $150–$180 million contract sought by his agent, &lt;strong&gt;Scott Boras&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If a deal in New York cannot be reached, the market could take an unexpected turn. Bowden indicated that if New York is off the table, Bellinger would “like to go back” to the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/strong&gt;, where he spent the first six years of his career and won the 2019 NL MVP. &lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, in a surprising twist, Bowden mentioned “whispers” linking the &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Pirates&lt;/strong&gt; to Bellinger. While seen as a long shot for the small-market club, the Pirates are reportedly looking for a marquee bat to provide run support for ace Paul Skenes and lengthen a lineup in dire need of offensive production.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bowden raises concerns about Bellinger joining the Mets&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Bowden’s primary concern stems from the optics of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt;‘ recent front-office decisions. After &lt;strong&gt;David Stearns&lt;/strong&gt; allowed franchise cornerstone &lt;strong&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/strong&gt; to walk in free agency, Bowden questions how Stearns could justify giving a similar long-term commitment to Bellinger.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;I have a hard time believing David Stearns is going to give [Bellinger] the five-year deal he wouldn’t give Pete Alonso,”&lt;/em&gt; Bowden said . “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I’m not sure how that’s going to sell at the podium&lt;/strong&gt;, to be honest”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Mets’ fanbase is reportedly unsettled following a string of high-profile departures. The exits of franchise favorites Alonso and closer &lt;strong&gt;Edwin Diaz&lt;/strong&gt; in free agency, combined with the trade of &lt;strong&gt;Brandon Nimmo&lt;/strong&gt; to the Texas Rangers, have left fans in Queens demanding a major response from the front office.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In this climate, making a big splash by signing Bellinger is seen by many as an ideal move. Not only would Bellinger’s arrival provide much-needed protection and a boost for cornerstone &lt;strong&gt;Juan Soto&lt;/strong&gt; but it would also solidify the team as a legitimate contender to win the National League pennant in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;

Cody Bellinger’s first choice revealed with alternatives emerging amid NY Yankees, NY Mets interest

NY Yankees, NY Mets reportedly share the same preference between Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker

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Cody Bellinger's first choice revealed with alternatives emerging amid NY Yankees, NY Mets interest - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; free agency period continues, 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 exploring ways to bolster their roster. However, &lt;em&gt;The Athletic’s&lt;/em&gt; Yankees insider &lt;em&gt;Chris Kirschner&lt;/em&gt; reports that the franchise is not currently in the race to sign one of the league’s most coveted free agents.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The reporter indicated that the Yankees do not have a solidified interest in &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, though they did check on his situation as they would with any free agent in the league. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I’ve heard that the Yankees’ interest in Bichette is really not even that solidified&lt;/strong&gt;. Yes, they’ve checked in — the one thing I will say about checking in on free agents is, it is the job of the general manager to check in on everybody that’s out there,&lt;/em&gt;” Kirschner explained.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, the insider noted that the Yankees’ No. 1 priority remains reaching a deal with &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt;. Amidst this landscape, other reports indicate there is “clearly a gap” in the conversations, though optimism for a mutual agreement persists.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In that regard, Kirschner indicated that the franchise could turn to Bichette &lt;strong&gt;as a second option&lt;/strong&gt; should they fail to reach an agreement with Bellinger, though he does not believe that will be necessary. &lt;em&gt;“It would be likely that Bichette would be a backup option if Bellinger goes elsewhere—&lt;strong&gt;which I am not expecting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Kirschner revealed.&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_20260106_BUS_557547_bichette-1_13a1913d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557549&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Insider doesn’t see Bichette staying with the Blue Jays&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Toronto Blue Jays were once considered the favorites to re-sign Bo Bichette, but the team’s recent four-year, $60 million deal with Japanese star &lt;strong&gt;Kazuma Okamoto&lt;/strong&gt; has cast significant doubt on the shortstop’s return.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; insider &lt;em&gt;Ken Rosenthal&lt;/em&gt; notes that re-signing Bichette would now create a “positional logjam” in the Blue Jays’ infield. With Okamoto slated for third base and &lt;strong&gt;Ernie Clement&lt;/strong&gt; expected to handle second, there is simply no clear everyday role for Bichette without sidelining a productive starter.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“If they re-sign Bichette and you have Bichette at second and Okamoto at third, &lt;strong&gt;then where does Ernie Clement play?&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt; Rosenthal questioned during a recent appearance on&lt;em&gt; Foul Territory&lt;/em&gt;. “&lt;em&gt;I kind of see Okamoto being the third baseman primarily… and then Clement plays second”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rosenthal concluded that Toronto’s focus has likely shifted elsewhere, predicting that their definitive splash of the winter will be for the market’s top prize: &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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NY Yankees ruled out as realistic landing spot for coveted MLB free agent - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; are looking to position themselves among the next wave of World Series contenders, and building a competitive roster is imperative to that goal. Their top priority? Bringing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; back into the fold for the 2026 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To make that happen, the Red Sox are &lt;strong&gt;reportedly preparing an intriguing offer in hopes of turning that long-held&lt;/strong&gt; goal into reality ahead of next season. According to Buster Olney, the proposal would even surpass previous offers made for the star third baseman.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Boston Red Sox want Bregman and have signaled a willingness to pay him big money — perhaps something in the range of what the Tigers offered him last spring, &lt;strong&gt;a six-year, $171.5 million deal&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Olney stated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If this move comes to fruition, even amid uncertainty about Bregman’s decision regarding his future, the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox would undoubtedly have one of the best players at his position back on their roster.&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_20260106_BUS_557476_bregman_e71ed29f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Bregman&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546482&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a single.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;One less competitor for the Red Sox&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to MLB insider Jim Bowden, the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Blue Jays have shifted their focus away from the third base market&lt;/strong&gt; following their acquisition of Kazuma Okamoto. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Bowden reported on &lt;em&gt;Foul Territory&lt;/em&gt; that while the Blue Jays remain interested in stars like Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette, they have officially withdrawn from the pursuit of Alex Bregman. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This development is a significant relief for Boston, as the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/red-sox-have-one-less-competitor-for-alex-bregman-as-mlb-team-reportedly-pulls-out&quot;&gt;Red Sox have one less competitor&lt;/a&gt; to worry about while they work on an aggressive long-term offer to bring the two-time World Series champion back to Fenway Park.&lt;/p&gt;

Red Sox reportedly ready for bold decision on Alex Bregman with lucrative offer

Red Sox reportedly ready for bold decision on Alex Bregman with lucrative offer - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; are currently in a high-stakes race alongside the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt; to secure the services of star outfielder &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;. The former Chicago Cubs standout is navigating his first stint in free agency, and recent reports suggest the Mets may hold a tactical edge over their competitors.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During a recent appearance on &lt;em&gt;The JD Bunkis Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith&lt;/em&gt; indicated that if &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Tucker&lt;/a&gt; is prioritizing a &lt;strong&gt;long-term deal&lt;/strong&gt;, the Mets are the premier candidates to land him. Nicholson-Smith pointed to the Mets’ roster restructuring and their urgent need to add veteran experience to the clubhouse.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At one point, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt; looked like the best candidate to give Kyle Tucker a long-term deal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,“ Nicholson-Smith noted. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Now, I would say that’s the Mets&lt;/strong&gt; because, you look at the Mets roster, they have Tyrone Taylor starting in one outfield spot on their projection. They have Carson Benge… starting in one of their other outfield spots. &lt;strong&gt;So, clearly, the Mets need to add an outfielder. Kyle Tucker’s out there&lt;/strong&gt;; the Mets spend like nobody else”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While initial reports suggested Tucker was seeking a massive long-term contract worth at least $400 million, the narrative has taken an unexpected turn. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-kyle-tucker-reportedly-willing-to-make-sacrifice-amid-ny-mets&quot;&gt;Tucker is reportedly willing to make sacrifices amid the Mets’ intense interest&lt;/a&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_20260106_BUS_557523_kyle-tucker-7_f51ddfbd.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551592&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kyle Tucker after a Cubs loss. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This could involve the outfielder opting for a shorter-term deal with a higher Annual Average Value (AAV), allowing him to hit the market again in a few years while maximizing his immediate earnings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Former GM claims no team wants Tucker in New York&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While reports indicate that both the New York Mets and New York Yankees have been monitoring Kyle Tucker, former &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;GM Jim Bowden&lt;/strong&gt; suggests that neither New York team is a likely destination for the star outfielder.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;That other thing that has happened to Kyle Tucker is, &lt;strong&gt;the New York teams are not in on him&lt;/strong&gt;. Yankees are chasing [Cody] Bellinger. If they don’t get Bellinger, they’re not gonna pivot to Tucker. They don’t believe how well he would handle New York. I’ve heard the same thing about the Mets’ view of Kyle Tucker, as well. &lt;strong&gt;That takes two big markets out&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Bowden said during an appearance on &lt;em&gt;Foul Territory&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Bowden’s assessment is correct, the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Blue Jays would be positioned as the clear front-runners&lt;/strong&gt;. Despite their recent $60 million signing of Japanese star &lt;strong&gt;Kazuma Okamoto&lt;/strong&gt;, insiders report that Toronto remains “&lt;em&gt;all-in&lt;/em&gt;” on Tucker to bolster their lineup for another World Series run in 2026. Still, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-ny-mets-may-have-a-way-to-snatch-kyle-tucker-from-blue-jays-ny-yankees&quot;&gt;Mets may have a way to snatch Tucker from the Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Mets reportedly have an advantage over Blue Jays to meet an important demand for Kyle Tucker

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NY Mets reportedly have an advantage over Blue Jays to meet an important demand for Kyle Tucker - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;As MLB teams gear up for the 2026 season, the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Angels&lt;/strong&gt; are making key additions to both their major and minor league rosters. In a strategic move, the Angels have &lt;strong&gt;signed former &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt; utility player Luke Ritter&lt;/strong&gt;, aiming to enhance their performance in the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Reported by Ari Alexander of &lt;em&gt;7News Boston&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-angels&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Angels&lt;/a&gt; have brought in Ritter, who showcased formidable power with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets&lt;/strong&gt; by hitting 50 career home runs. The Angels are hopeful that his experience will be beneficial during training camp and beyond, depending on his form.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ritter has been a consistent performer, playing across several Mets’ affiliated teams over the past seven years. With a fresh start in Los Angeles, he is anticipated &lt;strong&gt;to make a significant impact in the minors and has set his sights on earning a spot in the majors.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout his minor league journey, &lt;strong&gt;Ritter has donned the jerseys of the Syracuse Mets, Binghamton Rumble Ponies, and Brooklyn Cyclones.&lt;/strong&gt; Now, he looks forward to achieving new milestones with the Angels.&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_20260106_BUS_557479_Luke-Ritter-hitting-base_b0f51c7f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Luke Ritter hitting base&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557515&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Luke Ritter #11 of USA slides to score.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ritter’s impressive minor league stats&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During his seven-year tenure with various Mets-affiliated teams, Ritter has compiled an impressive statistical record, one that undoubtedly attracted the Angels’ attention. &lt;strong&gt;His experience at the plate has even earned him a place on Team USA for the WBSC Premier12 tournament.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are Ritter’s statistics over his minor league career:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Games Played: 623&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Home Runs: 97&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;RBIs: 339&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Batting Average: .234&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;On-Base Percentage (OBP): .342&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stolen Bases: 28&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Looking ahead to the new season, the Angels are determined to make a strong impact in the MLB. After successfully besting the Los Angeles Dodgers in an all-season series in 2025, &lt;strong&gt;they aim to extend their dominance throughout the division&lt;/strong&gt;, capitalizing on strategic additions like Ritter to bolster their roster depth.&lt;/p&gt;


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Angels reportedly sign former player from the New York Mets for next season

Angels reportedly sign former player from the New York Mets for next season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are facing the possibility of losing a key player who has been crucial since his arrival, Brazilian goalkeeper &lt;strong&gt;Bento&lt;/strong&gt;. His potential departure would leave uncertainty at a vital position and could complicate the club’s pursuit of silverware, one of &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;’s main objectives. Recent reports are linking the goalkeeper with a move to the Premier League.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Fabrizio Romano, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/west-ham&quot;&gt;West Ham&lt;/a&gt; are showing concrete interest in Al Nassr’s goalkeeper. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“West Ham have sent an official bid to Al Nassr for Brazilian GK Bento. Talks are underway,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Romano reported, confirming that the interest has already progressed into a formal proposal.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A transfer does not appear unrealistic, &lt;strong&gt;especially considering Bento is no longer viewed as a central piece under head coach Jorge Jesus&lt;/strong&gt;. That situation could make a departure more appealing for the player, who has already earned international experience with Brazil and may be seeking a more competitive environment ahead of future tournaments.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jesus has reportedly urged Al Nassr’s management to approve Bento’s exit during the winter transfer window. &lt;strong&gt;The move would allow the club to reorganize its foreign player slots&lt;/strong&gt; and strengthen other areas of the roster as they look to rebalance the squad.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;🚨🇸🇦 West Ham have sent official bid to Al Nassr for Brazilian GK Bento. Talks are underway. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/KyT46esXT8&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/KyT46esXT8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2008245128234996139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 5, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bento’s career path&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bento Matheus Krepski, known simply as Bento, is widely regarded as one of Brazil’s most promising goalkeepers. He currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, where he shares the locker room with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;has delivered several strong performances since joining the club&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Born in Curitiba, Parana, Bento joined Athletico Paranaense’s youth academy in 2013 at the age of 14 and was promoted to the senior team in 2020. &lt;strong&gt;After four seasons with Athletico Paranaense, he signed with Al Nassr on July 17, 2024&lt;/strong&gt;. He made his debut on August 14 in a 2–0 away victory against Al Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal, keeping a clean sheet.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;International career&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bento received his first call-up to Brazil in August 2023 under interim head coach Fernando Diniz &lt;strong&gt;for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru&lt;/strong&gt;. He made his senior debut on March 23, 2024, in a 1–0 friendly win over England, and later earned minutes against Argentina due to injuries to Alisson and Ederson, further strengthening his international profile.&lt;/p&gt;

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Cristiano Ronaldo could lose Al Nassr teammate to the Premier League - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;are dealing with defensive complications during the current season, especially after losing last year’s cornerstone in Inigo Martinez. As a result, the club is actively looking to reinforce the back line and has turned its attention to a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portugal&quot;&gt;Portugal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; teammate of &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;, with an eye on both immediate impact and long-term performance ahead of the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are showing strong interest in Joao Cancelo and are moving closer to a deal. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Barca are on the verge of signing Joao Cancelo. An official proposal has been sent to Al Hilal&lt;/strong&gt; and Joao’s camp expect it to be accepted soon with formal steps. Cancelo made it clear from the beginning, Barca are his absolute priority,”&lt;/em&gt; Romano reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even so, the operation comes with several conditions. &lt;strong&gt;The only realistic path for Cancelo to join Barcelona is through a low-cost or free transfer agreement&lt;/strong&gt; between the clubs, while his salary must fit within the limits set by Financial Fair Play. Cancelo is willing to significantly reduce his wages, understanding that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; need his contract to align with roughly 80 percent of the salary space created by the injured Christensen.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Inter Milan are also pushing hard for the defender and remain a serious competitor in the race. The Italian club is in a stronger financial position. It can offer a higher salary, which is notable given that Cancelo is currently earning close to 17 million euros at Al Hilal. Despite that, the player’s preference remains clear, as he continues to prioritize a return to Barcelona.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1980&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;320506&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20260105_BUS_556997_joao-cancelo_a16c9d79.webp&amp;amp;width=1980&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Joao Cancelo during a Barcelona match.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-320506&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Joao Cancelo during a Barcelona match.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;How Joao Cancelo performed in his first spell with Barcelona&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 2023-24 season proved to be highly productive for the Portuguese defender, who joined the club on loan from Manchester City.&lt;strong&gt; Cancelo appeared in 42 matches across all competitions&lt;/strong&gt;, including LaLiga, the Supercopa, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey,&lt;strong&gt; surpassing 3,000 total minutes&lt;/strong&gt; on the field.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In addition to his defensive contributions, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joao-cancelo&quot;&gt;Cancelo&lt;/a&gt; made a strong offensive impact, &lt;strong&gt;registering four goals and five assists&lt;/strong&gt;. One of his most memorable goals came in the Champions League round of 16 against Napoli, marking his second goal in that competition and highlighting his ability to deliver on big stages.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cancelo targets a strong 2026 World Cup campaign&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The overall level of competition in the Saudi Pro League &lt;strong&gt;still does not match that of Europe’s top leagues&lt;/strong&gt;, which plays a role in Cancelo’s thinking. A return to a more demanding environment would help him regain peak form and maintain the intensity required to secure a place with Portugal for the 2026 World Cup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That motivation is central to his decision. &lt;strong&gt;Cancelo is aiming to reestablish himself at the highest level to remain part of Portugal’s plans&lt;/strong&gt;, in what is expected to be &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;’s final World Cup cycle. Competition for fullback spots remains fierce, with Nuno Mendes on the left and options on the right, such as &lt;strong&gt;Diogo Dalot, Nelson Semedo, and Raphael Guerreiro&lt;/strong&gt;, all pushing for minutes.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;’s Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; are reportedly monitoring several European stars, specifically targeting players who are either nearing the end of their contracts or looking to transition away from the intensity of elite European leagues. This strategy, which previously brought the likes of &lt;strong&gt;Jordi Alba&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Sergio Busquets&lt;/strong&gt; to South Florida, is now being focused on two key figures from &lt;strong&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Strengthening the roster is a priority for the Herons as they look to build on their historic &lt;strong&gt;2025 MLS Cup&lt;/strong&gt; title. In 2026, the club is set to compete in the Concacaf Champions Cup, which offers a path to the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, as well as the FIFA Intercontinental Cup later this year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In that regard, two major stars have emerged as potential additions who would certainly live up to the high-profile names already playing alongside Messi. According to Spanish outlets &lt;em&gt;Mundo Deportivo&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; are already in communication and making progress in talks with &lt;strong&gt;Antoine Griezmann&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Jorge Resurreccion&lt;/strong&gt;, better known as &lt;strong&gt;Koke&lt;/strong&gt;. This would follow their successful move for Rodrigo De Paul in mid-2025.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the case of the French forward, his contract with &lt;em&gt;Los Colchoneros&lt;/em&gt; does not expire until &lt;strong&gt;June 2027&lt;/strong&gt;; however, reports have indicated for some time that he “dreams” to move his family to the United States.&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_20260104_BUS_556558_griezmann-koke_ca4ac8d0.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-556566&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Antoine Griezmann and Koke during a training session. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the veteran midfielder’s situation is more immediate, as his contract with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atletico-madrid&quot;&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/a&gt; expires in just &lt;strong&gt;six months&lt;/strong&gt;. With no current signs of an extension, Koke is viewed as a concrete candidate to join De Paul in the Miami midfield.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Inter Miami remain active in the market&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Shortly after &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-gains-a-new-argentine-teammate-as-inter-miami-confirm-their-first-2026-signing&quot;&gt;Inter Miami confirmed their first signing of 2026&lt;/a&gt;, the front office have continued their work to reinforce the squad and have already secured their &lt;strong&gt;second addition&lt;/strong&gt; ahead of the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Sunday, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messis-inter-miami-announce-stellar-signing-who-aspires-to-play-in-2026-world-cup&quot;&gt;Inter Miami announced goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, who aspires to play at the 2026 World Cup&lt;/a&gt; after a standout campaign with &lt;strong&gt;Minnesota United&lt;/strong&gt;, where he was named the 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. St. Clair joined Inter Miami as a free agent, signing a deal that includes an option through the 2027 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the club’s pursuit of &lt;strong&gt;Giovani Lo Celso&lt;/strong&gt; appears to have cooled. The Argentine midfielder has reportedly opted to stay with &lt;strong&gt;Real Betis&lt;/strong&gt; in Spain. Remaining in Europe will allow him to maintain the competitive level necessary to stay in contention for the Argentina national team roster just weeks away from their World Cup title defense. Nevertheless, reports suggest that &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami are planning to reopen talks with Lo Celso following the 2026 World Cup.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; had a season in which they met and exceeded expectations, driven by strong management under Javier Mascherano and the influence of &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;. While the campaign was widely considered a success, the club made it clear that its ambitions extended beyond just one year. With an eye on remaining title contenders, Inter Miami moved quickly in the offseason to strengthen key areas of the roster ahead of the next MLS season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-signs-2025-mls-goalkeeper-of-the-year-dayne-st-clair&quot;&gt;Inter Miami &lt;strong&gt;announced through their official social media channels&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; the signing of Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair&lt;/strong&gt; as a reinforcement for the upcoming MLS campaign. In their statement, the club highlighted the arrival of one of the most consistent goalkeepers from the previous season, signaling a clear intention to reinforce the squad with proven talent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I’m very excited to join the club and represent them both on and off the field&lt;/strong&gt;. I can’t wait to meet everyone and start preparing to win trophies. See you soon,” &lt;/em&gt;the goalkeeper said in a video message shared by the club on X, formerly known as Twitter.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;St. Clair, 28, arrived from Minnesota United after making &lt;strong&gt;159 appearances for the club since being selected in the 2019 SuperDraft&lt;/strong&gt;. He also recorded 18 appearances with Canada, establishing himself as one of the most reliable figures in Canadian &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer&quot;&gt;soccer&lt;/a&gt; over recent seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;547957&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20260104_BUS_556460_dayne-st-clair_ef0d6241.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Dayne St. Clair during a Minnesota United game.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547957&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Dayne St. Clair during a Minnesota United game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;St. Clair leaving his mark in the MLS&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;St. Clair was named the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2025 after posting a &lt;strong&gt;77.93 save percentage, registering 113 saves, and recording 10 clean sheets&lt;/strong&gt; across 30 regular-season matches. He finished ahead of Matt Freese of New York City FC and Yohei Takaoka of the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final voting.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Competition following the new signing&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The arrival of St. Clair came after the departure of Drake Callender. Under Javier Mascherano, the primary option in goal had been Oscar Ustari, &lt;strong&gt;while the club also confirmed that Rocco Rios Novo would remain as an alternative&lt;/strong&gt; heading into the new season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;St. Clair &lt;strong&gt;is a leading candidate to start in goal for Canada at the upcoming &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup&quot;&gt;World Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, under head coach Jesse Marsch. After serving as a backup during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, he entered the next cycle competing directly with Maxime Crepeau for the top role.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to the club, &lt;strong&gt;the move was finalized after St. Clair was unable to reach an extension agreement with Minnesota&lt;/strong&gt;, allowing Inter Miami to complete the signing and further solidify their roster. The club also secured the continuity of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; through 2028, retained Luis Suarez, exercised the purchase option on Rodrigo de Paul, and added fullbacks Sergio Reguilon and Facundo Mura, a &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-gains-a-new-argentine-teammate-as-inter-miami-confirm-their-first-2026-signing&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;new Argentine teammate for Messi at Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; as part of a busy and ambitious offseason.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cameroon&lt;/strong&gt; advanced to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;AFCON&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;2025&lt;/strong&gt; quarterfinals following a dramatic 2-1 victory over &lt;strong&gt;South Africa&lt;/strong&gt; at the Al Medina Stadium. The Indomitable Lions are now set to face &lt;strong&gt;Morocco&lt;/strong&gt; in the next round, in what promises to be one of the tournament’s marquee matchups.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cameroon&quot;&gt;Cameroon&lt;/a&gt; entered as the heavy favorites, South Africa are the ones who started the game stronger, dominating the early play. However, the momentum shifted completely in the 31st minute when &lt;strong&gt;Junior Tchamadeu&lt;/strong&gt; found the back of the net following a corner kick.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the second half, Cameroon capitalized immediately, doubling their lead in the first minute after the break with a goal from &lt;strong&gt;Christian Kofane&lt;/strong&gt;, leaving their opponents stunned. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the deficit, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/south-africa&quot;&gt;South Africa&lt;/a&gt; did not give up and managed to pull one back through &lt;strong&gt;Evidence Makgopa&lt;/strong&gt; with just three minutes remaining in regulation. The final minutes were electric as Bafana Bafana were pushing for a miracle equalizer, but it never came. Cameroon will now face the host nation on &lt;strong&gt;Friday, January 9&lt;/strong&gt;, in the quarterfinals.&lt;/p&gt;



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South Africa and Cameroon clash in AFCON 2025 Round of 16

Welcome to our live blog of the AFCON 2025 action. South Africa face Cameroon today in a crucial Round of 16 showdown, with both national teams searching for a spot in the final eight!
Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!

Kick off time

South Africa vs Cameroon will get underway in the Agdal Medina Stadium at 2:00 PM (ET).
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Today's referees

Kenyan referee Peter Waweru has been appointed to officiate the Round of 16 clash between South Africa and Cameroon. He will be joined on the field by his compatriots Gilbert Chiroue and Stephen Onyango, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.
Full officiating team:
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<li>Referee: Peter Waweru (KEN)</li>
<li>Assistant Referee 1: Gilbert Chiroue (KEN)</li>
<li>Assistant Referee 2: Stephen Onyango (KEN)</li>
<li>Fourth Official: Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo (COD)</li>
<li>VAR: Daniel Nii Laryea (GHA)</li>
<li>VAR Assistant: Abdel Aziz Yaser (SDN)</li>
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South Africa lineup confirmed!

This will be Bafana Bafana starting lineup for today's contest: Ronwen Williams; Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Samukelo Kabini; Teboho Mokoena, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Bathusi Aubaas; Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bafana Bafana starting 11 vs Cameroon AFCON: Last 16<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BafanaPride?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BafanaPride</a><a href="https://twitter.com/10bet_ZA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@10bet_ZA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CastleLagerSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CastleLagerSA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HonorAfrica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HonorAfrica</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Shield_ZA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Shield_ZA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SABC_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SABC_Sport</a> <a href="https://t.co/7nfPnNEpaN">pic.twitter.com/7nfPnNEpaN</a>— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) <a href="https://twitter.com/BafanaBafana/status/2007872721951330364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cameroon lineup confirmed!

This is the Cameroon's starting XI for today: Devis Epassy; Che Malone Junior, Samuel Kotto, Nouhou Tolo; Junior Tchamadeu, Arthur Ebong, Carlos Baleba, Darlin Yongwa; Bryan Mbeumo, Danny Namaso; Christian Kofane.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">⚽️🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MATCHDAY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MATCHDAY</a> Voici le XI <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LionsIndomptables?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LionsIndomptables</a> qui vont commencer le match. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFRIQUE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFRIQUE</a> DU SUD 🇿🇦 🆚 🇨🇲<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAMEROUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAMEROUN</a> 📅 04/01/2026 ⏰ 20H00 🏟️ Stade Al Medina 📍Rabat - Maroc We are Lions. We CAN !!!🦁💚❤️💛<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANTOTALENERGIES2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CANTOTALENERGIES2025</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFSCMR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFSCMR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FINAL16?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FINAL16</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WEARELIONSWECAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WEARELIONSWECAN</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOLIONS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GOLIONS</a> | <a href="https://t.co/xZkR1ODhzT">pic.twitter.com/xZkR1ODhzT</a>— Les Lions Indomptables Officiel (@LIndomptables) <a href="https://twitter.com/LIndomptables/status/2007871856318239077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Broos set for reunion with Cameroon

The current manager of South Africa, Hugo Broos, famously led Cameroon to the AFCON title during the 2017 edition. However, the coach emphasized that today’s match is a contest between South Africa and Cameroon, rather than a personal battle between Broos and the Indomitable Lions.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos shares his thoughts ahead of the South African senior men's national team's AFCON Last 16 clash against Cameroon on Sunday night.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BafanaPride?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BafanaPride</a> <a href="https://t.co/8a1NKHhnzY">pic.twitter.com/8a1NKHhnzY</a>— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) <a href="https://twitter.com/BafanaBafana/status/2007850896642715983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Indomitable Lions arrive in style!

<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Indomitable Lions are coming in hot. 🇨🇲<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeSoundDifferent?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeSoundDifferent</a> <a href="https://t.co/SSz9dkblJG">pic.twitter.com/SSz9dkblJG</a>— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/2007877999958372727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Players are on the pitch!

Players from both countries are on the pitch for the national anthems. Everything is ready for the start of the match.
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GAME ON!

South Africa and Cameroon have kicked off the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 game!
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3'- South Africa with the first chance! (0-0)

Following a great cross after an offensive foul awarded to South Africa, Lyle Foster connected with a powerful header, but the effort went wide of the Cameroon goal.

7'- South Africa miss another one! (0-0)

Mofokeng had a golden opportunity to score as he was alone with the goalkeeper, but his shot soared over the crossbar!

14- South Africa goal disallowed! (0-0)

Foster had scored the opening goal of the match; however, it was ruled out as the striker was caught in an offside position.

18'- The game is stopped (0-0)

The game has come to a halt as Cameroon’s Darlin Yongwa is down on the field and is currently being treated by the medical staff.

19'- The game resumes

21'- First substitution of the game (0-0)

Cameroon's Darlin Yongwa leaves the field injured to make way for Mahamadou Nagida.

31'- First yellow card of the game (0-0)

Siyabonga Ngezana of South Africa received the first yellow card of the game.

33'- GOAAAAAAL FOR CAMEROON!! (0-1)

Junior Tchamadeu scores the first goal of the game!!
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Junior Tchamedeu puts Cameroon ahead before halftime against South Africa 🇨🇲👊 Don’t miss all the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2025</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beINSPORTS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beINSPORTS</a> 📺<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beINAFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beINAFCON2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAN2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/r4MICb0IQ7">pic.twitter.com/r4MICb0IQ7</a>— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/beINSPORTSUSA/status/2007901240340996463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

38'- Rain has arrived! (0-1)

The weather has shifted at the Al Medina Stadium in the Agdal district, with rain beginning to fall during this crucial night match!

Halftime!

The first half of the game has ended!

The second half is underway!

South Africa and Cameroon are already playing the second half!

46'- GOAAAAAAAL FOR CAMEROON!!! (0-2)

Christian Kofane extends the lead for Cameroon!!
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Christian Kofane heads in the 2–0, and Cameroon move closer to the quarterfinals ➡️🇨🇲 Don’t miss all the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2025</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beINSPORTS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beINSPORTS</a> 📺<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beINAFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beINAFCON2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAN2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/rvvk6y0LeN">pic.twitter.com/rvvk6y0LeN</a>— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/beINSPORTSUSA/status/2007909902832849057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

57'- Cameroon are looking for the third one (0-2)

Kofane wasted a massive opportunity as his shot was blocked while Mbeumo was left wide open in front of the goalkeeper. Cameroon are getting closer and closer to securing their third goal of the match.

58'- Yellow card for South Africa (0-2)

Samukelo Kabini received the second yellow card of his team.

61'- South Africa nearly score! (0-2)

Samukelo Kabini had a golden opportunity to pull one back inside the box, but Devis Epassy made a brilliant save to deny him.

62'- Two substitutions in South Africa (0-2)

Samuelo Kabini and Oswin Appollis left the fild to make way for Aubrey Modiba and Evidence Makgopa.

64'- Yellow card for South Africa (0-2)

Aubrey Modiba received a yellow card.

69'- South Africa miss another great chance! (0-2)

Teboho Mokoena tested the keeper with a powerful free kick, but Devis Epassy produced another spectacular save to keep the ball out. The Bafana Bafana are piling on the pressure as they search for a way back into this knockout match.

71'- Yellow card for South Africa (0-2)

Teboho Mokoena received the fourth yellow card of his team.

74'- Substitution in South Africa (0-2)

Relebohile Mofokeng was replaced by Sipho Mbule.

78'- Two substitutions in Cameroon (0-2)

Danny Namaso and Mahamadou Nagida left the field to make way for Olivier Kemen and Christopher Wooh.

82'- Yellow card for South Africa (0-2)

Lyle Foster gets booked now in South Africa.

82'- Last change in South Africa (0-2)

Nkosinathi Sibisi left the field to make way for Tshepang Moremi.

87'- GOAAAAAAL OF SOUTH AFRICA (1-2)

Evidence Makgopa pulls one back for South Africa!!
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Evidence Makgopa! 🇿🇦❤️⚽️🔥🔥🔥 South Africa! I believe! Come on Bafana Bafana! ✊🏾 <a href="https://t.co/IziTK5Pxvq">pic.twitter.com/IziTK5Pxvq</a>— Monwabisi Kete 🇿🇦 (@MonwabisiKete) <a href="https://twitter.com/MonwabisiKete/status/2007917901077262623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

End of the game!

Cameroon defeat South Africa 2-1 to reach AFCON 2025 quarterfinals!!!

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