&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/strong&gt; enter their final divisional matchup of the &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;regular season against the &lt;strong&gt;Minnesota Vikings&lt;/strong&gt; with one eye already on the NFC playoffs. While postseason positioning remains the priority, the team also looks to maintain momentum and stability, especially after recent attention surrounding &lt;strong&gt;Trevon Diggs&lt;/strong&gt; and the criticism he has received in recent days, and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/micah-parsons&quot;&gt;Micah Parsons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; defended him.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Diggs joined the Packers earlier this week after being released by the Dallas Cowboys. Shortly after the move, a &lt;strong&gt;Cowboys fan criticized Diggs on social media&lt;/strong&gt;, pointing to his declining Pro Football Focus grades over the past few seasons as evidence of regression.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That criticism draws a response from Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons, who quickly comes to Diggs’ defense. Parsons replies publicly, questioning the need to disparage a player who is no longer part of the organization.&lt;em&gt; “I feel like what point is there in trying to publicly disrespect someone?”&lt;/em&gt; Parsons writes. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;He’s not representing the star anymore, just give the man a farewell and wish him the best&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Parsons continues by emphasizing Diggs’ opportunity for a fresh start. &lt;em&gt;“I don’t know why everything has to be negative every time a breakup happens.&lt;strong&gt; He’s in a better situation right now, trust me. He’s going to be great again&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Parsons adds. Both players previously played key roles on Dallas’ defense before Parsons was traded to Green Bay prior to the season in a move that shocked the league.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Trevon Diggs close to debut vs Vikings&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot;&gt;Packers&lt;/a&gt; add Diggs as defensive reinforcement late in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season&lt;/strong&gt;, following an injury-filled year that limited his availability in Dallas. Now, Diggs moves closer to making his debut with Green Bay, potentially as soon as Week 18 against Minnesota.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Head coach Matt LaFleur provides an update on Diggs’ status, highlighting the cornerback’s experience and playmaking ability. &lt;em&gt;“He’s a guy who certainly has a ton of experience and has played at a really high level. &lt;strong&gt;He has incredible talent and a great ability to take the ball away&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;LaFleur said, according to reporter Weston Hodkiewicz.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;LaFleur notes that Diggs could play this week, though his availability remains uncertain. &lt;strong&gt;Diggs appears in only eight games this season due to a concussion and a right knee injury&lt;/strong&gt;. He does not record an interception or pass breakup, finishing with one tackle, which comes against Green Bay in Week 4, adding another layer of intrigue ahead of his potential debut against the Vikings.&lt;/p&gt;

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miniaturas

&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot;&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are set to play their final game of the regular season in Week 18 against the &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt;, a matchup with major postseason implications. However, leading into the week, a sense of uncertainty briefly surrounded the team as rumors about a possible &lt;strong&gt;Lamar Jackson&lt;/strong&gt; departure began circulating across the &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;landscape.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Those rumors intensified at a delicate moment for Baltimore, as the Ravens are still fighting for the AFC North title. Speculation about &lt;strong&gt;Jackson’s long-term future raised questions&lt;/strong&gt; about focus and leadership, creating unnecessary noise ahead of one of the most important games of the season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jackson addressed the situation directly during media availability following practice on January 1. When asked whether he wants to remain with the Ravens, the quarterback left little room for doubt. &lt;strong&gt;He made it clear that his attention remains fully on winning and finishing the season strong&lt;/strong&gt;, while contract discussions are something he expects to handle after the season concludes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The former MVP also pushed back strongly against reports questioning his commitment to the team. Jackson said he was hurt by the narrative, emphasizing that &lt;strong&gt;he has never quit on his teammates and remains fully engaged in meetings, preparation, and leadership&lt;/strong&gt; responsibilities within the organization.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Lamar Jackson numbers this season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;So far this season, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamar-jackson&quot;&gt;Jackson&lt;/a&gt; has thrown for &lt;strong&gt;2,311 yards and 18 touchdowns, while limiting mistakes with just six interceptions&lt;/strong&gt;. His passing efficiency has remained steady despite changes in the Ravens’ offensive approach and increased balance in play calling.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;On the ground, Jackson has run the ball less than at any other point in his career, totaling &lt;strong&gt;63 rushing attempts for 340 yards and two touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;. That reduction has coincided with the arrival of Derrick Henry, whose presence has allowed Baltimore to lean more heavily on a traditional power running game, especially in short-yardage situations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Henry’s &lt;strong&gt;effectiveness has helped take pressure off Jackson&lt;/strong&gt;, while also reshaping the identity of the Ravens’ offense. The shift has been intentional, prioritizing durability and efficiency as the team prepares for a potential &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; postseason run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Ravens face the Steelers on Saturday &lt;strong&gt;with the AFC North championship and a playoff berth on the line&lt;/strong&gt;. With the stakes clearly defined, Jackson now has the opportunity to reinforce his message on the field, leading Baltimore into the postseason and putting any lingering doubts about his commitment firmly to rest.&lt;/p&gt;

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&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; and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are on the verge of elimination. A loss to the Baltimore Ravens would knock them out of the playoffs, and that has brought back the conversation around the quarterback’s possible retirement at the end of the season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When Rodgers was asked what factors will be key to his decision on whether to come back in 2026 or not, the veteran was very cautious, but, for the first time in months, the veteran mentioned his wife as a fundamental person in shaping the final choice about his future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Yeah, you know, I understand the question. I don’t really want to get too deep into it. Obviously, I’ll talk to my wife and then, hopefully, that’s a decision down the line, but, I’m not really going to talk about it right now.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Aaron Rodgers going to retire?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers has not given any hints that would suggest the quarterback is going to retire. The star is focused on the final game of the season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and after that result, the conversation about his future will begin or, in a positive scenario, he will prepare for the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Is Aaron Rodgers a free agent?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers will be a free agent for the 2026 season because the quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. If the veteran decides to return, that will allow him to listen to offers and, depending on the team, consider coming back or saying goodbye.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; landed the services of cornerback &lt;strong&gt;Trevon Diggs&lt;/strong&gt; and now they’re wondering when will he debut. Well, head coach &lt;strong&gt;Matt LaFleur&lt;/strong&gt; has given an update on when that can happen.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After getting claimed from waivers on Wednesday, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trevon-diggs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Diggs&lt;/a&gt; also practiced on Thursday and LaFleur is ready to see him go&lt;/strong&gt;. “&lt;em&gt;All&amp;nbsp;hands on deck&lt;/em&gt;,” LaFleur said, via the team’s website while &lt;strong&gt;saying Diggs could “&lt;em&gt;potentially&lt;/em&gt;” play vs Vikings&lt;/strong&gt;. “&lt;em&gt;You spend a lot of time with him in terms of trying to get him up so they understand what their responsibility is. So we’ll spend a lot of time with him. I do think that’s a position where you can get acclimated pretty quickly and adjust pretty quickly.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diggs played eight games with the Cowboys this year and he has not been able to create much impact.&lt;/strong&gt; The Packers hope that he can go back to his All-Pro ways just in time for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Diggs has been declining steadily&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diggs allowed 77.3% completion when targeted&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;this season&lt;/strong&gt;. Seventeen out of 22 passes were completed when Diggs defended them. Those are very bad stats. Diggs also has dealt with concussions this season.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;To make it worse, out of those 17 passes, four were touchdowns, and he is allowing quarterbacks nearly a perfect passer rating. &lt;strong&gt;When throwing Diggs’ way, QBs have a 157.2 passer rating. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Packers hope they can recover Diggs’ best form&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diggs is only 27 years old so there is hope that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matt-lafleur&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Matt LaFleur&lt;/a&gt; could get the corner’s best version&lt;/strong&gt;. However, his last Pro Bowl was in 2022, way back. The NFL is not in the mercy business, so if Diggs fails to deliver in the Packers, his career might be nearing the end.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Diggs’ injuries are also a concern. &lt;strong&gt;During the last three seasons, he hasn’t been able to play a full schedule&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, the Packers shouldn’t be expecting to give Diggs a starting spot right away, but they should be hoping he can earn a starting slot at a premium value with good play.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin spoke about the possibility of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; playing his final game as quarterback of 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;. A loss against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 would result in the team’s elimination and could mark the veteran’s farewell.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I don’t know that I’ve taken time to ponder that. I’m just committed to making sure that it’s not (his last game). He’s certainly been an awesome contributor to our efforts and not only from a talent perspective and an experience perspective, but just his professionalism. His relationship with the game, his love for his teammates, and his willingness to help them grow, get better and gain better understanding each and every day has been cool to be a part of.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rodgers signed with the Steelers before the 2025 season in an attempt to win one last &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in his legendary career. Now, failing to qualify for the playoffs would create enormous uncertainty about his future, including the possibility of retirement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Aaron Rodgers leaving the Steelers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers hinted that he could leave the Pittsburgh Steelers if the team is eliminated. The quarterback said he knows perfectly well that he will become a free agent and that he would have one or two options in the offseason if he wants to keep playing.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Is Aaron Rodgers retiring from football?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It is still unknown whether Aaron Rodgers will retire from football. In his latest statements, the player said he is considering all available options, but there is no definitive answer yet.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains one of the most intriguing free agents on the market, and his future continues to generate buzz across New York. While a return to 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; remains a strong possibility, growing speculation around the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; has added another layer to the decision facing the veteran outfielder.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At 30 years old, &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger is widely viewed as being at a pivotal moment in his career&lt;/strong&gt;, likely negotiating the final major contract of his prime. After a productive season in the Bronx, he has shown no urgency to rush a decision, choosing instead to gauge how the market values his versatility and recent performance.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bellinger’s 2025 campaign reinforced his fit in Yankee Stadium&lt;/strong&gt;, where he delivered both power and consistency across a full season, strengthening his case as a core piece for a contending roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees’ endorsement&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite outside interest, one prominent voice believes the decision should be straightforward. &lt;em&gt;SNY&lt;/em&gt;’s Dani Wexelman made a strong case for both sides to prioritize a reunion, citing &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger’s on-field value and roster flexibility&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger is the obvious choice because he was just there, and he performed really well in Yankee Stadium&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Wexelman said during a December 31 appearance on MLB Network Radio via SiriusXM. &lt;em&gt;“He is a really nice fit with the team. He’s an even better fit behind Aaron Judge to protect him.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Wexelman also emphasized Bellinger’s defensive versatility as a major asset for manager &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-boone&quot;&gt;Aaron Boone&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, noting his ability to contribute at multiple positions across both the infield and outfield—an increasingly valuable trait for modern rosters.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mets’ factor&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; continue to loom as a legitimate alternative. Andrew Simon of &lt;em&gt;MLB.com&lt;/em&gt; recently identified &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/cody-bellingers-perfect-fit-emerges-amid-ny-yankees-and-dodgers-free-agency-pursuit&quot;&gt;Queens as a potential perfect fit&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, especially given recent roster turnover.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As the offseason unfolds, &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger’s decision&lt;/strong&gt; could reshape the balance of power in New York—whether by reinforcing the Yankees’ lineup or becoming another high-profile addition across town.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mark Feinsand&lt;/strong&gt; is one of the top &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; insiders when it comes to covering free agents during the offseason, and &lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt; has been a recent focus in his reporting. In his latest piece, Feinsand explains how what happens with Bregman could directly impact &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s future and his potential return to the Toronto Blue Jays.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Feinsand was clear in his MLB.com article titled “Where things stand with top 6 free agents,” highlighting a key factor for Toronto and the infielder’s outlook: &lt;em&gt;“Bichette’s future &lt;strong&gt;may be tied directly to what happens with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Bregman&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/strong&gt; as the Blue Jays and Red Sox are in on both players.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Feinsand also pointed out that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt; hold a &lt;strong&gt;notable advantage in Bichette’s case,&lt;/strong&gt; as they would not be required to give up as much in the process: &lt;em&gt;“Toronto, the only club &lt;strong&gt;that won’t have to give up Draft picks to sign Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;, could bring him back to play second base, where he appeared during the World Series, shifting Andrés Giménez to shortstop.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Blue Jays aggressively pursuing Bregman&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As Feinsand outlines in his article, Bichette’s future may hinge on where Bregman ultimately signs. If Bregman were to land with the Blue Jays, &lt;strong&gt;it could significantly reduce the chances of Bichette returning to Toronto,&lt;/strong&gt; even though the club has been one of the teams showing the strongest interest in Bregman.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Sources believe the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks &lt;strong&gt;may be the two most aggressive clubs&lt;/strong&gt; in the hunt for Bregman, though a Red Sox reunion remains a possibility,”&lt;/em&gt; Feinsand wrote in the section focused on Bregman. In that same analysis, he placed Bichette’s market value ahead of players &lt;strong&gt;such as Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suárez.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a separate, earlier report, Jon Heyman noted that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-rumors-team-reportedly-checks-in-on-blue-jays-star-following-imais-decision&quot;&gt;three other teams outside of Toronto and Arizona have also “checked in” on Bichette&lt;/a&gt;, a development that could raise some concern within the Blue Jays’ front office.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;During &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; free agency, teams continue to search for alternatives to prepare in the best way possible for the upcoming season. Amidst this landscape, former &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; pitcher &lt;strong&gt;Ranger Suarez&lt;/strong&gt; is one of the most prominent names on the market. With his future still uncertain, he is seen as a strong addition for an &lt;strong&gt;AL West&lt;/strong&gt; team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Suarez’s name has been under consideration by several teams during free agency, one of the franchises that could need him most right now is the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-angels&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Angels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The starting rotation has been viewed as one of the Halos’ major problems in recent times, and Suarez could provide a solid solution to this issue.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Angels’ primary goal is to return to the playoffs, having last reached the postseason in &lt;strong&gt;2014&lt;/strong&gt;, and they have made several moves during the offseason to achieve this. The Halos signed Kirby Yates, Drew Pomeranz, Grayson Rodriguez, and Alek Manoah, but a potential arrival of Suarez could be of great use to the Los Angeles franchise.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A possible addition of Suarez to the team would be a significant boost for the Angels, currently led by Yusei Kikuchi. The Venezuelan is coming off a solid season with the Phillies, where he went 12-8 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 151 strikeouts, and a 4.7 bWAR in 157.1 innings (26 starts).&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_20260101_BUS_554836_ranger-suarez-phillies_ea41b02c.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554843&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ranger Suarez pitches in the second inning against the Minnesota Twins. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Angels might face stiff competition for Suarez’s services&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As a high-value free agent, several teams are reportedly in the mix to land the Venezuelan left-hander. The &lt;strong&gt;Atlanta Braves&lt;/strong&gt; have emerged as potential suitors, looking to add a steady veteran presence to their rotation and a second lefty to pair with Chris Sale. Meanwhile, the &lt;strong&gt;Baltimore Orioles&lt;/strong&gt; are another franchise closely linked to Suarez.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Orioles have been highly productive this offseason, having already signed Pete Alonso to a five-year deal, along with Taylor Ward, Ryan Helsley, Andrew Kittredge, Shane Baz, and Zach Eflin. Despite these moves, reports indicate Baltimore is still searching for a frontline starting pitcher, a role Suarez would fill perfectly.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; are also linked to the former Phillies pitcher. &lt;em&gt;New York Post&lt;/em&gt; insider &lt;em&gt;Jon Heyman&lt;/em&gt; reported that after &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/tatsuya-imais-houston-astros-contract-details-revealed-after-surprising-mlb-choice&quot;&gt;Tatsuya Imai agreed to a three-year, $63 million deal with the Houston Astros&lt;/a&gt;, the option of signing Suarez has gained significant momentum for the Mets as they look to rebuild a rotation in need of stability.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;After missing out on the playoffs once again last season, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-giants&quot;&gt;San Francisco Giants&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are looking to reverse that image and return to the forefront of &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt;. To achieve this, they have been making roster moves, and according to reports, they landed a veteran pitcher from the &lt;strong&gt;Texas Rangers&lt;/strong&gt; during free agency.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tyler Mahle has agreed to a one-year deal with the Giants&lt;/strong&gt;, per source. Physical is complete and the deal is done&lt;/em&gt;,” reported &lt;em&gt;Mark Feinsand&lt;/em&gt; of MLB.com via his X (formerly Twitter) account.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mahle arrives in San Francisco to join a rotation led by &lt;strong&gt;Logan Webb&lt;/strong&gt;, where he can provide depth and experience to a Giants team looking to return to postseason contention.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The right-handed pitcher comes off a stint with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-rangers&quot;&gt;Texas Rangers&lt;/a&gt;, where he posted strong numbers despite his limited time on the mound. There, he recorded a &lt;strong&gt;career-best 2.18 ERA&lt;/strong&gt; with a 6-4 record and 66 strikeouts over 86 2/3 innings across 16 starts.&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_20260101_BUS_554814_tyler-mahle_50d2bdfc.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554816&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tyler Mahle of the Texas Rangers pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Giants aim for a healthy Mahle next season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Injuries have plagued Mahle over the past few seasons, and the Giants are hopeful they can get him in peak form, as a healthy right-hander could be a major asset in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/mlb-rumors-bo-bichette-linked-to-perfect-nl-west-fit-as-blue-jays-face-key-decision&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        


&lt;p&gt;During the 2024 season, Mahle was only able to appear in &lt;strong&gt;three games&lt;/strong&gt; for the Rangers while recovering from right elbow surgery  and later suffering from right shoulder tightness. Additionally, during this past season, he was sidelined for about three months due to right shoulder fatigue, which limited him to just &lt;strong&gt;16 appearances.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His previous tenure with the &lt;strong&gt;Minnesota Twins&lt;/strong&gt; also fell well below expectations due to recurring injuries that kept him off the field for long stretches. During the 2022 season, he managed only &lt;strong&gt;four starts&lt;/strong&gt; with the Twins before suffering right shoulder inflammation, which kept him out for the remainder of the year. 2023 saw no improvement for Mahle, who made only &lt;strong&gt;three starts&lt;/strong&gt; before right arm posterior impingement and a flexor pronator strain forced him out again.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Mahle’s injury history is certainly concerning, the Giants decided to take a gamble on the former Rangers pitcher since the risk of the deal is minimal, being only a one-year contract. Should he avoid any setbacks this season, Mahle could be a significant help to a San Francisco team looking to return to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; relevance.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The reigning champions are anticipated to make a significant impact in the 2026 MLB season, with Shohei Ohtani leading the charge. Even amidst speculation surrounding multiple names linked to the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the organization has reportedly made a bold decision concerning a key player from the &lt;strong&gt;St. Louis Cardinals&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report by &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the Dodgers’ interest in Brendan Donovan has subsided, as the team has reportedly decided to withdraw from the race&lt;/strong&gt; to sign him. &lt;em&gt;“Traction with Donovan appeared to be building shortly after the Winter Meetings, with the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants emerging as frontrunners,”&lt;/em&gt; The Athletic reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With now only two teams in the lead, the Dodgers seem to be refocusing their efforts on other targets, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/cody-bellingers-perfect-fit-emerges-amid-ny-yankees-and-dodgers-free-agency-pursuit&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;with Cody Bellinger emerging as a potential signing for the Los Angeles franchise.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite these developments, the Dodgers boast one of the finest rosters in MLB, featuring Japanese talents like Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto,&lt;strong&gt; alongside established stars such as Mookie Betts, Kirby Yates, and Freddie Freeman.&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_20260101_BUS_554793_brendan-donovan_c78ecdb8.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Brendan Donovan during a game&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551081&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Brendan Donovan at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Donovan’s reported suitors in the offseason&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Mariners and the Giants have expressed interest in Donovan. Additionally,&lt;strong&gt; the Boston Red Sox have reportedly emerged as a suitor for Donovan&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;according to a report from Alex Speier of &lt;em&gt;The Boston Globe&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Red Sox are reportedly pursuing a third trade under Chaim Bloom. Having already acquired Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras, &lt;strong&gt;Boston is now targeting &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/st-louis-cardinals&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cardinals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;‘ key player to fill their second base vacancy.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Dodgers’ prospects for 2026 roster additions&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the pursuit of bolstering their roster for the next season, &lt;strong&gt;the Dodgers have several potential targets according to multiple reports:&lt;/strong&gt; Steven Kwan (OF – Guardians), Tarik Skubal (SP – Tigers), Lars Nootbaar (OF – Cardinals), and Luis Robert Jr. (CF – White Sox).&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, the Dodgers have their eyes on top free agents such &lt;strong&gt;as Kyle Tucker (OF), Cody Bellinger (OF/1B), and Michael Kopech (RP).&lt;/strong&gt; With these names on their radar, the Dodgers are well-positioned to make a substantial impact in the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;


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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; concluded 2025 having achieved the primary goal he set out for with &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt;. The Argentine led the Herons to their &lt;strong&gt;first-ever MLS Cup&lt;/strong&gt; in franchise history following a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final. However, his individual performance was also elite, allowing him to lead a prestigious ranking where &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is nowhere to be found among the top 10.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Argentine finished the year as the &lt;strong&gt;sport’s top assist provider&lt;/strong&gt;, recording a total of &lt;strong&gt;29 assists&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;54 appearances&lt;/strong&gt;. This performance proved his playmaking skills remain intact and solidified his status as the all-time leader in soccer history with &lt;strong&gt;407 career assists&lt;/strong&gt;. This year, Messi recorded 26 assists with Inter Miami, with the remaining three coming while playing for the Argentine National Team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While playmaking is not necessarily Cristiano Ronaldo’s primary strength, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-vs-cristiano-ronaldo-who-scored-more-goals-in-2025&quot;&gt;the Argentine even surpassed the Portuguese star in the 2025 goalscoring charts&lt;/a&gt;, recording &lt;strong&gt;46 goals&lt;/strong&gt; compared to the &lt;strong&gt;41 CR7&lt;/strong&gt; managed across all competitions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the list of top assist providers, Messi is followed by Al Sadd international &lt;strong&gt;Akram Afif&lt;/strong&gt;, who recorded &lt;strong&gt;27 assists&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;47 matches&lt;/strong&gt; between the Qatari national team and his club. Rounding out the podium is Danish international &lt;strong&gt;Anders Dreyer&lt;/strong&gt;, a key figure in San Diego FC’s inaugural MLS season, who recorded &lt;strong&gt;26 assists&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;74 matches&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554537_de-paul-messi-2_95063ca6.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554538&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Rodrigo De Paul celebrates a goal assisted by Lionel Messi. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Michael Olise assist controversy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following the final tally to identify the top assist provider of 2025, a situation arose that sparked significant debate. The specialized data and statistics site &lt;strong&gt;Transfermarkt&lt;/strong&gt; shared a ranking placing Bayern Munich forward &lt;strong&gt;Michael Olise&lt;/strong&gt; in the top spot with &lt;strong&gt;30 assists&lt;/strong&gt;, but there is a catch.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The selection criteria used by Transfermarkt differs from the standard used by other outlets. For certain platforms like this one, &lt;strong&gt;a player who is fouled for a penalty is credited with an assist if the subsequent spot-kick is converted.&lt;/strong&gt; This same discrepancy affects Lamine Yamal, who is ranked third by Transfermarkt based on their specific criteria.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;World’s top assist leaders in 2025&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These rankings are based on direct passes leading to goals across both club and national team competitions. While specialized portals like Transfermarkt may show different totals due to including “earned penalties,” the standard sports data criteria place Lionel Messi at the top of the global leaderboard.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rank&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Teams&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Assists&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Matches&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Inter Miami / Argentina&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;29&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;54&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Akram Afif&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Al Sadd / Qatar&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;28&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;47&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;3&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Anders Dreyer&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;San Diego FC / Denmark&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;26&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;74&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Xherdan Shaqiri&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Basel / Switzerland&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;25&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;51&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;5&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Rayan Cherki&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Manchester City / France&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;24&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;66&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;6&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Michael Olise&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Bayern Munich / France&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;24&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;53&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;7&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Christos Tzolis&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Club Brugge / Greece&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;24&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;67&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;8&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Riyad Mahrez&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Al-Ahli / Algeria&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;23&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;60&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;9&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Lamine Yamal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;FC Barcelona / Spain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;23&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;54&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Alexis Vega&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Toluca / Mexico&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;21&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;69&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;11&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Bradley Barcola&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;PSG / France&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;21&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;57&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Since &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;’&lt;strong&gt;s&lt;/strong&gt; move to &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt; in late 2022, the league has seen exponential growth, drawing fans from around the globe and attracting top-tier talent to the &lt;strong&gt;Saudi Pro League&lt;/strong&gt;. The impact has been so significant that &lt;strong&gt;FIFA&lt;/strong&gt; has confirmed &lt;strong&gt;Saudi Arabia&lt;/strong&gt; will host the &lt;strong&gt;2034 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, with &lt;strong&gt;Gianni Infantino&lt;/strong&gt; offering a bold prediction for the league’s future in light of the news.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Portuguese forward has always been vocal in his defense of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-pro-league&quot;&gt;Saudi Pro League&lt;/a&gt;, even claiming the level of competition in Saudi Arabia is superior to that of leagues like &lt;strong&gt;France&lt;/strong&gt; or his native &lt;strong&gt;Portugal&lt;/strong&gt;. While those remarks drew considerable criticism, Infantino appears to side with Ronaldo when discussing the league’s massive trajectory.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In an interview with &lt;em&gt;Arab News’ Asharq Al-Awsat&lt;/em&gt;, the FIFA president stated that “&lt;em&gt;the Kingdom has become a major hub on the global soccer stage”&lt;/em&gt; and expressed his belief that it is “&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;on track to become one of the top three leagues in the world&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;”.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Along those same lines, the Italian official continued to praise the rapid growth the Saudi Pro League is experiencing, describing it as “&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;a domestic league with a global flavor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;”. Nearly all of this growth is linked back to Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Al Nassr, as his signing paved the way for other stars like Neymar to begin their own adventures in the Middle East.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554504_cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-1_e72515c0.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-521228&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo with Al Nassr teammate Kingsley Coman. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Infantino on the 2034 World Cup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In an official statement, FIFA revealed that Saudi Arabia was the only nation to officially submit a bid to host the 2034 World Cup. As a result, it was confirmed that the country will serve as the host for that edition of the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Speaking with Asharq Al-Awsat regarding the selection of the Middle Eastern nation as the 2034 host, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gianni-infantino&quot;&gt;Infantino&lt;/a&gt; described Saudi Arabia as “&lt;em&gt;a welcoming country with a rich culture, delicious cuisine, and remarkable people&lt;/em&gt;”.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also made reference about Saudi Arabia’s participation in the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, which will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, featuring a unique format with 48 teams in the competition.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the interview, Infantino touched on their chances in the tournament, where the team will share &lt;strong&gt;Group H&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;strong&gt;Spain, Uruguay&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Cape Verde&lt;/strong&gt;. The FIFA president did not rule out the possibility of the Asian side surprising the stronger favorites, much like they did against Argentina in Qatar 2022.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt; have had a great 2025, where both were crowned champions during the year, with great performances. They also stood out individually, managing to enter the top ten of the highest goalscorers in 2025, &lt;strong&gt;leaving the race to 1,000 goals more alive than ever heading into 2026&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To achieve the milestone of being the first player in the history of soccer to reach the 1,000 goals mark, &lt;strong&gt;it is Ronaldo who holds the advantage&lt;/strong&gt; and it seems that he will be the one in charge of setting this record in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Al Nassr captain scored a brace in the victory against Al Akhdoud for the Saudi Pro League, and then &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-cristiano-ronaldo-scores-to-give-al-nassr-a-2-1-lead-vs-al-ettifaq-in-the-saudi-pro-league&quot;&gt;scored in the draw against Al Ettifaq for the last match of 2025&lt;/a&gt;. In this way, Ronaldo scored 41 goals in 2025 and has &lt;strong&gt;957 goals&lt;/strong&gt; in his professional career, leaving him only 43 goals away from setting a new record in the sport.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the side of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;, the Argentine also had an incredible year with eye-popping numbers where he recorded 46 goals in 2025 across all competitions, thus totaling &lt;strong&gt;896 goals&lt;/strong&gt; in his professional career. The Inter Miami captain is the &lt;strong&gt;only direct competitor to the Portuguese&lt;/strong&gt; in the race to 1,000 goals, which may have its conclusion in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554482_lionel-messi-1-2_ce1f8c29.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Lionel Messi&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-532666&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite recording impressive numbers in 2025, they remained far behind &lt;strong&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/strong&gt; in the year’s scoring charts. The Real Madrid forward dominated the nets, recording &lt;strong&gt;66 goals&lt;/strong&gt; across all competitions and finishing as the year’s top goalscorer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ronaldo and Messi’s primary objectives for 2026&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Looking ahead to 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo enters the year with a clear set of high-stakes goals. At 40 years old, and having frequently hinted at his eventual retirement, the Portuguese icon is likely facing his final opportunity to capture the one trophy that has eluded him: &lt;strong&gt;the 2026 FIFA World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;. Leading Portugal into North America, Ronaldo will aim to secure the ultimate prize for his country after a lifetime of record-breaking success.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond the international stage, Ronaldo remains hungry &lt;strong&gt;for his first official piece of silverware with Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt;. Since arriving in Saudi Arabia in late 2022, he has yet to lift an official trophy. While he led the club to an Arab Club Champions Cup victory in 2023, that tournament is classified as an exhibition by FIFA and the AFC.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other side of the legendary rivalry, Lionel Messi heads into 2026 at age 38 with a historic mission of his own. The Inter Miami captain is expected to lead &lt;strong&gt;Argentina&lt;/strong&gt; as they defend their 2022 World Cup crown in what will likely be his final tournament appearance. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In doing so, Messi will join Ronaldo in a historic feat: &lt;strong&gt;becoming the only players in the history of the sport to feature in six different World Cups&lt;/strong&gt;. For the Argentine maestro, 2026 is about more than just records; it’s a chance to go out on top as a back-to-back world champion.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The 2025 calendar year has officially come to a close for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;, marking a very successful year for both stars. The Argentine led &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; to an &lt;strong&gt;MLS Cup title&lt;/strong&gt; victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, while the &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt; forward guided &lt;strong&gt;Portugal&lt;/strong&gt; to a &lt;strong&gt;UEFA Nations League&lt;/strong&gt; championship against Spain, leading many to wonder which of the two legends won more trophies this year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The truth is that both &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt; and Lionel Messi each walked away with &lt;strong&gt;just a single trophy in 2025&lt;/strong&gt;: the aforementioned Nations League title for Portugal and the MLS Cup for Inter Miami. Despite the count sitting at one apiece, both championships held immense significance for the veteran superstars.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Messi was the central figure in Inter Miami’s historic &lt;strong&gt;first-ever &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls&quot;&gt;MLS&lt;/a&gt; Cup victory&lt;/strong&gt;. The Herons captain also took home the &lt;strong&gt;MLS Golden Boot&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;regular-season MVP&lt;/strong&gt;, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in back-to-back seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Messi had a prime opportunity to add even more silverware to his trophy case, Inter Miami fell short in the &lt;strong&gt;Leagues Cup final&lt;/strong&gt;. They were shut out 3-0 by the Seattle Sounders, leaving the Argentine with just one title on the year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554434_lionel-messi-inter-miami_10539fe9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;messi with a medal&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-483125&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi with the Runners-up medal after the 2025 Leagues&amp;nbsp;Cup&amp;nbsp;Final. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other side of the globe, the Al Nassr captain led Portugal to their &lt;strong&gt;second &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uefa-nations-league&quot;&gt;UEFA Nations League&lt;/a&gt; title&lt;/strong&gt;, defeating Spain on penalties in the final. With this championship, Cristiano Ronaldo snapped &lt;strong&gt;the longest trophy drought of his legendary career&lt;/strong&gt;, having gone &lt;strong&gt;four years&lt;/strong&gt; without a title since winning the 2021 Coppa Italia with Juventus.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The debate over the MLS Conference title&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Before hoisting the MLS Cup, Lionel Messi and company dominated New York City FC in a 5-1 rout to claim the Eastern Conference title. This victory sparked a wave of debate among fans and analysts regarding whether the win counts as an official trophy or is simply a ceremonial achievement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the conference title is a significant milestone that is etched into the franchise’s history and celebrated with a trophy presentation, &lt;strong&gt;Major League Soccer does not categorize it as a major official title&lt;/strong&gt;. Consequently, the 2025 calendar year officially concludes with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi walking away with one major trophy apiece.&lt;/p&gt;

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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SOCCER

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia&quot;&gt;Georgia&lt;/a&gt; enters the &lt;strong&gt;Sugar Bowl &lt;/strong&gt;with a 12-1 record after a strong regular season that included a win over Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. In this matchup against &lt;strong&gt;Ole Miss&lt;/strong&gt;, a victory would clearly be the ideal outcome, but a loss would not be catastrophic, although it would not help Georgia’s path toward the &lt;strong&gt;2026 College Football Playoff.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Georgia defeats Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl,&lt;strong&gt; the Bulldogs would advance to the CFP semifinals&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;where they would face Miami (FL) &lt;/strong&gt;in what could be an electrifying matchup for a program that came up short last season and was eliminated in the quarterfinals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, if Georgia loses to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss&quot;&gt;Ole Miss&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;strong&gt; that would officially mark the end of the road for the Bulldogs&lt;/strong&gt;, who would suffer the same fate as last season. That is an outcome Georgia wants to avoid, especially against Ole Miss, which enters the game as the No. 3-ranked team in the CFP.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Georgia vs. Ole Miss: Last five meetings&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ahead of the 2025 Sugar Bowl, Georgia defeate&lt;strong&gt;d Ole Miss 43-35 in October of this year.&lt;/strong&gt; In 2024, the Bulldogs lost to the Rebels 28-10. Prior to that, Georgia went 2-1 in the previous three meetings, giving the Bulldogs a&lt;strong&gt; 3-2 record over the last five games &lt;/strong&gt;between the two programs.&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;Here come the Bulldogs. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/jJOhikqr1l&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/jJOhikqr1l&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Olivia Sayer (@OliviaKSayer) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/OliviaKSayer/status/2006883716501573972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 2, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Overall, Georgia has&lt;strong&gt; won 34 games &lt;/strong&gt;against Ole Miss, &lt;strong&gt;while the Rebels have claimed just 13 victories,&lt;/strong&gt; according to Winsipedia. There has been only one tie in the series, dating back to 1941, which was just the second meeting between the two teams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Georgia owns an all-time bowl record of 38-22-3 and has long been one of the most successful programs in postseason play. In the CFP, &lt;strong&gt;the Bulldogs are 5-1.&lt;/strong&gt; While they lost last year to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, they had previously put together a seven-bowl winning streak from 2020 through 2023.&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Georgia wins or loses vs Ole Miss today in Sugar Bowl at 2026 CFP?

What happens if Georgia wins or loses vs Ole Miss today in Sugar Bowl at 2026 CFP? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss&quot;&gt;Ole Miss&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Georgia &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 Sugar Bowl Game.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Here you’ll find all the key details, including the official game date, kickoff time, and streaming information, so you don’t miss a moment of this marquee showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Ole Miss vs Georgia online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No. 3 Georgia returns to the &lt;strong&gt;Sugar Bowl&lt;/strong&gt; on Thursday night to meet No. 6 Ole Miss in a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;College Football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Playoff quarterfinal at the &lt;strong&gt;Superdome&lt;/strong&gt;. The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs&quot;&gt;Bulldogs&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;are more seasoned than a year ago, led by the emergence of quarterback &lt;strong&gt;Gunner Stockton&lt;/strong&gt; and a defense that has held four straight opponents to 10 points or fewer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ole Miss&lt;/strong&gt;, making its CFP debut under new head coach Pete Golding, looks to flip the script after an October loss and enters with momentum following a dominant win over &lt;strong&gt;Tulane&lt;/strong&gt;. With &lt;strong&gt;Georgia &lt;/strong&gt;chasing redemption and the &lt;strong&gt;Rebels &lt;/strong&gt;seeking validation, this matchup shapes up as a must-watch postseason clash.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Ole Miss vs Georgia match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ole Miss &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Georgia &lt;/strong&gt;in the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2026 Sugar Bowl Game &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, January 1,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;with kickoff scheduled for&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;8:00 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;1084&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20260101_BUS_554036_Head-coach-Pete-Golding-of-the-Ole-Miss-Rebels_f19fe63b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1084&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554040&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Head coach Pete Golding of the Ole Miss Rebels – Justin Ford/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ole Miss vs Georgia: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 7:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 6:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 5:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Ole Miss vs Georgia in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Don’t miss the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 college football&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;showdown between&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Ole Miss &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Georgia &lt;/strong&gt;streaming live on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also catch the action on ESPN.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Ole Miss vs Georgia live in the USA: 2026 Sugar Bowl Game

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana&quot;&gt;Indiana&lt;/a&gt; reached this crucial stage of the &lt;strong&gt;2026 College Football Playoff&lt;/strong&gt; with the hope of winning a true big game like the one ahead against &lt;strong&gt;Alabama&lt;/strong&gt; in the Rose Bowl, where a loss would be devastating and a win would send them to the next round, leaving them just two victories away from the national title.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Indiana loses to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama&quot;&gt;Alabama&lt;/a&gt; in the Rose Bowl, &lt;strong&gt;their 2026 CFP championship hopes would end immediately&lt;/strong&gt;. There are no second chances, although they would still finish the season with an impressive&lt;strong&gt; 13-1 record,&lt;/strong&gt; capped by a loss in a major bowl game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;What everyone around the Hoosiers wants is a win over Alabama. If Indiana pulls it off,&lt;strong&gt; they would advance directly to the&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;2026 CFP semifinals,&lt;/strong&gt; where they would face the winner of the Texas Tech vs. Oregon matchup, which is also being played as a quarterfinal in the Orange Bowl.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Has Indiana ever played Alabama before?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No, never. The two programs have never faced each other in a bowl game or any other matchup. This game will be&lt;strong&gt; historic for several reasons&lt;/strong&gt;, not only because it is the first meeting between the two, but also because Indiana has never before completed a 13-0 regular season like the one that earned them a spot in the 2026 CFP quarterfinals.&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;🌹 Alabama arrives at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for the CFP Quarterfinal against Indiana &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/RollTide?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#RollTide&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/4L62leSN9a&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/4L62leSN9a&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Alabama Crimson Tide | AL.com (@aldotcomTide) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/aldotcomTide/status/2006802545336004657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 1, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Alabama enters the Rose Bowl with an 11-3 record after winning its first-round game against Oklahoma. That could give Indiana a slight edge, &lt;strong&gt;as the Hoosiers have been resting since December 6. &lt;/strong&gt;Adding to the storyline, Fernando Mendoza is the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and is coming off a season with 2,980 passing yards and 33 touchdowns.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Nick Saban on Alabama vs. Indiana: &lt;em&gt;“The amazing &lt;strong&gt;thing about this is how much respect we have for Indiana internally.&lt;/strong&gt; But I go play with my golfing buddies in Alabama, and they’re all on the first tee saying, ‘we should kick the shit out of Indiana.’”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Indiana wins or loses vs Alabama today in Rose Bowl at 2026 CFP?

What happens if Indiana wins or loses vs Alabama today in Rose Bowl at 2026 CFP? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama&quot;&gt;Alabama&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;square off against&lt;strong&gt; Indiana &lt;/strong&gt;in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 Rose Bowl Game.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Here you’ll find all the key details, including the official game date, kickoff time, and streaming information, so you don’t miss a moment of this marquee showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Alabama vs Indiana online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana&quot;&gt;Indiana&lt;/a&gt;’s &lt;/strong&gt;magical run reaches new heights in Pasadena, with the &lt;strong&gt;Hoosiers &lt;/strong&gt;arriving as the nation’s No. 1 team for the first time after a &lt;strong&gt;Big Ten Championship&lt;/strong&gt; win over &lt;strong&gt;Ohio State &lt;/strong&gt;secured their first league title since 1967 and vaulted them atop the CFP and AP rankings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That breakthrough sets up a marquee &lt;strong&gt;Rose Bowl &lt;/strong&gt;showdown with &lt;strong&gt;Alabama&lt;/strong&gt;, college football’s modern benchmark making its ninth trip to the &lt;strong&gt;Granddaddy of Them All&lt;/strong&gt;. Led by Heisman-winning quarterback &lt;strong&gt;Fernando Mendoza&lt;/strong&gt;, Indiana’s rise now collides with a dynasty in a must-watch clash on the sport’s biggest stage.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Alabama vs Indiana match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alabama &lt;/strong&gt;clash with&lt;strong&gt; Indiana &lt;/strong&gt;in the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2026 Rose Bowl Game &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, January 1,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;with kickoff scheduled for&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;4:00 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;1084&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20260101_BUS_553998_Deontae-Lawson_d7d62a3b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1084&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554006&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Deontae Lawson of the Alabama Crimson Tide – Brian Bahr/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Alabama vs Indiana: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 4:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 3:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Alabama vs Indiana in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Don’t miss the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 college football&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;showdown between&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Alabama &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Indiana &lt;/strong&gt;streaming live on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also catch the action on ESPN.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Alabama vs Indiana live in the USA: 2026 Rose Bowl Game

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&lt;p&gt;The eight best teams in&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;this season are in a race to get to the Natty. The&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Texas Tech Red Raiders&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;and the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Oregon Ducks&lt;/strong&gt; are ready to put a showdown in Miami to fight off in one of the quarterfinals. The &lt;strong&gt;Orange Bowl&lt;/strong&gt; will define who goes through to the semifinals of the 2026 CFP.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-tech&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Red Raiders&lt;/a&gt; reached this stage after amassing a 12-1 record in the regular season, with the only loss being to Arizona State in Week 7. Now, the team is looking for a small upset at the Hard Rock Stadium where &lt;strong&gt;it is a two-point underdog according to Vegas odds.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other side, the Red Raiders face a huge program like the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oregon&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Oregon Ducks&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;led by highly-touted quarterback Dante Moore.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;With one of the most prominent coaches guiding them, the Ducks will try to keep the status quo in this matchup. In the end, Dan Lanning is known for his aggressive style. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Texas Tech beats Oregon?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Red Raiders are able to get rid of Oregon, they will not only&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;claim the Orange Bowl but also advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals&lt;/strong&gt;. There, they would face the winner of the matchup between No. 1 Indiana and No. 9 Alabama at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.&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_20260101_BUS_554634_dante-moore_ae3fa75a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Dante Moore&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-523419&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Quarterback Dante Moore #5 of the Oregon Ducks.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Texas Tech loses vs Oregon?&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/players-with-the-most-receiving-touchdowns-in-a-college-football-season&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;If Texas Tech loses the Orange Bowl, Oregon is the one keeping its dream alive of reaching the Natty. &lt;strong&gt;It would be a hurtful end for the Red Raiders who have played incredible football all year long&lt;/strong&gt;. After all, they’ve been ranked in the top 10 in seven of the 14 weeks in the season so far.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When and where do the Raiders play the Ducks?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Texas Tech Red Raiders will face the&amp;nbsp;Oregon Ducks&amp;nbsp;in the Orange Bowl on Thursday, January 1, 2025.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The game is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Texas Tech wins or loses vs Oregon today in Orange Bowl at 2026 CFP?

What happens if Texas Tech wins or loses vs Oregon today in Orange Bowl at 2026 CFP? - Bolavip US

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