&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; does not regret at all signing with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for the 2025 season. The quarterback admitted that he knew in advance it was the right decision and that, as the months went by, several moments confirmed that his choice was the ideal one.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Well, once I made the decision, I felt like it was the right decision. There were some confirmation moments for sure. When I got here day one of mini camp, I felt like it was a little different in a good way. I liked the feeling and then the Latrobe experience was a really positive one. Coming out of Latrobe, I felt good about our team that we would be in a position late in the year to play some meaningful football games.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, the cherry on top would be winning the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to say goodbye to football at the top of the mountain. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-sends-clear-message-about-final-decision-between-steelers-and-retirement&quot;&gt;Retirement rumors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; continue to grow, but the veteran is solely focused on having success in the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is Steelers’ starting quarterback for the playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers will be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs. For the veteran, it is a very important moment in his career, as he had gone four years without being able to reach the postseason.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Will Aaron Rodgers retire?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers has not yet confirmed if he’ll retire after this season. The only thing that is certain is that the quarterback will become a free agent after the playoffs, as the star signed a one-year contract with the Steelers.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid confirmed that he will not leave the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for the 2026 season. In fact, the head coach is already very clear about the areas that need improvement, which include &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We had ten or so games that were determined by seven points or less. One score. Those were the seven we won last year. Well, why? You got to go back and you look at penalties and turnovers in crucial situations. You got to really evaluate those and the wise of that. Dropped balls, long drives. Including everybody. End of the game drives that you could have either scored on or were scored on. We have to make sure that we narrow those things up and make sure we’re on the right end of it.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although Reid &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-might-reportedly-lose-andy-reids-coach-prospect-to-ravens&quot;&gt;could lose members of his coaching staff such as Matt Nagy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, he is convinced that he can turn the project around with the Chiefs and return to winning a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Nevertheless, there must be changes in order to achieve that goal.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Andy Reid could lose many coaches for 2026 season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to Matt Nagy, Andy Reid could also lose Steve Spagnuolo, who has scheduled interviews to become an NFL head coach. One team that is very interested in the defensive coordinator is the Titans.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;In Nagy’s case, who is already a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-could-lose-super-bowl-champion-coach-in-2026-as-report-confirms-andy-reid-assistant-might-join-afc-team&quot;&gt;Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the options are even broader, as teams such as Tennessee, the Ravens, and the Arizona Cardinals have requested interviews to evaluate him as a potential head coach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, Reid has already decided to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-reportedly-part-ways-with-andy-reid-coach-ahead-of-2026-nfl-season&quot;&gt;part ways with wide receivers coach Connor Embree&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other staff members who are also out include defensive line coach Alex Whittingham and defensive quality control coach Louie Addazio.&lt;/p&gt;


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Andy Reid confirms if he's leaving Chiefs for another team in 2026 season with clear message - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals&quot;&gt;Cincinnati Bengals&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; look beyond the current season, the 2026 offseason quietly looms in the background. Several contracts are ticking down, creating tension between staying competitive now and planning for what comes next.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trey Hendrickson&lt;/strong&gt;’s impact off the edge headlines the list, while &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-flacco&quot;&gt;Joe Flacco&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; represents a different kind of value—experience, stability and depth at a critical position. Together, they reflect the range of decisions they may soon face.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Free agency rarely tells its full story early. With other contributors also nearing the end of their deals, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; team’s long-term picture&lt;/strong&gt; begins to take shape, shaped as much by timing and finances as by performance on the field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cincinnati Bengals free agents in 2026&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bengals find themselves at a crossroads after a 2025 season that fell short of Super Bowl expectations, finishing with a 6–11 record. While the offense remains anchored by long-term extensions for its star receivers, both sides of the ball are facing a &lt;strong&gt;significant identity shift&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/09095308/Joe-Flacco-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559025&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Joe Flacco in 2025 (Source: Ben Jackson/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The front office is now forced to reconcile with a “win-now” window that is rapidly shifting, as several high-impact starters across the defensive line and secondary see their contracts expire simultaneously.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With significant cap space available, Cincinnati has the rare opportunity to be aggressive in the market, but the decisions made this winter will determine whether they reload for another run or begin a slow fade into reconstruction.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table is-style-stripes&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Free agent type&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Trey Hendrickson&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ED&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Joseph Ossai&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ED&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ted Karras&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;C&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Geno Stone&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;S&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Joe Flacco&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;QB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Noah Fant&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TE&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cordell Volson&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;G&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Lucas Patrick&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;G&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Marco Wilson&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;CB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cam Taylor-Britt&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;CB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Dalton Risner&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;G&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tanner Hudson&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TE&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cameron Sample&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ED&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Isaiah Foskey&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Exclusive rights&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tycen Anderson&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;S&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jake Browning&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;QB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Restricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Mitchell Tinsley&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;WR&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Exclusive rights&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Shaka Heyward&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Exclusive rights&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;P.J. Jules&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;S&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Exclusive rights&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;(Source: Spotrac)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

Bengals 2026 free agents: Trey Hendrickson, Joe Flacco, and other players out of contract

Bengals 2026 free agents: Trey Hendrickson, Joe Flacco, and other players out of contract - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is ready to lead the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in a long-awaited playoff game against the Houston Texans. The quarterback says that one of the key factors to securing the victory will be that the offensive line gives him enough time in the pocket.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It starts with the protection. They’ve got a really good defensive line. They got multiple guys with more than ten sacks. I’ve gone against Danielle Hunter for a lot of my career. I have a ton of respect for him. He’s a phenomenal player. Will Anderson, we saw him in New York the last couple of years. He just gets better every single year. He’s a high energy and high effort guy who’s got a lot of new pass moves to his repertoire. It starts with trying to slow those guys down a little bit.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As happened in the last matchup &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/mike-tomlin-sends-a-clear-message-to-john-harbaugh-after-the-head-coach-was-fired-by-the-ravens&quot;&gt;against the Ravens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the Steelers are underdogs at home despite having won the AFC North title. However, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/mike-tomlin-makes-important-statement-about-steelers-head-coach-job-and-playoff-drought-with-pittsburgh&quot;&gt;Mike Tomlin is facing a significant playoff drought&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, as he has not earned a postseason victory in nine years.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Aaron Rodgers will face the best defense in the NFL&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Many experts predict that Aaron Rodgers will have a very difficult night against the Houston Texans due to their impressive pass rush. Even so, the quarterback pointed out that their secondary is also an outstanding unit.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It’s a good back end. Obviously, Derek Stingley is recognized as one of the top guys in the league every single year. I think he’s gotten better every year in his career. He’s a good player. Jalen Pitre is also one of those guys than can do a lot of different things. Play high safety or nickel. Calen Bullock has gotten better every single year as well. So, it’s a really solid back end. Those guys play well together. It’s not surprising that they’re the top defense in the league.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The outcome of the game between the Steelers and the Texans could be decisive for Rodgers’ future, with free agency or &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-aaron-rodgers-hints-retirement-might-come-soon-with-steelers&quot;&gt;retirement looming&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Additionally, a failure could lead to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/mike-tomlin-has-reportedly-made-final-decision-about-his-future-with-steelers-in-2026-season&quot;&gt;Mike Tomlin also leaving Pittsburgh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-commanders&quot;&gt;Washington Commanders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are approaching a transformative 2026 offseason that will define the next era of the franchise. General Manager &lt;strong&gt;Adam Peters&lt;/strong&gt; faces a massive list of expiring contracts, forcing a balance between roster stability and evolution.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While high-profile names like &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/deebo-samuel&quot;&gt;Deebo Samuel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bobby-wagner&quot;&gt;Bobby Wagner&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;draw the most headlines, their potential exit represents a broader strategy. The front office must decide if these veterans are still the right fit for a team seeking a younger identity.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond the stars, some futures highlight a looming void in veteran leadership. With significant cap space available but few players under contract, every decision made this winter will &lt;strong&gt;reshape the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; team’s long-term foundation&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Washington Commanders free agents in 2026&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The current roster construction reflects a calculated gamble by Adam Peters, who filled &lt;strong&gt;critical gaps with seasoned veterans on short-term deals&lt;/strong&gt;. While this approach provided immediate stability for a developing squad, the sheer volume of &lt;strong&gt;expiring contracts&lt;/strong&gt; creates a massive logistical challenge.&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/10/2026/01/09094610/Deebo-Samuel-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559017&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Deebo Samuel Sr. in 2025 (Source: David Berding/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With &lt;strong&gt;over 22 players potentially hitting the open market&lt;/strong&gt;, the Commanders must now decide which of these mentors have outlived their utility and which remain essential for the locker room culture.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Financial flexibility remains the team’s greatest asset, as Washington enters the offseason with one of the most significant salary cap surpluses in the league. This “clean slate” allows the front office to move away from stopgap solutions like &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-ekeler&quot;&gt;Austin Ekeler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/von-miller&quot;&gt;Von Miller&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who provided veteran presence at a high cost.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table is-style-stripes&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Free agent type&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Deebo Samuel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;WR&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Marcus Mariota&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Zach Ertz&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;QB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Von Miller&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TE&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jonathan Jones&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Austin Ekeler&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;CB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Andrew Wylie&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Deatrich Wise&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;T&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Noah Brown&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ED&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tress Way&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;WR&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jake Martin&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;P&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Noah Igbinoghene&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Josh Johnson&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;QB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Trenton Scott&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RT&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jeremy McNichols&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Shy Tuttle&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;DL&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;George Fant&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RT&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Eddie Goldman&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;DL&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Lucas Niang&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RT&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tyree Jackson&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TE&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Chris Rodriguez Jr.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Restricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Chris Paul&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;G&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;(Source: Spotrac)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

Commanders 2026 free agents: Deebo Samuel, Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, Marcus Mariota, and others

Commanders 2026 free agents: Deebo Samuel, Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, Marcus Mariota, and others - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt; would use &lt;strong&gt;Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto&lt;/strong&gt; as key pieces to open the door for &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;, according to Bob Nightengale in a recent report detailing how the front office would need to part ways with multiple players to land the former Blue Jays star.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Phillies would have to cut off negotiations &lt;strong&gt;with Realmuto, trade third baseman Alec Bohm and his $10.2 million salary, &lt;/strong&gt;find a team willing to take right fielder Nick Castellanos while paying at least a small portion of his $20 million salary, and perhaps move others as well,”&lt;/em&gt; Nightengale wrote for USA Today.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As outlined, it wouldn’t just be Realmuto or Bohm. Castellanos would also likely be on the way out, &lt;strong&gt;something that had already been anticipated &lt;/strong&gt;for the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season after the Phillies added another outfielder during the current market. That puts at least three notable players in play as Philadelphia reshapes its roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Phillies pushing harder for Bichette&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bichette, who was somewhat limited last season to &lt;strong&gt;139 games but still produced 181 hits, 18 home runs, 94 RBIs and a .311 average&lt;/strong&gt;, has reportedly said recently that playing in Philadelphia would appeal to him. From that point on, the Phillies’ interest has intensified, according to Nightengale.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette and the Phillies will reportedly be meeting in the coming days 👀&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLBTonight?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#MLBTonight&lt;/a&gt; discusses Bichette&apos;s market and his potential fit on the reigning NL East champions.&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/SieraSantos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@SieraSantos&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CY24_7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@CY24_7&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/5svCMxjrCn&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/5svCMxjrCn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/2009387460376060119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 8, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Phillies’ interest in potentially signing Bichette came about after the holidays when Bichette expressed a desire in playing for them,&lt;strong&gt; particularly after the hiring last week of Don Mattingly as their bench coach. &lt;/strong&gt;Mattingly was the Toronto Blue Jays’ bench coach the past three years and became close to Bichette.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Signing a player of Bichette’s caliber won’t be easy for Philadelphia, or any team, given the&lt;strong&gt; cost and complexity involved.&lt;/strong&gt; Still, the front office appears realistic about the challenge. &lt;em&gt;“Two Phillies executives cautioned that signing Bichette remains a long-shot, insisting it would be complicated and involve significant roster changes, &lt;strong&gt;but that it’s certainly possible&lt;/strong&gt;,” Nightengale reported.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

MLB Rumors: Alec Bohm, JT Realmuto could hold the key to Bo Bichette landing with the Phillies

MLB Rumors: Alec Bohm, JT Realmuto could hold the key to Bo Bichette landing with the Phillies - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tarik Skubal&lt;/strong&gt; has submitted his arbitration figure, &lt;strong&gt;seeking $32 million per yea&lt;/strong&gt;r, a number many around the league expected. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-tigers&quot;&gt;Detroit Tigers&lt;/a&gt;, however, countered &lt;strong&gt;at $19 million&lt;/strong&gt;, creating a gap of more than $10 million. According to an analysis by Bob Nightengale, the pitcher won’t need to do much to justify his ask.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nightengale laid out what Skubal needs to prove in a post on X:&lt;em&gt; “So with the enormous $13 million gap between Skubal ($32M) and the Tigers ($19M), Skubal’s side &lt;strong&gt;must prove he’s worth more than the midpoint&lt;/strong&gt; of $25.5 million,”&lt;/em&gt; the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; insider wrote.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the surface, &lt;strong&gt;it appears to be a fairly straightforward case&lt;/strong&gt;. Given that Skubal recently won the AL Cy Young Award, his camp will simply need to highlight how dominant he has been. &lt;em&gt;“If &lt;strong&gt;the arbitrator panel agrees&lt;/strong&gt;, Skubal will be paid his $32 million, making him the sixth-highest-paid starter in baseball.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What was Skubal’s salary in 2025?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the 2025 season, Skubal &lt;strong&gt;earned $10.15 million&lt;/strong&gt;, the highest salary of his MLB career to date. In 2024, he made $2.6 million. If he secures the $32 million he is requesting, that would represent a &lt;strong&gt;220 percent increase in earnings&lt;/strong&gt; for the 2026 season.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;According to Mark Feinsand, the Tigers have dealt with a similar arbitration situation before. &lt;em&gt;“The record for a pitcher in arbitration&lt;strong&gt; is David Price at $19.75 million in 2015,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Feinsand reported on X.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Tigers&lt;strong&gt; haven’t gone to an arbitration hearing with a player since 2001;&lt;/strong&gt; they won their case against right-hander Michael Fulmer in 2019. Last year, Skubal and the Tigers settled on a $10.15 million contract to avoid a hearing,” Jorge Castillo wrote for ESPN.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Reaction to Skubal’s arbitration figure quickly surfaced on X as well.&lt;em&gt; “Tarik Skubal is gonna attend this arbitration hearing, &lt;strong&gt;hear the Tigers argue how he’s not actually that awesome&lt;/strong&gt;, and use it as fuel to win a third straight Cy Young and make $500 million,”&lt;/em&gt; wrote Nugget Chef (@jayhaykid) of Underdog.&lt;/p&gt;

How Tarik Skubal could force the Tigers to pay his $32 million price

How Tarik Skubal could force the Tigers to pay his $32 million price - 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 actively searching for a key signing ahead of the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season, and while &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; remains the primary target, prolonged negotiations have forced the club to seriously explore alternative options. As talks continue without resolution, the front office is preparing a clear Plan B to avoid being left empty-handed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With negotiations stalled with Bellinger, &lt;strong&gt;attention is increasingly turning toward Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;. At least that is the assessment from Jon Heyman of the New York Post, who reports that the Yankees are expanding their focus as the market develops and timelines stretch deeper into the offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Yankees and No. 1 target Cody Bellinger have exchanged multiple proposals but haven’t closed the gap quite enough to shut off other possibilities, either for Bellinger or the Yankees,”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman writes. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“New York is now looking more seriously at superstar infielder Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Heyman adds that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;continues to draw interest from several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/strong&gt;, while the Yankees evaluate major lineup upgrades. Bichette, who was contacted earlier in the winter, has emerged as a legitimate alternative as discussions with Bellinger linger.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;The challenge the Yankees would face&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt; fits a clear need for a club that lacks right-handed impact bats, and his offensive profile has continued to evolve&lt;/strong&gt; into one of the most reliable in baseball. The main challenge for the Yankees would be positional flexibility, particularly with Jazz Chisholm Jr. already on the roster, requiring careful roster planning to maximize value.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;How the Yankees arrived at Bichette as an option&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets last offseason, &lt;strong&gt;the Yankees pivoted aggressively and brought Bellinger to the Bronx&lt;/strong&gt;, pairing him with Aaron Judge in the outfield. Bellinger delivered a strong 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season, &lt;strong&gt;batting .272 with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs&lt;/strong&gt;, positioning himself for a significant payday in free agency.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While both sides remain open to a reunion, no agreement has materialized, prompting the Yankees to keep contingency plans active. Bichette stands out among the top remaining bats on the market, coming off a bounce-back 2025 season with the Toronto Blue Jays &lt;strong&gt;in which he hit .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs&lt;/strong&gt;, helping his team reach the World Series and reestablishing himself as a cornerstone-level talent.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Yankees reportedly considering another free agent as Cody Bellinger talks extend

MLB insider reveals why the Yankees backed off a pursuit of Tarik Skubal

Not NY Yankees or NY Mets: Cody Bellinger seen as favorite over Kyle Tucker for another team

NY Yankees reportedly considering another free agent as Cody Bellinger talks extend - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are openly pursuing Chicago Cubs outfielder &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;, one of the most discussed names on the market in recent days, as his future ahead of the next &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season remains uncertain. While the Mets are widely viewed as serious contenders, there is also a clear path in which they could ultimately lose out on the star outfielder.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Mets &lt;strong&gt;cannot realistically expect to land Tucker by relying solely on a short-term deal&lt;/strong&gt; with a high average annual value. &lt;em&gt;“They are not always easy to do when the market exists to go longer for those players, and I expect that is the position he is going to be in,”&lt;/em&gt; Rosenthal said, pointing to the challenges New York faces in negotiations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Mets want Kyle Tucker, but the club remains hesitant to hand out another 10-year commitment. Tucker, however, may require that type of deal to leave Chicago. &lt;strong&gt;New York could attempt to bridge the gap with a shorter contract that carries an inflated AAV&lt;/strong&gt;, but that strategy puts them at risk if rival clubs are willing to meet long-term demands.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even so, the baseball fit is obvious. &lt;strong&gt;Pairing Tucker with Juan Soto would instantly reshape the lineup and bring balance to an outfield&lt;/strong&gt; that currently lacks depth and consistency. Tucker’s elite offensive profile, plate discipline, and athleticism explain why the Mets view him as a transformational addition rather than just another offseason target.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Kyle Tucker’s numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last season with the Chicago Cubs, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Tucker&lt;/a&gt; posted a .&lt;strong&gt;266 batting average with a .377 on-base percentage and a .464 slugging percentage&lt;/strong&gt;, adding 22 home runs and 73 RBIs across 136 games. He finished the year with a 136 wRC+, a .363 wOBA, and an impressive 0.99 walk-to-strikeout ratio.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In every season in which Tucker has played at least 75 games, his strikeout rate has stayed below 20 percent while his walk rate has remained above nine percent. He recorded an OPS of .800 or better in each of those years, and during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, he produced at least &lt;strong&gt;25 home runs and 25 stolen bases, reinforcing his value as he enters his age 29 season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Mets are not the frontrunners&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the interest, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-reportedly-not-frontrunners-for-kyle-tucker-in-free-agency&quot;&gt;the Mets are not viewed as the leading club in the race&lt;/a&gt;. According to Rosenthal, the&lt;strong&gt; Toronto Blue Jays currently hold that distinction, positioning themselves aggressively after Tucker’s strong run with the Cubs&lt;/strong&gt;. Several high-profile franchises remain involved, increasing the pressure on New York.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For the Mets, the outfield problem is no longer theoretical but structural. With Juan Soto standing as the only reliable everyday presence, the roster lacks both stability and upside. Without a willingness to adapt their contract philosophy, &lt;strong&gt;New York risks watching Kyle Tucker land elsewhere&lt;/strong&gt; in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

MLB insider reveals how NY Mets would risk missing out on Kyle Tucker

NY Mets reportedly not frontrunners for Kyle Tucker in free agency

MLB insider reveals how NY Mets would risk missing out on Kyle Tucker - 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 looking to position themselves as clear contenders for the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season, even before Opening Day arrives. The front office is aggressively monitoring elite reinforcements such as &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt; and Cody Bellinger, though competition around the league is intensifying for both stars.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Ken Rosenthal, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt; are currently viewed as the leading club in the pursuit of Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;, who is coming off a strong run with the Chicago Cubs. The right fielder remains one of the most coveted players on the offseason market, drawing interest from several high-profile franchises.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For the Mets, the outfield situation is no longer theoretical; it is structural. &lt;strong&gt;With Juan Soto established as the only consistent everyday presence&lt;/strong&gt;, depth has thinned considerably, leaving the roster short on reliability and upside. This group does not need temporary fixes; it needs a legitimate overhaul.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That is where Tucker fits into the equation. &lt;strong&gt;Pairing Kyle Tucker with Juan Soto would immediately reshape the lineup and stabilize an outfield that currently feels fragile&lt;/strong&gt;. Even in a quieter offensive &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season, Tucker’s elite plate discipline, power profile, and defensive versatility explain why the Mets view him as a transformational piece rather than a short-term upgrade.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What is holding the Mets back?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The primary obstacle remains contractual philosophy. &lt;strong&gt;The Mets have shown resistance toward long-term commitments&lt;/strong&gt;, prioritizing flexibility over decade-long deals, even if that approach risks missing out on star talent. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Tucker&lt;/a&gt;’s market leans heavily toward length, while the Mets are exploring whether creativity, patience, and a high average annual value structure could bridge that gap.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Other issues facing the Mets&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond the Tucker pursuit, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-avoid-legal-trouble-with-multiple-signings-as-cody-bellinger-kyle-tucker-pursuit-continues&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mets recently worked to avoid arbitration by finalizing several key contracts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Left-hander David Peterson agreed to an $8.1 million deal after posting a 4.22 ERA across 30 starts last season, while right-hander Tylor Megill settled at $2.5 million following his recovery from Tommy John surgery.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additional arbitration-eligible players have also finalized agreements. Catcher Luis Torrens and catcher Francisco Alvarez &lt;strong&gt;each reached $2.4 million deals&lt;/strong&gt;, while reliever Huascar Brazoban agreed to a &lt;strong&gt;$1.05 million contract&lt;/strong&gt;, allowing the club to stabilize its roster while continuing to monitor the top of the market.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Mets add former Pirates player amid Kyle Tucker’s arrival rumors

NY Mets reportedly not frontrunners for Kyle Tucker in free agency - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cameroon&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Morocco&lt;/strong&gt; will face off at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;AFCON&lt;/a&gt; 2025&lt;/strong&gt; quarterfinals, in one of the tournament’s most attractive matchups. Both teams arrive undefeated so far, but only one will be able to break into the cup’s top four teams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cameroon&quot;&gt;Cameroon&lt;/a&gt; reach this encounter after solidifying their place as second in their group, finishing with the same points as Ivory Coast but with a lower goal difference. Following a 2-1 victory over South Africa in the Round of 16, the &lt;em&gt;Indomitable Lions&lt;/em&gt; want to pull off a major upset and eliminate the tournament favorite.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/morocco&quot;&gt;Morocco&lt;/a&gt;‘s side, the host nation finished first in its group without any trouble and heads into this match with three clean sheets in the tournament, having played four matches. After a tight 1-0 victory against Tanzania in the Round of 16, the &lt;em&gt;Atlas Lions&lt;/em&gt; are going for the semifinal and their second continental title on home soil.&lt;/p&gt;

Cameroon and Morocco clash in AFCON 2025 quarterfinals

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

Kick off time

Cameroon vs Morocco will get underway in the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium at 2:00 PM (ET).

Today's referees

Mauritanian referee Dahan Bida has been appointed to officiate the quarterfinal clash between Cameroon and Morocco. He will be joined on the field by Gerson Emiliano dos Santos and Invanildo Meireles de Oliveira Sanchez, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.
Full officiating team:
<ul>
<li>Referee: Dahan Bida (MRT)</li>
<li>Assistant Referee 1: Gerson Emiliano dos Santos (AGO)</li>
<li>Assistant Referee 2: Invanildo Meireles de Oliveira Sanchez (AGO)</li>
<li>Fourth Official: Mahmood Ali Mahmoud Ismail (SDN)</li>
<li>VAR: Daniel Laria (GHA)</li>
</ul>

Cameroon lineup confirmed!

This is the Cameroon's starting XI for today: Devis Epassy; Che Malone Junior, Samuel Kotto, Nouhou Tolo; Junior Tchamadeu, Danny Namaso, Carlos Baleba, Arthur Avom, Mahamadou Nagida; Bryan Mbeumo; 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 les <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LionsIndomptables?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LionsIndomptables</a> qui commencent le match !!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAMEROUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAMEROUN</a> 🇨🇲 🆚 🇲🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAROC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MAROC</a> 📅 9/01/2026 ⏰ 20H00 🏟️ Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium 📍 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/QUARTERFINAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QUARTERFINAL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CMRMAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CMRMAR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WEARELIONSWECAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WEARELIONSWECAN</a> | <a href="https://t.co/uUtBOnl5TB">pic.twitter.com/uUtBOnl5TB</a>— Les Lions Indomptables Officiel (@LIndomptables) <a href="https://twitter.com/LIndomptables/status/2009679956109095135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Morocco lineup confirmed!

This will be Morocco starting lineup: Bono; Achraf Hakimi, Adam Masina, Nayef Aguerd, Noussair Mazraoui; Abde Ezzalzouli, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui; Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi, Ismael Saibari.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">التشكيلة الرسمية لـ منتخبنا الوطني أمام منتخب الكاميرون 🚨Tonight’s 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙓𝙄 against Cameroon<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DimaMaghrib?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DimaMaghrib</a> 🇲🇦 <a href="https://t.co/I5hh0C9Hqf">pic.twitter.com/I5hh0C9Hqf</a>— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) <a href="https://twitter.com/EnMaroc/status/2009684008242950543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kofane isn't worried about Morocco's huge fanbase

As the tournament host, Morocco enjoy massive fan support at every match. However, Cameroonian forward Christian Kofane remains unfazed by the atmosphere.
"All of us players are used to pressure. Playing in the Bundesliga, I’ve faced very intense crowds, like Borussia Dortmund’s, so I know how to handle myself in that environment. We know how Morocco plays and we have prepared for it. We will do what we know how to do," the striker noted during a press conference.

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wrexham&quot;&gt;Wrexham&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; host &lt;strong&gt;Nottingham Forest&lt;/strong&gt; at the Racecourse Ground for the third round of the &lt;strong&gt;2025-26 FA Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, where they will look to pull off an upset and knock the Premier League side out of the prestigious tournament.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After achieving promotion to the EFL Championship for the first time in their history, Wrexham are enjoying a solid season. Through 26 matches, they sit &lt;strong&gt;ninth&lt;/strong&gt; in the table with &lt;strong&gt;40 points&lt;/strong&gt; and are currently on a hot streak of &lt;strong&gt;four consecutive victories.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nottingham-forest&quot;&gt;Nottingham Forest&lt;/a&gt; side, unlike the previous season, they currently sit in &lt;strong&gt;17th place&lt;/strong&gt;, battling at the bottom of the table to avoid relegation to the EFL Championship. Sean Dyche’s squad has earned &lt;strong&gt;21 points&lt;/strong&gt; through 21 matches, managing only six wins and three draws while suffering &lt;strong&gt;12 defeats&lt;/strong&gt; so far this season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It is a major opportunity for Wrexham, a team that has proven its quality across every division it has played in, achieving rapid promotions in each. Now they face a Premier League opponent that they do not view as an impossible rival to overcome.&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/10/2026/01/09104431/wrexham-smith-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559060&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt; Sam Smith of Wrexham celebrates a goal. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Wrexham win vs Nottingham Forest?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Wrexham manage to pull off an upset against Nottingham Forest at the Racecourse Ground, the side managed by Phil Parkinson will advance to the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fa-cup&quot;&gt;FA Cup&lt;/a&gt; fourth round&lt;/strong&gt;, which is set to take place starting &lt;strong&gt;February 13&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Wrexham and Nottingham Forest tie?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The FA opted to follow the rule imposed last edition, where in the event of a draw &lt;strong&gt;there will be no replay match&lt;/strong&gt; as happened in years past. In case of a tie, the encounter will have &lt;strong&gt;two 15-minute periods&lt;/strong&gt; of extra time, and if the draw persists through that period, the winner will be decided by a &lt;strong&gt;penalty shootout&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Wrexham lose vs Nottingham Forest?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Nottingham Forest secure a victory against the EFL Championship side at the Racecourse Ground, it will be Sean Dyche’s squad that advances to the fourth round of the FA Cup.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Morocco&lt;/strong&gt; face &lt;strong&gt;Cameroon&lt;/strong&gt; in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;AFCON&lt;/a&gt; 2025&lt;/strong&gt; quarterfinals in what promises to be one of the tournament’s greatest matches. With a spot in the semifinals at stake, the host nation aims to finish among the top four teams in the competition.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/morocco&quot;&gt;Morocco&lt;/a&gt; successfully qualified first in Group A, &lt;strong&gt;remaining undefeated&lt;/strong&gt; after collecting two wins and a draw. In the round of 16, Walid Regragui’s team defeated Tanzania 1-0 with a goal from Brahim Diaz to secure their place among the best eight teams in the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cameroon&quot;&gt;Cameroon&lt;/a&gt;‘s side, the &lt;em&gt;Indomitable Lions&lt;/em&gt; secured qualification as runners-up in Group F, finishing with the same points as Ivory Coast but with a lower goal difference. &lt;strong&gt;They also arrive undefeated&lt;/strong&gt; after two wins and a draw in the group stage, followed by a 2-1 victory against South Africa in the round of 16 to reach this stage.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;If Morocco defeat Cameroon today, they will advance directly to the &lt;strong&gt;semifinals&lt;/strong&gt;. The &lt;em&gt;Atlas Lions&lt;/em&gt; would then face the winner of the &lt;strong&gt;Nigeria vs Algeria&lt;/strong&gt; match on &lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, January 14&lt;/strong&gt;. This would keep their dreams alive for a second continental title on home soil.&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/10/2026/01/09100235/brahim-diaz-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559032&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Brahim Diaz celebrates his goal against Tanzania. (@EnMaroc)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



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


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&lt;p&gt;Should the match remain tied at the end of regulation, it will move into &lt;strong&gt;two 15-minute periods of extra time&lt;/strong&gt;. If the deadlock persists after 120 minutes of play, a &lt;strong&gt;penalty shootout&lt;/strong&gt; will determine which team punches their ticket to the semifinals.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;If Morocco lose to Cameroon today, &lt;strong&gt;their tournament run end here&lt;/strong&gt;. The Indomitable Lions would instead advance to the semifinal to face either Nigeria or Algeria.&lt;/p&gt;

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What happens if Morocco win, tie or lose vs Cameroon today in AFCON 2025 quarterfinals?

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;’s Argentina&lt;/strong&gt; schedule leading up to the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; is beginning to take shape. On &lt;strong&gt;Friday, March 27&lt;/strong&gt;, they will face &lt;strong&gt;Spain&lt;/strong&gt; in the &lt;strong&gt;Finalissima&lt;/strong&gt; at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Doha. Meanwhile, on &lt;strong&gt;Monday the 30th&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;Tuesday the 31st&lt;/strong&gt;, to make the most of their stay in the Middle Eastern country, they would be taking on &lt;strong&gt;Qatar&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In June, during the FIFA window running from the &lt;strong&gt;1st&lt;/strong&gt; to the &lt;strong&gt;9th&lt;/strong&gt; (two days before the opening match between &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mexico&quot;&gt;Mexico&lt;/a&gt; and South Africa at the Estadio Azteca), the squad led by Lionel Scaloni would be facing &lt;strong&gt;Mexico&lt;/strong&gt; first and then &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/honduras&quot;&gt;Honduras&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to reports from &lt;em&gt;TyC Sports&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt; would clash with Mexico in &lt;strong&gt;Las Vegas&lt;/strong&gt;, while the match against Honduras would take place at Hard Rock Stadium in &lt;strong&gt;Miami&lt;/strong&gt;. Afterward, they would head to &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City&lt;/strong&gt;, where they will play Algeria on June 16 for Matchday 1 of Group J in the 2026 World Cup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, the AFA’s current plan for Lionel Scaloni’s side is to remain based in Kansas throughout &lt;strong&gt;the entire Group Stage&lt;/strong&gt;. Consequently, they would only travel to &lt;strong&gt;Dallas&lt;/strong&gt; for their matches against Austria on Monday, June 22, and Jordan on Tuesday the 27th of the same month.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Subsequently, if the &lt;em&gt;Albiceleste’s&lt;/em&gt; results go as expected, they will have to visit &lt;strong&gt;Miami&lt;/strong&gt; for the &lt;strong&gt;Round of 32&lt;/strong&gt; matchup at Hard Rock Stadium against the runner-up of &lt;strong&gt;Group H&lt;/strong&gt;, which is comprised of Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;FIFA to revamp international calendar&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;FIFA will change the international match calendar format following the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup&quot;&gt;World Cup&lt;/a&gt;, where the schedule will now feature at least one window lasting &lt;strong&gt;16 days&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In this way, national teams will be able to play up to a maximum of &lt;strong&gt;four matches&lt;/strong&gt;, instead of two as has been the case until now. The first time this situation will occur will be between&lt;strong&gt; September 21&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;October 6&lt;/strong&gt; of next year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This change is designed to benefit player welfare by reducing the number of long-haul flights required during the early stages of the European and South American seasons. The &lt;strong&gt;November and March windows&lt;/strong&gt; are expected to remain in the traditional &lt;strong&gt;two-match&lt;/strong&gt;, nine-day format.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot;&gt;Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the semifinals of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt; and advanced to the final, where they will face Barcelona, who reached the title match after a dominant 5-0 semifinal win over Athletic Bilbao. The matchup sets up another high-profile Clasico, delivering the marquee final many soccer fans were hoping to see after both teams advanced convincingly.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The final will be played on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET (11:00 AM PT)&lt;/strong&gt; at Alinma Bank Stadium inside King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; secured their semifinal victory through a stunning free-kick goal from Federico Valverde and a finish from Rodrygo, while Atletico Madrid pulled one back through Alexander Sorloth but were unable to complete the comeback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Barcelona arrived at the final in emphatic form, led by a commanding performance that overwhelmed Athletic Bilbao from the opening minutes. With both teams in strong form and star players such as Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Robert Lewandowski, and Pedri expected to feature, &lt;strong&gt;the Spanish Super Cup final promises a high-intensity clash between two of soccer’s most decorated clubs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-athletic-club-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot;&gt;Barcelona crushed Athletic Club 5-0&lt;/a&gt; with goals from &lt;strong&gt;Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Rooney Bardghji and a brace from Raphinha&lt;/strong&gt;. The match was effectively decided by the 52nd minute, as Barcelona controlled possession and tempo, leaving little room for a response. Athletic Bilbao attempted adjustments through substitutions in search of a comeback, but the gap was already too wide to close.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Barcelona vs Real Madrid, when was the last time they met in a final?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The most recent final contested between &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona and Real Madrid took place on April 26, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;in the Copa del Rey&lt;/strong&gt;. That dramatic encounter was played at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, where &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; claimed a 3-2 victory after extra time. The decisive moment came in the 116th minute, when Jules Kounde scored the winning goal to secure the trophy in a thrilling Clasico.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The last time they met in the Spanish Super Cup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The last Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Real Madrid was played on January 12, 2025, at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. On that occasion, &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona earned a commanding 5-2 victory, lifting their first trophy of the season under head coach Hansi Flick&lt;/strong&gt;. The result marked one of the most emphatic wins in recent Super Cup finals between the two clubs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Barcelona’s attack was led by the creativity of &lt;strong&gt;Lamine Yamal and the finishing of Robert Lewandowski&lt;/strong&gt;, who consistently broke through Madrid’s defensive lines. Real Madrid, despite efforts from Kylian Mbappe to narrow the scoreline, struggled to cope with Barcelona’s high press and rapid transitions throughout the match.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;2026 Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt; final scheduled for Sunday, January 11, Real Madrid under head coach Xabi Alonso &lt;strong&gt;enter the matchup seeking revenge for that 5-2 defeat&lt;/strong&gt;. The final represents a crucial opportunity for the Madrid side to reclaim the Super Cup crown and reassert itself against its historic rivals.&lt;/p&gt;

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