&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants&quot;&gt;New York Giants&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt; could be going after the same players in the upcoming free agency and &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;Draft. Thus, learning the G-Men have confirmed the return of one key running back might be just what &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and company wanted to learn. Now, the Chiefs may have one less competitor in their pursuit for help in the backfield.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-giants-chiefs-may-have-reason-for-concern-with-jeremiyah-love-already-visiting-titans&quot;&gt;Giants and Chiefs may have a reason for concern with Jeremiyah Love&lt;/a&gt;, who visited the Tennessee Titans ahead of the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; Draft. As Tennessee (No. 4 overall pick) &lt;strong&gt;selects before New York (5th) and Kansas City (9th),&lt;/strong&gt; both organizations should explore other options to bolster their respective backfields. Placing all their eggs in one basket, especially one as coveted as Love’s is far from a wise decision.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On that note, the &lt;strong&gt;Giants are bringing back Devin Singletary&lt;/strong&gt;, who played a major role last season after Cam Skattebo suffered a season-ending injury. Skattebo’s incredible rookie campaign was cut short, and concerns now loom over his production as he returns from a gruesome setback. Therefore, New York made sure to have a “Plan B” in place.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Giants and RB Devin Singletary have &lt;strong&gt;agreed to a restructured contract&lt;/strong&gt; to keep him in New York,” &lt;/em&gt;as reported by Jordan Schultz on X.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What it means for Chiefs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For Mahomes and the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;, such news could take a big threat out of the radar. Not only in the chase for Love—widely touted as the No. 1 talent in the upcoming draft class—but ahead of free agency, where the organization in The City of Fountains could go after a household name, perhaps Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Either way, 2026 free agency is set to be a rollercoaster. The Chiefs will vie to flip the script after their worst season in over a decade, while the Giants hope Jaxson Dart can take the next step and avoid a sophomore slump. As great as New York’s defense is, quarterbacks are decisive in the NFL; if the product out of Ole Miss struggles, &lt;strong&gt;it could spell big trouble for Big Blue.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No running back may be able to &lt;strong&gt;match the instant chemistry Dart developed with Skattebo&lt;/strong&gt;, but a new addition could yield major results for New York’s offense. Unfortunately, the Giants will be embarking on a contender-filled market where the Chiefs are expected to make a splash.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;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; would face a massive void if star tight end &lt;strong&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/strong&gt; decided to retire. However, the decision remains uncertain, and Kelce recently revealed his thoughts on the matter while speaking with an &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;legend.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During a recent episode of the New Heights podcast, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shared his thoughts about retirement while speaking with Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Trav, you know the reason why I asked that is because, like I said,&lt;strong&gt; the time is coming&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Moss said. &lt;em&gt;“I don’t know when, but I know the time is coming. I don’t know if this year was the last, or if it wasn’t, but if this was the last, &lt;strong&gt;what do you think that you will miss most about the game?&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kelce responded by making clear what the game means to him. &lt;em&gt;“Man, &lt;strong&gt;I think it’s just those moments in the big games&lt;/strong&gt;, the feeling of having to rise to the occasion, be there for 70,000 that are all counting on you out there,&lt;strong&gt; outside of just the guys that you go to war with&lt;/strong&gt;, guys you go to battle with, man. Those moments of rising to the occasion in the heat of the battle, in the playoffs and all the big games out there, man,” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce&quot;&gt;Kelce&lt;/a&gt; said.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“That’s a feeling that I know I’ll never get again, those are the things that you cherish the most, and especially, &lt;strong&gt;if you’re fortunate enough to be in the playoffs and make runs at it, man&lt;/strong&gt;. The satisfaction that you get and the successful feeling you get that all the hard work that you put in is finally paying off. I think that’ll be one of the things I miss the most, for sure.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kelce numbers last season&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;It would be surprising if Kelce ultimately decided to step away from the game, considering the passion he still shows for football. As he explained, what he would miss most is that sense of competition, the emotion of fighting for something and finally seeing the work pay off. For him, &lt;strong&gt;those moments have certainly produced results&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kelce finished the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season with &lt;strong&gt;78 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns. &lt;/strong&gt;He earned his 11th Pro Bowl selection, showing he remained one of the premier players at his position.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kelce has not yet decided on his playing future, but the &lt;strong&gt;Chiefs have not rushed the process&lt;/strong&gt; and have made it clear they would welcome him back next season. For now, it remains a matter of waiting, both for the franchise and for the fans.&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; has addressed the swirling retirement rumors, confirming that he has not yet made a decision about his future in the NFL. While speculation has been widespread, the veteran quarterback also admitted that there has not been much progress on a potential return to 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;, leaving his next move uncertain as the offseason continues.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In an interview on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers clarified his current situation with head coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Omar Khan. &lt;em&gt;“I’ve talked to Mike. I’ve talked to Omar. There’s been no deadline that’s been put in front of me. There’s no contract offer or anything that I’m having to debate between. I’m a free agent and I’m enjoying my time with my wife and enjoying this part of the offseason.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For Rodgers and his potential suitors, the offseason remains a waiting game. Teams that might be interested in adding a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; champion quarterback will need to remain patient, while Rodgers continues to weigh his options and enjoy time away from football. The coming weeks will be critical in determining whether he returns to the field or considers retirement after a legendary career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Aaron Rodgers’ decision is expected soon by Steelers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly expecting a decision from Aaron Rodgers soon, as they aim to plan for the offseason. According to Adam Schefter, the team hopes to have clarity by mid-March in order to make the necessary moves during free agency and prepare for the 2026 Draft.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Aaron Rodgers confirmed retirement decision&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the interview with Pat McAfee, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-breaks-silence-with-clear-message-about-retirement-and-playing-for-mike-mccarthy-with-steelers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers broke his silence with a clear message about retirement and playing for Mike McCarthy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Although the idea of a reunion with the Steelers is appealing, there has been no progress in the talks at all.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys&quot;&gt;Dallas Cowboys&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; prepared for the upcoming season, and one of the key developments was that the duo of &lt;strong&gt;Dak Prescott &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;George Pickens&lt;/strong&gt; would continue together &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/jerry-jones-and-cowboys-officially-announce-final-decision-on-george-pickens-during-2026-nfl-combine&quot;&gt;after the team placed the franchise tag on Pickens&lt;/a&gt;. The Cowboys were not ready to extend Pickens yet, but the tag ensured he would get paid and remain in Dallas alongside CeeDee Lamb.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Cowboys showcased one of the best offenses in the sport last year, and &lt;strong&gt;Pickens earned Second-Team All-Pro honors&lt;/strong&gt;. Much of that success came from the connection between Prescott and Pickens. In a recent article from the Cowboys staff, Prescott was seen offering advice to Pickens about staying motivated after receiving a major payday.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“George loves football,”&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dak-prescott&quot;&gt;Prescott&lt;/a&gt; said. &lt;em&gt;“That’s the one thing about it. I just want him to know, don’t change your love for football. Don’t get in the business mind of this. &lt;strong&gt;You played last year on a one year deal for not even that much, right?&lt;/strong&gt; So, if you can go $30 million or whatever it is now, I think it’s the same thing I got when I was franchised, hey, go do it.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“At the end of the day, bet on yourself. &lt;strong&gt;He’s a hell of a player&lt;/strong&gt;. Hopefully, we can get him long term and sign that but, if not, I think the way he plays the game, the person that he is, he’ll be just fine.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Cowboys make decision on Pickens&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of those decisions involved what they would do with George Pickens, and they officially chose to place the franchise tag on him, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The Dallas Cowboys will place the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens today to secure his rights&lt;/strong&gt; at least through 2026, according to sources. Fixed to adding today,”&lt;/em&gt; Archer wrote on X, formerly Twitter.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Cowboys acquired &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-pickens&quot;&gt;Pickens&lt;/a&gt; in a trade last offseason, and the move proved to be a strong decision&lt;strong&gt; considering what they were able to do offensively&lt;/strong&gt;. Dak Prescott had another reliable option in the passing game, and when CeeDee Lamb was injured, Pickens stepped up in his absence and delivered several important plays.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is little doubt that Pickens deserves a long-term contract, but at this moment, it remains uncertain what the Cowboys ultimately plan to do. &lt;strong&gt;Placing the franchise tag on him shows that the Cowboys value him and want to retain him&lt;/strong&gt;, but if he plays next &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season under the tag and improves on his previous year, they may have to pay even more.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;We know that stars from other sports are often fans of the &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt;, and the admiration works both ways. Athletes frequently show mutual respect for one another, especially when it involves a superstar such as &lt;strong&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/strong&gt; of 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;. It is always interesting to hear a player from another sport talk about the possibility of competing in the NFL, and that was the case with &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;star &lt;strong&gt;Anthony Edwards&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards &lt;strong&gt;said he remained serious about his long-discussed idea of attempting to play in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; if he captured an NBA championship before turning 30. In a viral clip shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, by NBA Courtside, Edwards reiterated the possibility while discussing his long-term ambitions beyond basketball.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Especially if I get one while I’m still young. &lt;strong&gt;I get one before I turn 30, I’m definitely going to try and play football&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt; Edwards was then asked what position he would consider playing if he pursued professional football. The Timberwolves guard responded while joking about the idea of eventually making the transition.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Probably receiver,”&lt;/em&gt; Edwards said jokingly. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I might try to go, quarterback&lt;/strong&gt;. Probably backup quarterback. I ain’t really got to play unless my starter gets hurt. I could go for that if my starter quarterback gets hurt and everybody loves a backup… &lt;strong&gt;play behind [&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;] or something&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;This is not the first time Edwards has mentioned the NFL&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-edwards&quot;&gt;Edwards&lt;/a&gt; also referenced the idea again in October 2024 during ESPN’s Cover Up series while appearing alongside Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“If I win a ring in the next 3-4 years, I’m going to play football.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; The comment once again sparked discussion about whether the NBA star could realistically attempt a crossover.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While the remarks have largely been made in a lighthearted context, Edwards’s comments have drawn attention because of his &lt;strong&gt;growing status as one of the NBA’s premier young players&lt;/strong&gt;. As his profile around the league continues to rise, statements like these naturally generate curiosity among fans.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even so, such a scenario appears unlikely for now, especially considering the steady progress he has shown in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;. The Timberwolves guard is averaging a career high &lt;strong&gt;29.7 points per game along with 5.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals.&lt;/strong&gt; He is also shooting career-best marks of 49.4 percent from the field and 40.2 percent from three-point range across 52 games while playing 35.7 minutes per contest.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&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; first baseman &lt;strong&gt;Paul Goldschmidt&lt;/strong&gt; is speaking out about his teammate&lt;strong&gt; Aaron Judge &lt;/strong&gt;ahead of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-baseball-classic&quot;&gt;World Baseball Classic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Goldschmidt, a veteran of 16 &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; seasons, has been impressed by the leadership Judge brings both on and off the field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-goldschmidt&quot;&gt;Goldschmidt&lt;/a&gt; and Judge are representing &lt;strong&gt;Team USA&lt;/strong&gt; in the upcoming WBC, and their strong rapport has been evident since Goldschmidt joined the Yankees in 2025. Despite a productive 2025 season, Goldschmidt’s focus is now on supporting Judge and the team on the international stage.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“[Judge is] so selfless,”&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Goldschmidt told Michelle Margaux of &lt;em&gt;Yankees Videos&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;em&gt;“He has no ego. He cares about the team more than himself. Whether it’s with the Yankees, now Team USA, probably every team he’s ever played for. He’s the best leader I’ve ever been around just because he wants to make everyone better.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Goldschmidt’s role with the Yankees&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Goldschmidt signed a one-year, $4 million deal &lt;/strong&gt;to remain with the Yankees this offseason. While his power numbers dropped slightly in 2025, the seven-time All-Star still finished with a .&lt;strong&gt;274 batting average, a .328 OBP, 134 hits, 10 home runs, and 45 RBIs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Judge’s historic 2025 campaign&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-judge&quot;&gt;Aaron Judge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;captured his third MVP award&lt;/strong&gt; last season, hitting .331 with a .457 OBP. He recorded 179 hits, 53 home runs, and 114 RBIs, leading the league in batting average. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Goldschmidt’s comments underscore Judge’s influence in the clubhouse &lt;/strong&gt;and on the field, highlighting why &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/team-usa&quot;&gt;Team USA&lt;/a&gt; is counting on him to guide the squad to a WBC title.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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NY Yankees' Goldschmidt makes bold statement on Judge as Team USA prepares for WBC

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/walker-buehler&quot;&gt;Walker Buehler&lt;/a&gt; will begin the 2026 season with the &lt;strong&gt;San Diego Padres&lt;/strong&gt; as his new team, and there had been concern about his health as a pitcher. Recently, however,&lt;strong&gt; he admitted that he no longer has elbow problems&lt;/strong&gt; after trying several different treatments.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I’ve tried every treatment, supplement, and vitamin you can… &lt;strong&gt;something got rid of it and it hasn’t come back&lt;/strong&gt;… I don’t know exactly what did it that fixed it. I hope if it hurts again, we get lucky again,” &lt;/em&gt;Buehler told reporters in a video shared by Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan SD.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last season, &lt;strong&gt;Buehler finished the year with a 4.93 ERA,&lt;/strong&gt; which was quite disappointing across 26 games for him. Most of those appearances came with the Red Sox before he moved to Philadelphia, where he pitched in just three games and posted a 3–0 record with a 0.66 ERA.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Buehler looks solid so far&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In his spring training debut with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-diego-padres&quot;&gt;Padres&lt;/a&gt;, Buehler threw three innings, allowing two hits and two runs while striking out four. Those are solid numbers that could&lt;strong&gt; raise hope among San Diego fans heading into the 2026 season,&lt;/strong&gt; as they hope the team can return to the postseason and make a deeper run.&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;Walker Buehler says his elbow stopped hurting about 4 weeks ago. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&quot;I&apos;ve tried every treatment, supplement, and vitamin you can…something got rid of it and it hasn&apos;t come back…I don&apos;t know exactly what did it that fixed it. I hope if it hurts again, we get lucky again.&quot; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/lte6SoBhgS&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/lte6SoBhgS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Sammy Levitt (@SammyLev) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/SammyLev/status/2029677681319760101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;March 5, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;  



&lt;p&gt;Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla recently spoke candidly about Buehler: &lt;em&gt;“He’s been good. &lt;strong&gt;He’s been throwing the ball well, just tweaking a few of his movements&lt;/strong&gt;… right now he’s engaged in a movement we’re trying to acquire. I’m expecting him to get it done.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Regarding his arrival with the Padres, Buehler said in mid-February: &lt;em&gt;“It’s nice to finally be on a team that tries to win by playing hard / working together. &lt;strong&gt;Not just overpaying everyone&lt;/strong&gt; because our ownership group is an investment firm managing $350 billion in assets.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Walker Buehler gives Padres fans encouraging update on his elbow

Walker Buehler gives Padres fans encouraging update on his elbow - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/team-usa&quot;&gt;Team USA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is one of the favorites in the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Baseball Classic&lt;/strong&gt;, but it won’t be playing in the pool-stage game that currently carries the highest ticket price, with an average of $337. That game is &lt;strong&gt;the matchup between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Dominican Republic–Venezuela &lt;strong&gt;game in Miami March 11 is the most expensive WBC pool game&lt;/strong&gt;, per TickPick, with an average purchase price of $337&lt;/em&gt;,” Bob Nightengale wrote on X about the most expensive games during the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-baseball-classic&quot;&gt;WBC&lt;/a&gt; pool stage.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Venezuela and the Dominican Republic can also be considered favorites, &lt;strong&gt;but Miami is packed with fans from both teams,&lt;/strong&gt; and that likely influenced ticket prices for the Caribbean showdown in what will be the final game of Pool D.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Team USA also has expensive tickets during the pool stage&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s not just Venezuela vs. the Dominican Republic with highly expensive ticket prices, especially in the Miami area, where the average weekly salary is $1,096 according to ZipRecruiter. Fans who want to see&lt;strong&gt; Team USA face Mexico will have to pay an average of $245 per ticket&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/06062214/ernie-clement-with-team-usa-teammates-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Ernie Clement&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-592467&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ernie Clement talks to teammates during a workout.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Team USA will compete in Pool B, where they are not the only favorites. In addition to Mexico, Italy could be considered a relatively strong team&lt;strong&gt; after winning two of three friendly games ahead of the World Baseball Classic&lt;/strong&gt;, beating the Netherlands 5–4 and the Cubs 9–4, while losing to the Angels 3–4.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Another game that will be expensive for Team USA fans to attend is the matchup against Great Britain&lt;strong&gt;, what some call the “cousins game.”&lt;/strong&gt; According to Nightengale’s information,&lt;strong&gt; the average price is $100 per ticket.&lt;/strong&gt; That game will be played March 7 at Daikin Park, where all Pool B games will take place.&lt;/p&gt;

Not Team USA: The priciest 2026 World Baseball Classic pool game is averaging $337 per ticket

Not Team USA: The priciest 2026 World Baseball Classic pool game is averaging $337 per ticket - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Geraldo Perdomo&lt;/strong&gt; did not stay quiet about the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-astros&quot;&gt;Houston Astros&lt;/a&gt;’ report regarding what he believes is &lt;strong&gt;Jeremy Peña&lt;/strong&gt;’s supposed finger injury. Without hesitation, he suggested the situation &lt;strong&gt;may be a team maneuver &lt;/strong&gt;designed to keep Peña from playing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Where did all that come from? Houston’s wilding right now. &lt;strong&gt;In reality, he’s good! They [Astros] probably just don’t want him playing&lt;/strong&gt;. But he’ll be back here soon, and when he returns, he’s going to make a real impact for the team,”&lt;/em&gt; Perdomo told Master Flip (@masterflip_) and other reporters.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It is worth noting that Peña and Perdomo were nearly set to play in what would have been the&lt;strong&gt; Dominican Republic’s first WBC game on March 6 in Pool D against Nicaragua&lt;/strong&gt;, a matchup that on paper could be a relatively manageable one for them against the group’s underdog.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Perdomo says he’s ready to cover shortstop&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Perdomo, who last season posted &lt;strong&gt;a .290 batting average with 173 hits, 20 home runs and 100 RBIs&lt;/strong&gt;, said he is more than ready to fill the shortstop role Peña left open while his situation with the Astros is sorted out. Both players had strong &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; seasons in 2025.&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;4470&quot; height=&quot;2980&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/06054729/jeremy-pena-trying-to-take-out-geraldo-perdomo-4470x2980.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-592461&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Geraldo Perdomo steals second as Jeremy Pena applies a tag in the eighth inning. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I feel great. I’m here to do my job, I’m having a blast doing it, and I’m not stressing about carrying the load at short. &lt;strong&gt;We had solid communication about who was going to play, him (Peña) or me, &lt;/strong&gt;but the only goal was getting the job done, no matter who was out there,” &lt;/em&gt;Master Flip translated from Perdomo’s comments in Spanish.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Without Peña, the Dominican Republic&lt;strong&gt; would be losing a player who posted a .304 batting average&lt;/strong&gt; with the Astros in 2025, along with 17 home runs, 150 hits and 62 RBIs during his fourth season with the team. He also received an MVP nomination.&lt;/p&gt;

Geraldo Perdomo takes aim at Astros over Jeremy Peña injury report

Geraldo Perdomo takes aim at Astros over Jeremy Peña injury report - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-giants&quot;&gt;San Francisco Giants&lt;/a&gt; will have more than enough representation in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Among them will be&lt;strong&gt; Harrison Bader playing for Israel,&lt;/strong&gt; while&lt;strong&gt; Logan Webb &lt;/strong&gt;will be the only one representing Team USA during the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Seven players in total are involved, including the two mentioned above. &lt;strong&gt;Luis Arraez and Jose Buttó &lt;/strong&gt;are also set to play for Venezuela in Pool D, where Bader and Israel will compete as well. They will face the &lt;strong&gt;Dominican Republic, the Netherlands and Nicaragua,&lt;/strong&gt; with those games scheduled to be played in Miami.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The other three Giants players participating in the WBC are &lt;strong&gt;Heliot Ramos&lt;/strong&gt; with Puerto Rico, &lt;strong&gt;Tristan Beck &lt;/strong&gt;with Great Britain, who will face Logan Webb’s Team USA, &lt;strong&gt;and finally Jung Hoo Lee with South Korea in Pool C&lt;/strong&gt;, whose games will be played in Tokyo.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Another former Giant in the World Baseball Classic&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to players from the Giants’ active &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; roster, &lt;strong&gt;Dusty Baker will also be involved in the WBC as a manager&lt;/strong&gt;. He will lead Team Nicaragua during the tournament. The games will be played in Miami, but &lt;strong&gt;another former Giant reportedly convinced him&lt;/strong&gt; to accept the job with the national team.&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;es&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;¡Harrison Bader con el Cafecito! &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/Cafejr40?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@Cafejr40&lt;/a&gt; conversó con el CF de Israel y ahora de los Gigantes de San Francisco. ¡Ambos fueron compañeros de equipo en los Cardenales de San Luis! &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElExtrabase?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#ElExtrabase&lt;/a&gt;⚾️🇮🇱 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/MdoTcn1EMV&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/MdoTcn1EMV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— El Extrabase ⚾️ (@ElExtrabase) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ElExtrabase/status/2029672140492959913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;March 5, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;The person&lt;strong&gt; who encouraged Baker to take the role was Marvin Benard,&lt;/strong&gt; who also served as the manager of Nicaragua’s national baseball team during the 2024 Caribbean Series. He will be alongside Baker in the 2026 WBC as part of the staff helping the manager, along with&lt;strong&gt; Gary Pettis, Jacque Jones, Randall Simon and Dan Firova&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;It is also worth noting that most Giants players will not participate in the entire tournament. Pitchers &lt;strong&gt;are expected to be limited to 65 pitches per game,&lt;/strong&gt; meaning Logan Webb will not see as heavy a workload as usual. The same restriction will likely apply to Jose Buttó while pitching for Venezuela.&lt;/p&gt;

San Francisco Giants sending Harrison Bader and six teammates to the 2026 World Baseball Classic

San Francisco Giants sending Harrison Bader and six teammates to the 2026 World Baseball Classic - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;A little less than 100 days remain before the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; begins, and the excitement surrounding the tournament is already growing. Conversations about the competition are becoming more frequent, and it is always interesting to hear stars share their views. This time, it was LAFC star &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/son-heung-min&quot;&gt;Son Heung-Min&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; of South Korea, who chose his favorite player in the history of the tournament, and surprisingly, it was not his current MLS rival, &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the event in North America drawing closer, FIFA’s official social media accounts released a video this week showing players from different national teams selecting their favorite legend in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup&quot;&gt;World Cup&lt;/a&gt; history.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Among them was Son Heung-Min, who did not hesitate in his answer: &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Cristiano Ronaldo.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Unlike many of the other players interviewed, the LAFC star did not choose an icon from his own country, instead basing his selection on personal preference and his admiration for the Portuguese forward’s qualities.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This is not the first time Son has highlighted Ronaldo above any other player. In fact, a few months ago, he also mentioned the Portuguese star as an inspiration. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo has always been my biggest idol &lt;/strong&gt;and I have grown up watching him when he was playing for Manchester United alongside Park Ji Sun. I still watch him play and he is still my idol,”&lt;/em&gt; Son said.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;The choices of other players&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Other players gave a variety of answers. South Korea star Lee Jae-sung chose a legend from his own country, Park Ji Sung. Others did the same, including Brazil’s Estevao, who picked Ronaldo Nazario, Colombia’s Luis Diaz, who highlighted Radamel Falcao Garcia, and Japan’s Takefusa Kubo, who named Yuto Nagatomo.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo above Messi in the World Cups?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The debate appears balanced at first glance, considering the names involved. However, there is already a significant difference that likely places each player in his own position. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Messi&lt;/a&gt; is a World Cup champion and a two-time finalist&lt;/strong&gt;, while &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo reached the semifinals in 2006 but lost and later lost the match for third place.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;’s favor, he is among the &lt;strong&gt;players who have appeared in the most editions of the FIFA tournament in history&lt;/strong&gt;. So far, he has played in five, starting with Germany 2006, and he is tied with players such as Lionel Messi, Lothar Matthaus, Gianluigi Buffon, and Andres Guardado. In fact, this year he could break that record and become the first player to appear in six World Cups, something &lt;strong&gt;Messi could also achieve&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Still, this comparison does not analyze the full context. &lt;strong&gt;On one side there are Argentina, probably the second or third best national team in history behind Brazil&lt;/strong&gt;, and on the other side, there are Portugal, a national team that has grown since the arrival of Ronaldo but has not yet reached the same historical level. He has played 22 matches at the World Cup, fifth on the all-time list, &lt;strong&gt;recording 8 goals and 2 assists&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Not Lionel Messi: Son Heung-Min chooses his favorite World Cup legend of all time

Donald Trump brings up Cristiano Ronaldo as Lionel Messi, Inter Miami visit the White House after 2025 MLS Cup win

Lionel Messi could gain new teammate as Inter Miami reportedly track a young Argentine prospect

Not Lionel Messi: Son Heung-Min chooses his favorite World Cup legend of all time - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; visited &lt;strong&gt;President Donald Trump&lt;/strong&gt; at the &lt;strong&gt;White House&lt;/strong&gt; on Thursday, participating in the traditional championship ceremony following their &lt;strong&gt;2025 MLS Cup&lt;/strong&gt; victory. During the event, Trump was quick to emphasize the unique impact the Argentine icon has had on the league compared to other global stars.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since the early days of the league, and most notably with David Beckham’s arrival at the LA Galaxy in 2007 and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stint in 2018, the MLS has frequently attracted international legends. However, the President noted that Messi’s ability to deliver immediate championship success sets him apart from many of his predecessors.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;We’ve had a lot of great players come here, but they didn’t win. &lt;strong&gt;This man won. He came in and he won&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Trump told Messi during the press conference. &lt;em&gt;“Leo, you came in and you won—something that is very hard and very unusual”.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;That’s why it’s a great pleasure. To be honest, there was more pressure put on you than anyone I know. &lt;strong&gt;You came in as the best in the world, they paid a fortune, and with all that pressure, you won.&lt;/strong&gt; It’s impressive, so congratulations,”&lt;/em&gt; Trump added.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/05181128/messi-trump-white-house-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-592362&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since joining the club in 2023, Messi has transformed the Herons into a dominant force. Under his leadership, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; captured their first trophy with the &lt;strong&gt;Leagues Cup in 2023&lt;/strong&gt;, followed by the &lt;strong&gt;Supporters’ Shield&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;2024&lt;/strong&gt;, and culminated in their historic MLS Cup title last December.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Messi’s record-breaking 2025 campaign&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In addition to bringing silverware to South Florida, Messi continued to rewrite the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls&quot;&gt;MLS&lt;/a&gt; record books throughout the 2025 season. In February, he became &lt;strong&gt;the fastest player in league history&lt;/strong&gt; to reach 40 career goal contributions.  By March, he set another milestone as &lt;strong&gt;the first player to record a multi-goal streak&lt;/strong&gt; of more than four consecutive matches, netting 10 goals during that span.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The records continued to fall in October, when Messi became the &lt;strong&gt;first player to produce nine multi-goal games&lt;/strong&gt; in a single regular season. His historic performances earned him the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award for the second consecutive year, making him &lt;strong&gt;the first player in league history to win the honor in back-to-back seasons.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

President Donald Trump Honors Inter Miami and Lionel Messi at White House for 2025 MLS Cup Title

Donald Trump points out the difference between Lionel Messi and other stars who played in the US during Inter Miami’s White House visit

Donald Trump points out the difference between Lionel Messi and other stars who played in the US during Inter Miami’s White House visit - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;2026 Finalissima&lt;/strong&gt; between &lt;strong&gt;Argentina&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Spain&lt;/strong&gt;, featuring the highly anticipated first meeting between &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Lamine Yamal&lt;/strong&gt;, currently remains in a state of logistical uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite the background noise, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-reportedly-makes-a-decision-on-2026-finalissima-between-messis-argentina-and-yamals-spain&quot;&gt;UEFA recently broke its silence&lt;/a&gt;, indicating it have no immediate plans to postpone the March 27 date or relocate from Qatar.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While both squads continue their preparations for the marquee clash, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt; have suffered a significant setback. &lt;strong&gt;Paulo Dybala&lt;/strong&gt; has once again been forced to the sidelines after a recurring knee issue flared up during training with AS Roma on Thursday.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Reports out of Italy indicate that the attacking midfielder, who was slated to return to action this weekend, had to cut his training session short just minutes after arriving due to &lt;strong&gt;persistent inflammation in his left knee&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Roma have yet to release an official medical report, the setback is a major blow for &lt;em&gt;La Joya&lt;/em&gt;, who has not seen competitive action since &lt;strong&gt;January 25&lt;/strong&gt;. Although he made the bench for a recent 3-3 draw against Juventus, his absence from the pitch has now stretched past the five-week mark.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Finalissima and World Cup hopes fading for Dybala&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The recurring nature of these injuries has complicated Dybala’s standing within Lionel Scaloni’s squad. A hero of the &lt;strong&gt;2022 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; final—where he famously converted a clinical penalty against France in the penalty shoot-out—Dybala has struggled to maintain fitness, &lt;strong&gt;missing out on the 2024 Copa America triumph&lt;/strong&gt; as a result.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While Scaloni briefly reintegrated him for the World Cup Qualifiers late last year, where he scored against Chile, a mid-November hamstring tear derailed his momentum once again. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With 2026 starting under a cloud of knee pain and surgical rumors, Dybala’s chances of featuring in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/finalissima&quot;&gt;Finalissima&lt;/a&gt; or making the final roster for the 2026 World Cup appear increasingly slim as internal competition from younger talents like &lt;strong&gt;Nico Paz&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Franco Mastantuono&lt;/strong&gt; continues to grow.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were crowned champions of the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;MLS &lt;/strong&gt;Cup after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final. Now they receive recognition from the President of the United States, &lt;strong&gt;Donald Trump&lt;/strong&gt;, as they visit the White House with Lionel Messi as the central figure, though Trump also mentioned &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt; during the ceremony.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Trump made a separate entrance to the ceremony, though the big surprise was that &lt;strong&gt;he did so alongside Messi&lt;/strong&gt;. He then delivered congratulatory remarks, where he also recalled a pleasant visit from Cristiano Ronaldo. There was no comparison made, rather praise for the Portugal star and the captain of Inter Miami.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I just wanted to say what no American president has ever had the chance to say before, welcome to the White House, Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi is… my son said, Dad, you know who’s gonna be there today? I said, no, I got a lot of things going on. He said, Messi. I said, really? He’s a big fan. He’s a big fan of yours. He’s just a great person, Messi. I think after meeting you a little while. So he’s a big soccer fan, &lt;strong&gt;but he’s a tremendous fan of yours and a gentleman named Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;We have Cristiano, who’s a great and you are great boys, some big champions, some great, great athletes in this sport&lt;/strong&gt; and people that really love what they’re doing and they’re doing it well. And it’s an honor for us and everybody at the White House to be honoring you today.” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;592311&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/05173938/messi-trump-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Lionel Messi of Inter Miami shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-592311&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi of Inter Miami shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Trump’s question about who is better&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Messi&lt;/a&gt;’s &lt;strong&gt;visit to the White House was the first&lt;/strong&gt; after he did not attend the previously scheduled 2025 Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony organized by former President Joe Biden. According to The Athletic, his absence was due to a tight schedule, but the visit has now taken place and Trump praised him for winning the MLS, even bringing up a comparison.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“This guy Lionel Messi came here, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls&quot;&gt;MLS&lt;/a&gt;, and he won. Many great players come here, they play okay, but they do not win. But Leo, &lt;strong&gt;you came in and you won&lt;/strong&gt;. And you have a lot more pressure than the rest as well, you came in with all that pressure and you won,”&lt;/em&gt; Trump said. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Who’s better? Him or Pele?&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt; Trump later added that he saw Pele play and described it as something fantastic.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How was Cristiano Ronaldo’s visit to the White House?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On &lt;strong&gt;November 18, 2025, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt; visited the White House&lt;/strong&gt; while President Donald Trump hosted an elegant dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Portuguese star sat near the front of the East Room, not far from where the president and the crown prince delivered speeches to dignitaries from both nations, along with major business leaders such as Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla founder Elon Musk. In his remarks, Trump &lt;strong&gt;highlighted Cristiano’s presence and said he introduced him to his teenage son&lt;/strong&gt;. As he also mentioned with Messi, it appears he is a big fan of the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;After a difficult start to the 2026 MLS campaign—a 3-0 defeat at the hands of LAFC—&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; responded in signature fashion. The Argentine icon led &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; to their first victory of the season on Matchday 2, netting a brace that included a &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-lionel-messi-scores-his-first-official-goal-of-2026-to-equalize-for-inter-miami-vs-orlando-city&quot;&gt;fantastic free kick&lt;/a&gt; to secure the win over Orlando City.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Looking to maintain that momentum, renowned transfer journalist Cesar Luis Merlo reports that the franchise is showing significant interest in &lt;strong&gt;Matias Acevedo&lt;/strong&gt;, a highly touted 18-year-old prospect currently developing in Racing Club’s reserve ranks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Herons are no strangers to negotiating with the Avellaneda-based club, having secured &lt;strong&gt;Baltasar Rodriguez&lt;/strong&gt; on loan last season. After failing to reach an agreement on a permanent deal for Rodriguez this winter, the Miami front office appears to have shifted their focus toward Acevedo as a long-term offensive option.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the MLS primary transfer window does not close until &lt;strong&gt;March 26&lt;/strong&gt;, reports suggest the Florida club is currently weighing two options: launching an immediate bid this month or waiting until the secondary window opens on &lt;strong&gt;July 13&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Acevedo made his professional debut for Racing’s first team in late 2024 but has primarily featured for the reserves, where his standout performances caught the eye of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; scouts.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Inter Miami still able to make more moves&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Despite the significant activity already seen this winter, Inter Miami co-owner &lt;strong&gt;Jorge Mas &lt;/strong&gt;indicated that the club’s front office remains open to further additions. While &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/inter-miami-co-owner-reveals-if-lionel-messi-will-have-new-signings-after-tough-mls-season-opener-loss&quot;&gt;Mas previously noted that he does not “anticipate more signings”&lt;/a&gt; after securing six of his seven primary targets, he clarified that “&lt;strong&gt;some things are still being considered&lt;/strong&gt;” as the primary window enters its final weeks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Herons further signaled their intent to remain active by acquiring an &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/inter-miami-announce-useful-move-to-help-lionel-messi-repeat-mls-title-in-2026&quot;&gt;international roster slot&lt;/a&gt; from the &lt;strong&gt;New England Revolution&lt;/strong&gt;. The move provides the necessary roster compliance for the club to pursue one final addition—perhaps the young Argentine prospect—before the March 26 deadline.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Vincent Trocheck is one of the top players available as the NHL trade deadline approaches, but the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are making it clear they are not under pressure to move the veteran.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Multiple teams have reportedly checked in on Trocheck’s status, with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup&quot;&gt;Stanley Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; contenders monitoring whether the Rangers ultimately decide to keep getting draft capital before the deadline. They already took the first step sending Sam Carrick to Buffalo.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared an important update on the situation, noting that the Rangers are comfortable standing pat if the right deal does not materialize. &lt;em&gt;“New York Rangers have indicated they are prepared to keep Vincent Trocheck if they don’t get what they feel they need. Told teams, they are not trading him just for the sake of making a trade. Deadlines spur action. We will see what the day brings.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Did the NY Rangers trade Vincent Trocheck?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No. The NY Rangers didn’t trade Vincent Trocheck as they wait for the right offer to move their star player. The Minnesota Wild made a proposal, but, it wasn’t enough.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;Several reports have confirmed that the sentiment across the NHL is that the Rangers are asking for a very high price for Trocheck, and that could complicate negotiations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;General manager Chris Drury has mentioned that they are not in a rush to move Trocheck, but this has simply been seen as a negotiation strategy. Although the player is under contract, the reality is that this is the right moment to obtain a big return since New York won’t make the playoffs.&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-rangers&quot;&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; continue to maneuver ahead of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, making a move that adds flexibility to their prospect pool while parting with a roster forward.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Forward &lt;strong&gt;Sam Carrick&lt;/strong&gt; has been traded to the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-sabres}&quot;&gt;Buffalo Sabres&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in exchange for two draft picks: Buffalo’s own third-round pick and Chicago’s sixth-round pick in the 2026 draft. The trade was announced Friday by Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury, according to &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-acquire-third-round-and-sixth-round-draft-picks-in-exchange-for-sam-carrick&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NHL.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this trade, the &lt;strong&gt;Rangers now hold 11 selections in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, including one first-round pick,&lt;/strong&gt; one conditional first-round pick, one second-round pick, three third-round picks, one conditional third-round pick, one fifth-round pick, two sixth-round picks, and one seventh-round pick.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;additional picks provide New York with flexibility &lt;/strong&gt;to either select high-upside prospects or use them in potential future trades to improve the roster further. &lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Carrick heads to Buffalo&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sam Carrick’s experience and versatility will be an asset to the Sabres&lt;/strong&gt;, who are looking to strengthen their roster as they aim for a playoff push. Meanwhile, the Rangers’ focus remains on accumulating draft capital and developing prospects who can make an impact in the near future.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;This move highlights the Rangers’ strategy of balancing current roster needs with long-term planning, a hallmark of Drury’s tenure as GM. The upcoming draft will provide further opportunities to shape the future of the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;




        

        

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&lt;p&gt;The Carolina Hurricanes have been linked to Vincent Trocheck as the NHL trade deadline approaches, with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; signaling that they could be active in roster moves. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Rangers already traded Sam Carrick to the Buffalo Sabres, highlighting their willingness to make changes as they look to retool their lineup. With Trocheck on the market, the Canes have emerged as one of the potential destinations for the veteran.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, according a to a report from Frank Seravalli, the price asked by New York could be the problem for Carolina or any &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup&quot;&gt;Stanley Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; contender.  &lt;em&gt;“Hurricanes continue to monitor the Vincent Trocheck situation; the hangup there is that Carolina doesn’t appear to be willing to pay the Rangers’ price.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;NY Rangers trade Sam Carrick to the Sabres before Vincent Trocheck&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The New York Rangers have completed a trade with the Buffalo Sabres, acquiring two draft picks in exchange for forward Sam Carrick. The picks include Buffalo’s third-round selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and Chicago’s sixth-round pick in the same draft.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;This move adds additional draft assets to New York’s already substantial collection, giving the Rangers more flexibility as they prepare for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The trade reflects the team’s ongoing strategy to build depth and maintain flexibility for future roster decisions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this latest acquisition, the Rangers now hold a total of 11 picks in the 2026 draft. Their selections include one first-round pick, one conditional first-round pick, one second-round pick, three third-round picks, one conditional third-round pick, one fifth-round pick, two sixth-round picks, and one seventh-round pick, strengthening their position in shaping the team for years to come.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks&quot;&gt;Anaheim Ducks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; made a notable move ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring veteran defenseman &lt;strong&gt;John Carlson&lt;/strong&gt; from the &lt;strong&gt;Washington Capitals&lt;/strong&gt;. The deal reflects Anaheim’s determination to strengthen its roster as the team pushes toward the postseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Carlson arrives with an impressive résumé that includes a &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Cup championship&lt;/strong&gt; and more than a decade of experience in the league. The 36-year-old defenseman has continued to produce this season, recording 46 points while playing a major role on &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals&quot;&gt;Washington&lt;/a&gt;’s blue line.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ducks general manager &lt;strong&gt;Pat Verbeek&lt;/strong&gt; expressed confidence in the impact Carlson can bring to the team during the final stretch of the season. &lt;em&gt;“John Carlson brings leadership, character, a high hockey IQ and a presence to our lineup,” Verbeek said. &lt;/em&gt;according to &lt;em&gt;NHL.com&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;em&gt; “&lt;strong&gt;We are very excited to add a Stanley Cup winner to complement our group&lt;/strong&gt; and make a big push down the stretch.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Trade details and contract situation&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the trade, Anaheim sent a &lt;strong&gt;conditional first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft&lt;/strong&gt; and a &lt;strong&gt;third-round pick in the 2027 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; Draft&lt;/strong&gt; to Washington. If the Ducks fail to qualify for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they will keep the 2026 pick and instead send their first-round selection in the 2027 draft.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Carlson is currently in the final season of the eight-year, &lt;strong&gt;$64 million contract&lt;/strong&gt; he signed with the Capitals in 2018. If a new deal is not reached before the offseason, the veteran defenseman could become an &lt;strong&gt;unrestricted free agent&lt;/strong&gt; after the season.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Carlson’s legacy in Washington&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Selected by Washington in the first round of the &lt;strong&gt;2008 NHL Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, Carlson became one of the most accomplished defensemen in franchise history. He holds team records among defensemen in goals, assists, points, power-play points and games played.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;He also played a key role in the &lt;strong&gt;Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup championship&lt;/strong&gt;, posting 20 points during that playoff run. Now, the Ducks hope his experience and leadership can help guide the team as it attempts to return to the postseason for the first time since the 2017–18 season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;The Montreal Canadiens could have a renewed opportunity to make a trade with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for Vincent Trocheck as the NHL deadline approaches, following a recent update regarding the Minnesota Wild.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report from Elliotte Friedman, the Wild are pausing their efforts for Trocheck. &lt;em&gt;“The Wild, for the time being at least, who have largely been seen as the favorite to get Vincent Trocheck, they’ve stepped back in these talks.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Canadiens have already checked in with the Rangers about a potential trade. While a deal is far from guaranteed, the latest developments regarding the Wild create a window of hope for Montreal to secure a player capable of bolstering their &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup&quot;&gt;Stanley Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; aspirations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Vincent Trocheck’s trade suitors&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Vincent Trocheck continues to attract significant interest as the NHL trade deadline approaches, with multiple teams looming as potential suitors to land the veteran.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;The Minnesota Wild were the most aggressive with a formal offer to the Rangers, though it was reportedly not accepted due to New York’s high asking price. Other teams linked to Trocheck include the Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes and the Detroit Red Wings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The NHL trade deadline is set for this Friday at 3 p.m. ET. So, the pressure on the New York Rangers to make a move on Vincent Trocheck could increase. General manager Chris Drury is struggling to find the desired compensation.&lt;/p&gt;


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