&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid and 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; need to change a lot of things to become &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; contenders again in the 2026 season. For that reason, in just a few days, the coaching staff has already begun to undergo some adjustments.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Assistant defensive line coach Alex Whittingham has officially left the Chiefs to join the University of Michigan as linebackers coach. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is also very close to departing, with several head coaching interviews scheduled in the NFL with teams like the Titans, the Raiders, and the Cardinals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, the immediate future of two of their stars is uncertain. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; faces a long recovery period after his knee injury, and Travis Kelce has to decide if he will retire from football or not.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who did the Chiefs just fire?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs have fired wide receivers coach Connor Embree, according to a report by Ian Rapoport. It is one of Andy Reid’s most significant moves, considering it was a unit that underperformed with players like Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Chiefs are moving on from WRs coach Connor Embree, source said. There may be other changes to Andy Reid’s staff, but this talented group will have a new coach in 2026.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/nfl-news-andy-reid-and-chiefs-are-reluctant-to-give-contract-extension-to-patrick-mahomes-star-teammate&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;Nagy could be the next piece to fall in the domino effect, and another name to watch is defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who also has a scheduled interview with the Titans for their head coach vacancy.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Following a shocking elimination in the 2025 NFL season, speculation emerged that the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Buccaneers&lt;/a&gt; might part ways with Todd Bowles&lt;/strong&gt;. With &lt;strong&gt;John Harbaugh on the market&lt;/strong&gt;, Tampa Bay has now clarified the situation to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Baker Mayfield&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; regarding the &lt;strong&gt;2026 head coach&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Buccaneers &lt;strong&gt;failed&lt;/strong&gt; to secure their &lt;strong&gt;fifth consecutive NFC South title&lt;/strong&gt; in 2025. The team fell well short of expectations, fueling &lt;strong&gt;speculation about whether Todd Bowles would return in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;—especially after 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 fired John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the rumors, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/todd-bowles&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bowles&lt;/a&gt; has now confirmed that he will return as head coach in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;. According to the Tampa Bay Times, he met with team ownership on Tuesday and secured his position for at least one more season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The last chance for Todd Bowles&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Todd Bowles has confirmed his return for 2026, it could &lt;strong&gt;represent his final opportunity&lt;/strong&gt; to prove he can deliver postseason success with the Buccaneers. Since taking over as head coach in 2022, he has &lt;strong&gt;led Tampa Bay to three NFC South titles&lt;/strong&gt;, but the organization expects &lt;strong&gt;deeper playoff runs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Under Bowles’ leadership, the Buccaneers have &lt;strong&gt;lost twice in the Wild Card round &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;once in the Divisional round&lt;/strong&gt;. The roster remains talented, yet the team has lacked the dominance it displayed during its Super Bowl run in 2020 with Tom Brady at quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The team’s decision to retain Bowles signals strong confidence in him. Nevertheless, many fans believe 2026 could be his final season in Tampa Bay if he &lt;strong&gt;fails to reclaim the NFC South&lt;/strong&gt; and guide the team on a deep playoff run with this talented roster.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/nfc-south-final-standings-for-panthers-bucs-after-saints-vs-falcons-in-2025-week-18&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Will Baker Mayfield return with the Buccaneers in 2026?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Baker Mayfield is &lt;strong&gt;entering the final year of the contract extension&lt;/strong&gt; he signed with the Buccaneers in 2024, so he is &lt;strong&gt;expected to return&lt;/strong&gt; next season. He has been solid for Tampa Bay, but &lt;strong&gt;production alone means little if it does not translate into postseason success&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At 32 years old, &lt;strong&gt;Mayfield could be in line for another extension&lt;/strong&gt;, though it would likely be a short-term deal. The Buccaneers &lt;strong&gt;must also begin planning for their long-term future at quarterback&lt;/strong&gt; to avoid another last-minute transition like the one that followed Tom Brady’s retirement in 2023.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;695ecc2083cd5ad944865bea&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Buccaneers fire Todd Bowles?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

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&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin spoke about the surprising firing of John Harbaugh during an interview in The Rich Eisen Show. Both were part of a great rivalry between 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; and the Baltimore Ravens for almost two decades.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“In terms of him being let go, unfortunately I just think it’s a component of today’s sport culture. There have been many examples of that. So, it’s unfortunate, but I’m sure that he’s going to move on and if he chooses to coach again, I’m sure he will and I’m sure he’ll be very successful at doing so. More than anything, I just think it’s a larger example of today’s sport culture in terms of, you know, not a lot of patience and the entertainment component of what it is that we do. There’s just not a lot of longevity. I’m sure we all would like to be Don Shula and Tom Landry, but I think those days are gone.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Tomlin and Harbaugh have won 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;, but the main criticism toward them is that more than ten years have passed since then, and playoff losses have been piling up in recent seasons. In fact, several reports indicated that the Week 18 game featuring the Steelers and the Ravens was a matchup in which the winning coach would secure his job and the other would be out. Harbaugh paid the price.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mike Tomlin’s message for John Harbaugh&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In such a difficult moment for John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin only had words of appreciation and respect for his great rival. From this moment on, nothing will be the same in the AFC North.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I have so much respect for Harbs. Our stories will forever be interwoven. This rivalry that we’ve been fortunate and honored enough to be a part of. I just got so much respect for him and how he’s gone about his business. We’ve certainly had some legendary battles over the years.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the moment, it is still unknown who will replace Harbaugh. According to a report from Adam Schefter, John’s agent has already been contacted by seven teams and the head coach has become the favorite of the Giants to replace Brian Daboll.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/nfl-news-mike-tomlin-is-asked-to-part-ways-with-steelers-by-pittsburgh-super-bowl-champion&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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Mike Tomlin sends a clear message to John Harbaugh after the head coach was fired by the Ravens - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Buffalo Bills&lt;/strong&gt; are preparing to go into the &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;, but that didn’t stop them from signing a &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-officially-part-ways-with-a-quarterback-in-2026-before-patrick-mahomes-returns&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;quarterback that recently parted ways with the &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. The team isn’t resting on its laurels.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bills&lt;/a&gt; signed Shane Buechele to their practice squad.&lt;/strong&gt; Buechele was recently a part of the Chiefs squad but now returns to his former team. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bills are playing a dangerous away game in the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; playoffs. &lt;strong&gt;They are visiting the 13-win Jacksonville Jaguars&lt;/strong&gt;, who are coming as one of the hottest teams in the league. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Buechele is hoping to make the most of his homecoming&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Buechele only had preseason and practice squad snaps in his first stint with the Bills. Now he is back. &lt;strong&gt;This means Buffalo sees something in him&lt;/strong&gt;. However, it’s also clear that Buffalo is comfortable with Mitch Trubisky as QB2 behind &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Josh Allen&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_20260107_BUS_558239_shane-buechele-1_620dcd8d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Shane Buechele #6 of the Buffalo Bills&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-558245&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Shane Buechele #6 of the Buffalo Bills&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Buechele played in Week 18 for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt; against the Raiders. &lt;strong&gt;He completed 7/14 passes for 88 yards and a 69.9 passer rating&lt;/strong&gt;. Those were his first snaps in the NFL. While he didn’t dazzle, he didn’t give the ball away.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/patrick-mahomes-could-reportedly-decide-new-coach-for-chiefs-in-2026-if-andy-reid-assistant-leaves&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;The Bills are the most pressured team in the playoffs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s insane to think a sixth seed is the most boom-or-bust team in the playoffs. However, one can make a case the Bills are the team facing the most pressure in this postseason. Why? &lt;strong&gt;They have Josh Allen and all of the top-tier quarterbacks of the AFC are not in the playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson are not in the playoffs. &lt;strong&gt;Chances are that scenario won’t ever present itself again.&lt;/strong&gt; Hence, Josh Allen, being the present-day MVP and arguably the best player in football, has a golden opportunity to guide his team to a Super Bowl.&lt;/p&gt;

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Bills sign quarterback cut by Chiefs before 2026 NFL playoffs - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Miami Dolphins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have not parted ways with &lt;strong&gt;Mike McDaniel&lt;/strong&gt;… yet. However, according to reports, the AFC East club &lt;strong&gt;could soon move on from its head coach&lt;/strong&gt;, and a &lt;strong&gt;top candidate is already being closely monitored&lt;/strong&gt; as a potential replacement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 2026 NFL season is expected to look very different across the league in terms of head coaching situations. Several teams are set to make changes, and the &lt;strong&gt;Dolphins may have already decided to open a vacancy&lt;/strong&gt; at the position in the near future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Tuesday, 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;Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The move sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, and even teams that currently have head coaches—such as the Dolphins—are now &lt;strong&gt;showing interest in the Super Bowl–winning coach&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Report: Dolphins have reached out to John Harbaugh’s camp for head coach role&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;NFL insider Josina Anderson reported that the &lt;strong&gt;Dolphins have contacted &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;’s agent to gauge his interest in joining the franchise&lt;/strong&gt;. Such a move would immediately create a ripple effect within the organization.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Just one day earlier, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-mcdaniel&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mike McDaniel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; stated that &lt;strong&gt;he expects to coach the Dolphins in 2026&lt;/strong&gt; and even mentioned he would &lt;strong&gt;assist the team in its search for a new general manager&lt;/strong&gt;. However, Harbaugh’s sudden availability could significantly impact Miami’s plans.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a disappointing 2025 season, the Dolphins could decide to move on from McDaniel if they believe they can land a proven, top-tier coach like Harbaugh. Still, another major issue remains unresolved: the &lt;strong&gt;team’s quarterback situation&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/giants-lose-a-draft-pick-as-dolphins-make-roster-decision-that-impacts-ny&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;According to reports, &lt;strong&gt;Harbaugh is carefully evaluating his options&lt;/strong&gt; and closely analyzing each team’s quarterback situation. If he were to land in Miami, he would likely face an immediate decision at the position, as the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/dolphins-get-clear-message-from-tua-tagovailoa-about-parting-ways-in-2026&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa could potentially part ways&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; ahead of the 2026 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Not the only team interested&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Once John Harbaugh parted ways with the Ravens, he immediately became one of the &lt;strong&gt;most sought-after coaching candidates&lt;/strong&gt; in the league. Multiple franchises are expected to pursue him aggressively, meaning the Dolphins will face &lt;strong&gt;stiff competition&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Reports indicate the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-giants-reportedly-have-a-priority-candidate-with-bill-belichick-staying-at-unc&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Giants have made Harbaugh their top priority after Bill Belichick opted to remain at UNC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and several other teams are also closely monitoring Harbaugh’s next move.&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-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; are still eager to get &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; for the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season. However, new information has come out about the players demands so the ball’s now on the teams’ courts.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Talkin’ Yanks, &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger is seeking a six-year deal for $30 million per year&lt;/strong&gt;. This is a slap for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; whose whole impasse with Bellinger has been precisely the length of the contract.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This plays in favor of the Bronx Bombers, who need good news, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-missing-out-on-trade-target-but-cody-bellinger-battle-with-ny-mets-continues&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;as the Yankees are missing out on trade target in the middle of this Bellinger battle with the Mets&lt;/a&gt;. The Yankees already know what Bellinger brings as he’s been with the team. Now, it’s just a matter of whether the Mets will change their approach or not. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bellinger is a key component for either team’s offseason&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s been well documented how the Mets have been awfully and unsuccessfully noisy this offseason. &lt;strong&gt;They’ve been linked with many players, and what has happened is key players are leaving them.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt; would be key to send a message that they are not rebuilding, but putting all the chips on the table.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger since 4/20:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;.320 BA&lt;br&gt;.995 OPS&lt;br&gt;32 Hs&lt;br&gt;7 HRs&lt;br&gt;19 RBIs &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/X8hcafRTEW&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/X8hcafRTEW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— ZT (@NY_EvilEmpire) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/NY_EvilEmpire/status/1925572685985108115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;May 22, 2025&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;As for the Yankees, &lt;strong&gt;it would mean they still have power and aura to retain key players and big &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; stars.&lt;/strong&gt; If they lose another player, especially to the Mets, it’s a bitter pill to swallow considering everything the Yankees have built throughout their history.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Yankees might need Bellinger a bit more&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s been reported that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/apart-from-cody-bellinger-battle-with-ny-yankees-ny-mets-face-two-strong-competitors-for-kyle-tucker&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the Mets are also on the Kyle Tucker sweeps but facing two strong competitors&lt;/a&gt;. Still, they at least have an alternative in the outfield. &lt;strong&gt;The Yankees, to some degree, are almost Bellinger or bust.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a disappointing postseason in 2025, the team wants to get back to the World Series. Only this time around, they would want to change the outcome. &lt;strong&gt;The pressure is on the team to restore the glory days, which haven’t come since 2009&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Cody Bellinger’s demands reportedly updated with NY Yankees, NY Mets still pushing

Cody Bellinger's demands reportedly updated with NY Yankees, NY Mets still pushing - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Slowly, the vast majority of &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; franchises are beginning to strengthen their rosters for what’s ahead, though there are still many high-profile free agents who have yet to define their futures. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is one of them, and his destination appears to be away from the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the pursuit of securing the services of the two-time All-Star, an unexpected team has emerged among the contenders, and &lt;strong&gt;the historic Toronto Blue Jays player could eventually take his talents to the AL West.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Erik Kratz, on &lt;em&gt;Foul Territory&lt;/em&gt;, pointed to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-angels&quot;&gt;Angels&lt;/a&gt; as a potential destination for Bichette. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Angels could be a sleeper team for Bo Bichette.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Could the shortstop finally take his talents to the West Coast in 2026?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bichette’s stellar season in Toronto&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a massive rebound campaign in 2025, &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette has entered the market as one of the most coveted free agents in baseball.&lt;/strong&gt; The 27-year-old infielder reminded the league of his elite offensive ceiling by posting a stellar .311 batting average and an .840 OPS over 139 games. &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_20260107_BUS_558124_Bo-Bichette-running-for-base_0d9fa196.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Bo Bichette running for base&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557271&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond his signature contact skills, Bichette provided significant thump in the lineup, tallying 18 home runs and 94 RBIs. This return to form, combined with his newfound willingness to transition to second base, &lt;strong&gt;has sparked a bidding war among high-market contenders like the Cubs and Phillies.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Yankees bow out of the race&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Recent reports indicate that the New York Yankees have shifted their focus away from the star infielder, as team insiders suggest &lt;strong&gt;the front office is prioritizing a reunion with Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; and addressing pitching needs instead. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Bronx Bombers initially checked in on the former Blue Jays standout, the high financial demands and a crowded infield roster have led analysts to conclude that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-ruled-out-as-realistic-landing-spot-for-coveted-mlb-free-agent&quot;&gt;Yankees ruled out as realistic landing spot for Bichette&lt;/a&gt; this offseason.&lt;/p&gt;

Bo Bichette reportedly has unexpected suitor with NY Yankees seemingly out

Bo Bichette reportedly has unexpected suitor with NY Yankees seemingly out - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has made the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; battle for months now. However, the Orange-and-Blue are also trying to land Kyle Tucker, but have two very strong competitors that want to acquire the outfielder.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Jim Duquette of MLB Network,&lt;strong&gt; the two most recent World Series teams are in the mix for Kyle Tucker. &lt;/strong&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Dodgers&lt;/a&gt; and Blue Jays are considered the most aggressive suitors. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Duquette is a very reliable source when it comes to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt;, since he was a general manager on the team. Hence, his contacts are numerous. &lt;strong&gt;Both the Jays and Dodgers want to go back to the World Series &lt;/strong&gt;and Tucker certainly would provide big help in doing so.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kyle Tucker is a must-have for the NY Mets&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Mets really need Tucker for two reasons. First and foremost, the team’s had a disastrous offseason and are yet to sign a big-time name besides Jorge Polanco. &lt;strong&gt;Tucker would go a long way in helping bring hope back to the team&lt;/strong&gt;. The same with Bellinger. Still, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/kyle-tuckers-possible-best-option-revealed-with-ny-yankees-ny-mets-focused-on-cody-bellinger&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kyle Tucker must evaluate his best possible option&lt;/a&gt;. It’s the benefit of being such a coveted player.&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_20260107_BUS_557927_tucker_768446cd.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557524&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The other reason is even simpler: Tucker is an excellent player. He provides all-round proficiency.&lt;strong&gt; He has an elite combination of power, speed, plate discipline, and overall solid defense&lt;/strong&gt;. The Mets desperately need someone of Tucker’s skills and quality.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Tucker also provides more offensive upside than Bellinger&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; manage to keep Bellinger, but the Mets get to overpower the Dodgers and Blue Jays to land Tucker, it’s all right. It’s not the best-case scenario, but it’s still good. In the end, &lt;strong&gt;both are outfielders and Tucker would bring potentially better offensive upside.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Tucker has better hitting and slugging. Also, he is a consistent threat in key stats. For instance, &lt;strong&gt;he has multiple seasons with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases&lt;/strong&gt;. In 2023, he was close to a 30-30 season. Hence, the Mets could potentially benefit more from Tucker. However, both the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-ny-mets-reportedly-share-the-same-preference-between-cody-bellinger-and-kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Yankees and Mets reportedly prefer Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Apart from Cody Bellinger battle with NY Yankees, NY Mets face two strong competitors for Kyle Tucker

Apart from Cody Bellinger battle with NY Yankees, NY Mets face two strong competitors for Kyle Tucker - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; offseason has been rife with intriguing developments, notably the influx of Japanese talent set to grace the league. Among the latest signees are Kazuma Okamoto, Munetaka Murakami, and Tatsuya Imai, who have all finalized their MLB contracts for the upcoming season. Yet, there’s another name from Japan that could soon be making waves in the majors.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a &lt;em&gt;Yahoo News Japan&lt;/em&gt; report, &lt;strong&gt;seasoned Japanese pitcher Takahiro Norimoto has received an offer from a major league team&lt;/strong&gt; to join its ranks in 2026. Confirming this news, MLB insider Mark Feinsand noted on his social media platform, X, &lt;strong&gt;that this offer currently pertains to a minor league deal.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although both reports provide consistent information, details remain scarce regarding which team is courting the 35-year-old right-hander, &lt;strong&gt;who notably represented Japan in the recent World Baseball Classic (WBC)&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/joe-espada-offers-early-insight-into-how-the-astros-plan-to-use-tatsuya-imai-in-2026&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;alongside Imai who already knows the plan the Houston Astros want with him.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Norimoto has exercised his international clause, thus opening the door for an MLB opportunity. Before making the leap, however, &lt;strong&gt;he must integrate into the team’s strategy during Spring Training Camps.&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_20260107_BUS_558141_Takahiro-Norimoto-pitching_cf3b8a43.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Takahiro Norimoto pitching&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-558178&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Takahiro Norimoto #14 of Samurai Japan pitches.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Norimoto’s career highlights&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As Norimoto contemplates this transition from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to the MLB, &lt;strong&gt;his extensive experience and impressive stats could serve as a testament to his abilities.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Career Statistics:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Appearances: 373&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Win–Loss Record: 120–99&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Earned Run Average (ERA): 3.12&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Innings Pitched (IP): 1,838.0&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strikeouts (SO): 1,804&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Saves (SV): 48&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WHIP: 1.18&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Career Highlights:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strikeout King: Norimoto led the Pacific League in strikeouts for five straight seasons (2014–2018).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Record Breaker: In 2017, he set an NPB record by achieving 10 or more strikeouts in eight consecutive games, eclipsing the legendary Hideo Nomo.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rookie of the Year (2013): He made a spectacular debut in 2013, posting a 15–8 record with a 3.34 ERA and aiding the Golden Eagles in capturing their first Japan Series title.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transition to Closer: After Yuki Matsui’s transition to MLB in 2024, Norimoto successfully shifted to the bullpen, amassing 32 saves in 2024 and 16 saves in 2025.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


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MLB Rumors: Japanese veteran Takahiro Norimoto reportedly receives 2026 offer from major league franchise

MLB Rumors: Japanese veteran Takahiro Norimoto reportedly receives 2026 offer from major league franchise - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Amid the swirling rumors surrounding &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the intense battle with the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; for his acquisition, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt;’ fanbase is eagerly anticipating a marquee offseason addition. Other franchises have already announced their notable players for the 2026 MLB season and the likelihood of such a major signing for Yankees supporters appears to be dwindling, as new rumors surface regarding their potential targets.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report from Jon Heyman of the &lt;em&gt;New York Post&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; are unlikely to land Edward Cabrera&lt;/strong&gt;, a player who had been considered to bolster their roster. &lt;em&gt;“Cubs are working on a deal for Edward Cabrera… Word is Yankees were ‘never close,&apos;”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman stated on his X account regarding Cabrera’s potential move.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These comments from Heyman introduce uncertainty about the Yankees adding a significant name beyond Bellinger or Kyle Tucker, &lt;strong&gt;the two leading targets identified for the team this offseason.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite previous reports suggesting &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-chances-to-get-edward-cabrera-increase-with-marlins-signing-potential-replacement&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the Yankees were nearing an agreement to sign Cabrera due to the Miami Marlins’ recent roster additions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, Heyman’s report indicates that any such deal fell through, with the Cubs emerging as the frontrunners.&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_20260107_BUS_558076_Edward-Cabrera-pitching_af718126.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Edward Cabrera pitching&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557796&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins pitches.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Current status of the Bellinger battle with the Mets&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The race for Bellinger remains highly competitive, with the Yankees and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; reportedly &lt;strong&gt;locked in fierce contention against another strong suitor, the Los Angeles Dodgers.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;One report suggests that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/cody-bellingers-first-choice-revealed-with-alternatives-emerging-amid-ny-yankees-ny-mets-interest&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bellinger may have already made up his mind regarding his future&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. However, with ongoing speculation and commentary about his preferences for the upcoming season, the final decision remains uncertain.&lt;strong&gt; Conversations about his potential move have been in the air since last year.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This ongoing situation leaves the Yankees in a precarious position. &lt;strong&gt;The fanbase is increasingly uncertain about the team’s prospects for the next season.&lt;/strong&gt; While key additions could significantly improve their performance, the persistent rumors are lowering expectations more than anticipated.&lt;/p&gt;


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NY Yankees missing out on trade target but Cody Bellinger battle with NY Mets continues

NY Yankees missing out on trade target but Cody Bellinger battle with NY Mets continues - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;’s Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; continue to build a roster capable of competing across all 2026 competitions. To that end, the club confirmed its third signing of the current transfer window, bringing in a Brazilian defender to bolster the backline.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Inter Miami CF announced today it has signed Brazilian center-back &lt;strong&gt;Micael dos Santos&lt;/strong&gt; from Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side SE Palmeiras on loan through the conclusion of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, with an option to make the transfer permanent at the conclusion of the loan&lt;/em&gt;,” &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-signs-brazilian-defender-micael-dos-santos-on-loan&quot;&gt;Inter Miami stated in an official statement&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 25-year-old defender arrives in Florida with plenty of MLS experience following a stint with the &lt;strong&gt;Houston Dynamo&lt;/strong&gt;, where he also featured for their MLS NEXT Pro affiliate. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During his time in Houston, Micael made &lt;strong&gt;80 appearances&lt;/strong&gt; and scored &lt;strong&gt;three goals&lt;/strong&gt; across all competitions over two seasons, helping the club lift the &lt;strong&gt;2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup&lt;/strong&gt; and earning &lt;strong&gt;Club Defender of the Year&lt;/strong&gt; honors.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Following his successful MLS run, the defender was transferred to Brazilian giants &lt;strong&gt;Palmeiras&lt;/strong&gt; in what stands as the most expensive transfer in Houston Dynamo history. In Brazil, Micael made &lt;strong&gt;28 appearances&lt;/strong&gt; and recorded &lt;strong&gt;one assist&lt;/strong&gt; across all competitions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Inter Miami’s offseason market so far&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;After capturing the first MLS Cup in franchise history, the front office has wasted no time in reinforcing the defending champions, as &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 Facundo Mura as its first signing of 2026&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Argentine defender arrives to provide depth alongside &lt;strong&gt;Ian Fray&lt;/strong&gt; on the right flank following the expiration of &lt;strong&gt;Marcelo Weigandt’s&lt;/strong&gt; loan, who returned to Boca Juniors.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Shortly after Mura’s announcement, &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 revealed the stellar signing of Dayne St. Clair, who aspires to play in 2026 World Cup&lt;/a&gt; following a standout season in goal for &lt;strong&gt;Minnesota United.&lt;/strong&gt; The keeper was named the &lt;strong&gt;2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year&lt;/strong&gt;, cementing his status as one of the league’s premier shot-stoppers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These likely won’t be the only moves for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; this offseason. According to reports from &lt;strong&gt;Bolavip Argentina&lt;/strong&gt;, a verbal agreement is in place for &lt;strong&gt;Tadeo Allende&lt;/strong&gt; to return to the Fort Lauderdale-based club. The forward is coming off a masterclass season in which he netted &lt;strong&gt;24 goals in 54 appearances&lt;/strong&gt;, being crucial in Inter Miami’s first MLS Cup title.&lt;/p&gt;

Inter Miami Acquires Defender Micael on Loan from Palmeiras for 2026 Season

Inter Miami officially sign Brazilian teammate for Lionel Messi in 2026

Great news for Lionel Messi: Inter Miami reportedly reach agreement to bring back 2025 MLS champion

Lionel Messi could get a new teammate as a USMNT international confirms Inter Miami’s interest

Inter Miami officially sign Brazilian teammate for Lionel Messi in 2026 - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;2026 Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; presents a blockbuster matchup between &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Athletic Club&lt;/strong&gt;. However, given that this is an important game, it’s shocking that &lt;strong&gt;Lamine Yamal&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Robert Lewandowski&lt;/strong&gt; are not starting the game for ‘The Culés’.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Different outlets have reported that&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamine-yamal&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Lamine Yamal&lt;/a&gt; is not starting because manager Hansi Flick decided to rest him for at least the first half&lt;/strong&gt;. While the players was ready to play from the start, the German manager is adamant on the idea that if a player doesn’t train leading up to a game, said player won’t start.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-lewandowski&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Lewandowski&lt;/a&gt;, he won’t start against Athletic Club, most likely because the team is resting him as well&lt;/strong&gt;. The striker is an absolute poacher, but he is 37 years old, so it’s understandable that Barcelona control his minutes cautiously. If &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/athletic-club&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Athletic Club&lt;/a&gt; present troubles, the Polish striker will likely enter the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;While Yamal is a star, Lewandowski is key&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yamal is the present and the future for Barcelona. However, &lt;strong&gt;given the state of how the team is constructed, Lewandowski might be the one the red-and-blue miss the most&lt;/strong&gt;. As you can see on &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-athletic-club-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the lineups for this game of Barcelona vs Athletic Club for the Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt;, Ferran Torres will be the one at the No. 9 position. Torres has never been a natural striker, although he has scored some important goals.&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_20260107_BUS_557999_Robert-Lewandowski-4_c1649c05.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Robert Lewandowski&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-532822&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Entering the second half of the season, Lewandowski has scored nine goals and one assist in 14 games played. However, he’s only started seven of those games. &lt;strong&gt;Lewandowski averages 1.29 goal involvements (goal or assist) per 90 minutes&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Barcelona wants to keep their Super Cup dominance&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There have been 41 editions of the Spanish Super Cup. &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona have won 15 of those, which makes them the most laureate team in the competition&lt;/strong&gt;. They are followed closely by &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; with 13. As for Barcelona’s opponent for this game, Athletic Club won three editions. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-athletic-club-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Follow Barcelona vs Athletic Club live as it develops&lt;/a&gt; so you don’t miss any details from the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; have won two of the three last editions. Last season, they did it winning against their arch-rivals in an absolute clinic. &lt;strong&gt;The Cules will try to replicate that success again this year.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Why are Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski not starting today for Barcelona vs Athletic in 2026 Spanish Super Cup semifinals?

Why are Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski not starting today for Barcelona vs Athletic in 2026 Spanish Super Cup semifinals? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has quietly become one of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer&quot;&gt;soccer&lt;/a&gt;’s most debated fixtures. For 2026, the spotlight shifts once again far from Spain, with &lt;strong&gt;Saudi Arabia&lt;/strong&gt; hosting a tournament that carries sporting prestige.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;What began as a domestic showdown between giants has evolved into a global event shaped by commercial ambition and international strategy. The choice of venue reflects broader changes, where borders matter less than influence.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Behind the scenes, agreements, financial incentives and long-term planning have &lt;strong&gt;reshaped the Super Cup’s identity&lt;/strong&gt;. The decision to stage the &lt;strong&gt;2026 edition &lt;/strong&gt;in Saudi Arabia is not an isolated move, but part of a story still unfolding.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why Saudi Arabia is hosting the Spanish Super Cup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since 2020, the &lt;strong&gt;Supercopa de España&lt;/strong&gt; has shed its purely domestic roots and embraced a global stage. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia&quot;&gt;Saudi Arabia&lt;/a&gt; is set to host the 2026 edition once again&lt;/strong&gt; at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, continuing a trend that has seen the tournament staged in the Middle East on multiple occasions.&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_20260107_BUS_557946_Spanish-Super-Cup-trophy-1_a64d36e2.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557983&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona, celebrates with the Supercopa de Espana winners’ trophy in 2025. (Source: Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The four-team format has become a winter highlight, complete with semifinals and a final between January 7 and 11. The decision to export Spain’s Super Cup is closely &lt;strong&gt;tied to lucrative commercial deals struck by the Royal Spanish Football Federation with Saudi partners&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Hosting rights in the Kingdom come with&lt;strong&gt; substantial financial incentives for the federation and participating clubs&lt;/strong&gt;, driven by broadcast, sponsorship and prize money arrangements that dwarf what the competition might generate in Spain alone. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Media reports indicate that these agreements have been extended and could remain in place for much of the next decade. But the choice of venue is not without controversy. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Many supporters and commentators argue that staging a national competition thousands of kilometres from its fan base dilutes its identity and makes attendance difficult for travelling supporters.&lt;/p&gt;

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Why is the Spanish Super Cup 2026 being played in Saudi Arabia?

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt; cruised to a dominant 5-0 victory over &lt;strong&gt;Athletic Club&lt;/strong&gt; at King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia to secure a spot in the &lt;strong&gt;2026 &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt; final. Their opponent will be determined tomorrow when &lt;strong&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; face off in the other semifinal.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the lopsided scoreline, Athletic Club actually started the match on the front foot but failed to capitalize on their early opportunities. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt;, by contrast, was clinical; &lt;strong&gt;Ferran Torres&lt;/strong&gt; opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, sparking a relentless offensive surge.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Before the halftime whistle, &lt;strong&gt;Fermin Lopez, Roony Bardghji&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Raphinha&lt;/strong&gt; each found the back of the net to effectively end the contest, sending Barcelona into the break with a commanding 4-0 lead.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/athletic-club&quot;&gt;Athletic Club&lt;/a&gt; held little hope of a comeback in the second half, and Raphinha extinguished any remaining doubt by extending the lead to 5-0 to seal the win. Hansi Flick’s squad now moves on to the final on &lt;strong&gt;January 11&lt;/strong&gt;, where it will pursue its first trophy of 2026.&lt;/p&gt;

Barcelona and Athletic Club clash in Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinals

<p>Welcome to our live blog of the Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinals. Barcelona face Athletic Club today in a crucial showdown, with both teams searching for a spot in the grand final!</p>
<p>Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!</p>

Kick off time and where to watch

<p>The clash between Barcelona and Athletic Club will kick off at <strong>2:00 PM (ET).</strong></p>
<p><strong>Fubo</strong> will be the option to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-barcelona-vs-athletic-club-live-in-the-usa-2026-spanish-supercopa">watch Barcelona vs Athletic Club in the USA</a>. Other options are: DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.</p>

Today's referees

<p>Spaniard referee <strong>Isidro Diaz de Mera</strong> has been appointed to officiate the semifinal clash between Barcelona and Athletic Club. He will be joined on the field by his compatriots <strong>Diego Santaursula</strong> and <strong>Ruben Campo</strong>, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.</p>
<p>Full officiating team:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Referee</strong>: Isidro Diaz de Mera (SPA)</li>
<li><strong>Assistant Referee 1</strong>: Diego Santaursula (SPA)</li>
<li><strong>Assistant Referee 2</strong>: Stephen Onyango (SPA)</li>
<li><strong>Fourth Official</strong>: Ruben Campo (SPA)</li>
<li><strong>VAR</strong>: Jorge Figueroa (SPA)</li>
</ul>

Athletic Club lineup confirmed!

<p>This will be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-athletic-club-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals">Athletic Club starting lineup</a>: Unai Simon; Jesus Areso, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Adama Boiro; Mikel Jauregizar, Alejandro Rego; Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Robert Navarro; Iñaki Williams.</p>
<p></p><div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">📋 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢́𝗡 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona_es?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona_es</a> <br><br>¡Nuestros leones! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bar%C3%A7aAthletic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarçaAthletic</a> 🏆 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AthleticClub?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AthleticClub</a> 🦁 <a href="https://t.co/lz3a157LX5">pic.twitter.com/lz3a157LX5</a></p>— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) <a href="https://twitter.com/AthleticClub/status/2008958097285636556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p></p>

Barcelona lineup confirmed!

<p>This will be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-athletic-club-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals">Barcelona's starting XI</a>: Joan Garcia, Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie De Jong, Pedri, Fermin Lopez; Roony Bardghji, Ferran Torres, Raphinha.</p>
<p></p><div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🚨 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐂̧𝐀 XI 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/WHUlldvp2X">pic.twitter.com/WHUlldvp2X</a></p>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/2008961932347232515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p></p>

Barcelona want to repeat history

<p>In the 2025 edition of the tournament, <strong>Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 2-0 at this same stage</strong>. The goals that night were scored by the young stars Gavi and Lamine Yamal, securing Hansi Flick’s first major final as Barcelona manager.</p>
<p>That victory served as a springboard for one of the most memorable <em>Clásico</em> in recent years. In the subsequent final, Barcelona dominated Real Madrid with a <strong>5-2 victory</strong> to lift the trophy, marking a turning point in the Flick era.</p>

Barcelona are on the field!

<p>Players are on the pitch doing warm-up activities.</p>
<p></p><div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LET'S GO, TEAM! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/xFm7Y4phi9">pic.twitter.com/xFm7Y4phi9</a></p>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/2008969914237812748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p></p>

Why are Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski not palying?

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-are-lamine-yamal-and-robert-lewandowski-not-starting-today-for-barcelona-vs-athletic-in-2026-spanish-super-cup-semifinals">Yamal and Lewandowski will not start tonight</a>, as Hansi Flick has opted to rest them; however, they are expected to come off the bench in the second half.</p>

Players are on the pitch!

<p>Players from both teams are on the field and the game will begin in a few minutes!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

GAME ON!

<p>Barcelona and Athletic Club have kicked off the Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinal!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

2'- Athletic Club take the initiative (0-0)

<p>Ernesto Valverde’s side started aggressively, earning three consecutive corner kicks within the first three minutes.</p>

9'- Barcelona are beginning to take center stage (0-0)

<p>After a difficult start, Barcelona are finding a better rhythm, primarily down the left side with Raphinha acting as the key figure.</p>

15'- Barcelona miss the first chance!

<p>Roony Bardghji delivered a dangerous cross to Pedri at the edge of the box, who fired a shot on target, but Unai Simon made the save with ease.</p>

20'- Another huge chance for Barcelona! (0-0)

<p>Ferran Torres delivered a brilliant assist to Fermin Lopez, leaving him one-on-one with Unai Simon, but the Spanish goalkeeper came up big once again to save his side.</p>

22'- GOOAAAAAL OF BARCELONA!!! (1-0)

<p>Ferran Torres scores the first goal of the game!!</p>
<p></p><div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">¡FERRAAAAAAAN! El `Tiburón' adelanta al Barcelona. 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/OQGhT881HA">pic.twitter.com/OQGhT881HA</a></p>— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes/status/2008983296500187463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p></p>

30'- GOOOOAAAAL OF BARCELONA!! (2-0)

<p>Fermin Lopez extends the lead for Barcelona after a great assist by Raphinha!!</p>
<p></p><div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡2-0! Fermín amplía la ventaja. 🔴🔵 <a href="https://t.co/tDv4fi9tXL">pic.twitter.com/tDv4fi9tXL</a></p>— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes/status/2008985378162692260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p></p>

33'- GOOOOOAAAAAL OF BARCELONA!!!! (3-0)

<p>Roony Bardghji scores one more for the Blaugrana!!!</p>
<p></p><div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡EL BARCELONA YA LO GANA 3-0! <br>Roony marca el tercero con 'pifia' de Unai Incluida. 😵 <a href="https://t.co/g8CDoeEJlX">pic.twitter.com/g8CDoeEJlX</a></p>— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes/status/2008986394937409900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p></p>

38'- GOOOOAAAAAL OF BARCELONA!!! (4-0)

<p>Raphniha strikes to give Barcelona a huge lead!!</p>
<p></p><div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡GOLEADA! El Barcelona esta machacando al Athletic. 🔥<br>4-0 <a href="https://t.co/PIJdiu2k1S">pic.twitter.com/PIJdiu2k1S</a></p>— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes/status/2008987335958954216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p></p>

42'- Athletic Club almost score! (4-0)

<p>The left post denied Sancet the chance to pull one back for Athletic Club!</p>

Halftime! 

<p>The game goes to the halftime with Barcelona leading 4-0 over Athletic Club.</p>

The second half is underway!

<p>Barcelona and Athletic Club are already playing the second half!</p>

51'- GOAAAAAL OF BARCELONA!! (5-0)

<p>Raphinha strikes again!!!</p>
<p></p><div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡Uno más a la cuenta de Raphinha! 5-0 👀 <a href="https://t.co/VwebnnFwVw">pic.twitter.com/VwebnnFwVw</a></p>— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes/status/2008995294277480923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p></p>

54'- Three substitutions for Athletic Club (5-0)

<p>Iñaki Williams, Oihan Sancet and Robert Navarro left the field to make way for Gorka Guruzeta, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Unai Gomez.</p>

56'- Substitution for Athletic Club (5-0)

<p>Adama Boiro was replaced by Inigo Lekue.</p>

60'- Last substitution for Athletic Club (5-0)

<p>Alejandro Rego left the field to make way for Selton Sanchez.</p>

64'- Three substitutions for Barcelona (5-0)

<p>Frenkie de Jong, Alejandro Balde and Raphinha left the field to make way for Marc Bernal, Gerard Martin and Marcus Rashford.</p>

71'- Two modifications in Barcelona (5-0)

<p>Pedri and Roony Bardghji left the field to make way for Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal.</p>

77- Gomez miss a huge chance!! (5-0)

<p>Unai Gomez missed a golden opportunity to cut the deficit!</p>

End of the game!

<p>Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 5-0 to reach the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final!!!</p>

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Barcelona crush Athletic Club 5-0 to reach 2026 Spanish Super Cup final: Highlights and goals

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/burnley&quot;&gt;Burnley&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off against&lt;strong&gt; Manchester United &lt;/strong&gt;in a Matchday 21 clash of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;season. As anticipation builds, be sure to find here the match date, kickoff time, and available streaming options in the USA to watch the game live.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100543762-17011952?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Burnley vs Manchester United online in the US on DirecTV Stream]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united&quot;&gt;Manchester United&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face mounting pressure as another must-win fixture arrives, with the &lt;em&gt;Red Devils&lt;/em&gt; continuing to waste valuable points. A labored outing against &lt;strong&gt;Leeds &lt;/strong&gt;only underscored the problem, especially with the race for European qualification tightening.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, &lt;strong&gt;United &lt;/strong&gt;look to get back on track against &lt;strong&gt;Burnley&lt;/strong&gt;, who sit in the relegation zone with 12 points and growing urgency to turn their season around, setting the stage for a matchup with significant stakes at both ends of the table.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Burnley vs Manchester United match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Burnley &lt;/strong&gt;host&lt;strong&gt; Manchester United &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, January 7&lt;/strong&gt;, for the 2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Matchday 21. Kickoff is set for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;3:15 PM (ET).&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_20260107_BUS_556666_Lucas-Pires-of-Burnley_82aeeb52.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-556680&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lucas Pires of Burnley – Steve Bardens/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Burnley vs Manchester United: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 3:15 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:15 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:15 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:15 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Burnley vs Manchester United in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch all the action of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Burnley &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Manchester United &lt;/strong&gt;in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100543762-17011952?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;DirecTV Stream&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;Other options: Sling Blue and USA Network.&lt;/p&gt;

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