&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; endured a season to forget, something that had not happened in a long time after building an &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;dynasty defined by sustained dominance. One of the central pillars of that run has been &lt;strong&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/strong&gt;, whose future with the franchise suddenly feels uncertain. Although this past season may have been his final one in Kansas City, Kelce is not making any definitive decisions yet and is currently focused on rest and recovery during the offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kelce addressed his mindset while speaking with his older brother, retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, on the January 7 episode of their New Heights podcast. The veteran tight end made it clear that his priority right now is stepping away from the grind. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Every season ends for me, I just put my feet up and I be a human, because I’ve been putting my body through the wringer for the love of it,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Travis said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also reflected on the physical toll that comes with playing deep into the season year after year. &lt;em&gt;“I do enjoy playing football and the physical aspect of it,”&lt;/em&gt; Kelce explained. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;There’s something about feeling the wear and tear of the football season&lt;/strong&gt;, just getting ready for a game knowing your body’s beat down. It makes you feel like an animal just trying to survive out there.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While retirement rumors continue to circulate, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce&quot;&gt;Kelce&lt;/a&gt; revealed that the Chiefs are fully aware of his current stance. He acknowledged that there is still something pulling him toward the game, even as he evaluates what comes next. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I’ll be trying to figure out what I’m gonna do next in terms of my future in football&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Kelce said. &lt;em&gt;“I’ve talked to people in the facility already during exit meetings, they know where I stand right now. There’s still a lot of love for the game, and I don’t think I’ll ever lose that.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;A decision still not made&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For Kelce, the decision remains open, and his physical condition will ultimately play a major role. He emphasized that giving his body time to heal will determine whether another season is realistic. &lt;em&gt;“If my body can heal up and rest up and I can feel confident that I can give another 18 to 21-week run, I would do it in a heartbeat,”&lt;/em&gt; he said. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Right now, it’s about finding that answer and seeing how my body feels once everything settles down&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs selected Kelce in the third round of the 2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; Draft, a move that reshaped the franchise for more than a decade. During the 2025–26 season, the three-time Super Bowl champion &lt;strong&gt;finished with 76 receptions for 851 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 11.2 yards per catch across 17 games&lt;/strong&gt; as a key target alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although Kelce remains among the league’s most respected tight ends, his production has declined compared to earlier peaks. In 2022, he delivered one of the best seasons of his career, recording &lt;strong&gt;110 receptions, 1,338 yards, 12 touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;, and helping the Chiefs capture another Super Bowl title. Even so, his legacy is unquestionable, highlighted by three Super Bowl championships, ten Pro Bowl selections, four First Team All-Pro honors, and a lasting impact on the modern NFL tight end position.&lt;/p&gt;

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miniaturas

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caleb-williams&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Caleb Williams&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will play in his first NFL playoffs in 2026. The challenge is significant, which is why the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are preparing to make a &lt;strong&gt;major adjustment to his offense&lt;/strong&gt; for the Wild Card game against the &lt;strong&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For the 2025 NFL season, the Bears hired &lt;strong&gt;Ben Johnson&lt;/strong&gt;, widely regarded as one of the &lt;strong&gt;brightest offensive minds in football&lt;/strong&gt;. His creative and &lt;strong&gt;unexpected play designs&lt;/strong&gt; have often left defenses guessing, but it appears he plans to &lt;strong&gt;keep those exotic concepts on hold&lt;/strong&gt; for the postseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator told reporters that his &lt;strong&gt;focus will be on executing a productive and efficient game&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;plan &lt;/strong&gt;against the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Packers&lt;/a&gt;. Johnson emphasized that his priority is winning the game, not showcasing flashy or unconventional plays.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I’m rooted in the fundamentals, particularly in games like this,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Johnson told reporters on Thursday. &lt;em&gt;“It’s about blocking, it’s about tackling, it’s about catching the ball, it’s about&lt;strong&gt; ball security&lt;/strong&gt;. Things of that nature come to the forefront. I’m more concerned about playing sound football, putting our guys in the right spot. We’ve got a lot of talented players and you just want them to play fast, play confident, and put them in good spots. That’s what we’re concerned about as a coaching staff.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ben Johnson wants Caleb Williams to feel comfortable&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Caleb Williams&lt;/strong&gt; entered the NFL in 2024 as the first overall pick, and with that status comes &lt;strong&gt;immense expectations&lt;/strong&gt;. Ben Johnson is fully aware of the &lt;strong&gt;pressure&lt;/strong&gt; Williams could face in his first playoff appearance.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Chicago’s offense has thrived at times using Johnson’s trick plays, the head coach understands that &lt;strong&gt;simplicity and efficiency can help Williams avoid costly mistakes&lt;/strong&gt;. A streamlined approach could allow the quarterback to play faster and more confidently in a high-stakes NFC North matchup against Green Bay.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;That said, leaving the exotic plays out of the game plan could also be &lt;strong&gt;strategic misdirection&lt;/strong&gt;. By &lt;strong&gt;lowering the Packers’ expectations&lt;/strong&gt;, Johnson may still have a surprise or two ready if the situation demands it.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Are the Bears favorites to defeat the Packers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yes, the Chicago Bears enter the 2026 Wild Card round as &lt;strong&gt;favorites against the Packers&lt;/strong&gt;. They captured the NFC North title for the first time since 2018 in Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Chicago split the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;regular-season series 1-1 against Green Bay&lt;/strong&gt;. However, with &lt;strong&gt;home-field advantage&lt;/strong&gt; in the Wild Card round and the Packers dealing with multiple injuries, the Bears appear to have the edge heading into this playoff showdown against their division rivals.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could lose one of their top prospects to join their coaching staff. In recent days, Kliff Kingsbury has emerged as a possible replacement for Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nevertheless, according to a report by Dianna Russini, the Ravens have requested an interview for their head coach position. &lt;em&gt;“Source: Former Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury has received head coaching interview requests from the Titans and Ravens.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kingsbury was fired by the Commanders even after doing a solid job developing Jayden Daniels, but Dan Quinn did not believe he was the long-term answer. Now, because of his qualities as an offensive designer, he could form an explosive duo with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamar-jackson&quot;&gt;Lamar Jackson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in Baltimore.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chiefs might need an offensive coordinator&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Multiple reports have indicated that it seems inevitable Matt Nagy will leave the Chiefs. His contract with the team has expired, and Nagy wants another chance as a head coach after his failure with the Chicago Bears.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;A QB whisperer for Patrick Mahomes&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs’ offense was one of the biggest problems during the 2025 season. Fans and experts have placed the blame on Nagy, although Reid is also involved in those decisions. Because of this, a change at offensive coordinator is very likely as the team looks to return to being Super Bowl contenders.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As the 2026 NFL free agency nears, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Indianapolis Colts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have made the &lt;strong&gt;final call on Daniel Jones&lt;/strong&gt;, whose contract is set to expire soon. Has the &lt;strong&gt;QB1 battle&lt;/strong&gt; against &lt;strong&gt;Anthony Richardson&lt;/strong&gt; come to an end?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/daniel-jones&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Daniel Jones&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; shocked everyone with an impressive debut season with the Colts in 2025. Unfortunately, he &lt;strong&gt;tore his Achilles during the year&lt;/strong&gt;, raising questions about his future in 2026, when he is &lt;strong&gt;scheduled to become a free agent&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the Colts believe Daniel Jones is the quarterback they need. On Thursday, &lt;strong&gt;general manager Chris Ballard said he envisions a future with Jones&lt;/strong&gt; as the team’s QB1 following his solid 2025 campaign. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I think Daniel Jones has a really bright future here in Indianapolis,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Ballard said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A message for Anthony Richardson&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Tuesday, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/colts-owner-offers-intriguing-insight-into-anthony-richardson-vs-daniel-jones-qb-battle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon shared an intriguing update on Anthony Richardson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. However, Ballard’s comments may have now clarified the future of the former first-round pick.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Irsay-Gordon was clear when she said the &lt;strong&gt;front office and coaching staff would make the final call on the Jones vs. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-richardson&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Richardson&lt;/a&gt; decision&lt;/strong&gt;. Now that the general manager has spoken, it will ultimately fall to head coach Shane Steichen to decide the future of the former No. 4 overall pick.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to rumors, the &lt;strong&gt;Colts attempted to trade Richardson during the 2025 season&lt;/strong&gt;. With Ballard now envisioning Jones as the team’s QB1 in 2026, it appears to be only a matter of time before the organization moves on from Richardson, although his &lt;strong&gt;trade market may be limited&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Daniel Jones’ situation could go both ways&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last offseason, the Colts acquired Daniel Jones to sit behind Anthony Richardson. Instead, he &lt;strong&gt;won the starting quarterback job and led the team to an 8–5 record&lt;/strong&gt; before his season ended due to the Achilles injury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Colts remain confident in the former Duke standout. Still, an &lt;strong&gt;Achilles injury is difficult to overcome&lt;/strong&gt;, and many fans are questioning whether Jones can return at the same—or an even higher—level than he showed during the 2025 season.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin’s future with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; continues to be one of the most important topics in the NFL. After the Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh, the big question is whether a loss against the Texans could bring the same consequences in Steel City. According to a report from Ian Rapoport, there’s a unique path for Tomlin to leave. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Mike Tomlin is not getting fired. It’s not going to happen. If in fact he decides to not be the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach next year, it’s not like he would say: ‘All right, I’m going to the Atlanta Falcons or pick a random team.’ It’s not going to work like that. I would imagine he would take a real break. Go work in TV. He would probably do TV for a little bit and then see if he wants to come back. No indication that’s coming right now, but, for me, that would be the only other option for Mike Tomlin and his future.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Steelers signed &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; before the 2025 season in an effort to become &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; contenders again, and they are currently four wins away from achieving that goal. However, an early exit in the playoffs could bring changes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Mike Tomlin leaving Steelers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin could leave the Pittsburgh Steelers to become a television analyst in 2026. According to another report by Jeremy Fowler, it would be a year off for the head coach to take a break and then possibly return.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Mike Tomlin’s future has been hotly debated of late. There is no firm evidence as of now that Tomlin would leave Pittsburgh after 19 seasons. He’s been fiercely loyal to Pittsburgh. But a source close to Tomlin believes stepping away is at least a possibility. Does he need a break? It’s a question that hasn’t quite gone away, though only Tomlin truly knows what he will do. The source believes Tomlin would be more intrigued by doing TV than returning to the coaching market, should he leave the Steelers. The source wonders what Tomlin has left to chase as an NFL coach.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Mike Tomlin?&lt;/h2&gt;


        


&lt;p&gt;The next chapter for Mike Tomlin could depend entirely on what happens in the game against the Texans. A victory would guarantee him full control over the decision regarding his future in Pittsburgh, but a loss would change everything.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That’s where the possibility comes into play that he could be fired, like Harbaugh, due to pressure, or that both sides could mutually part ways so he can pursue a television opportunity, as anticipated by Fowler.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“A separate source with ties to Tomlin is confident he will stay in Pittsburgh. Either way, Aaron Rodgers and Tomlin can attempt a spirited run in the playoffs, and TV opportunities would await Tomlin if he does want to entertain them. My understanding is that networks have had open invitations for Tomlin if he ever left coaching.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are actively searching for a key signing ahead of the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season, and while &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; remains the primary target, prolonged negotiations have forced the club to seriously explore alternative options. As talks continue without resolution, the front office is preparing a clear Plan B to avoid being left empty-handed.&lt;/p&gt;



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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



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

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NY Mets reportedly not frontrunners for Kyle Tucker in free agency

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

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; are looking to position themselves as clear contenders for the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season, even before Opening Day arrives. The front office is aggressively monitoring elite reinforcements such as &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt; and Cody Bellinger, though competition around the league is intensifying for both stars.&lt;/p&gt;



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt; have emerged as a key component in many bidding wars during this &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason. After trading with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-marlins&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Miami Marlins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to get &lt;strong&gt;Edward Cabrera&lt;/strong&gt;, now the Windy City team is linked to one of the best free agents available.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;the one free agent bat that they remain linked to: &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;.” Bregman is targeted by the Red Sox and Diamondbacks, among a few others. He is one of the most coveted and respected third bases in the MLB.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Apparently, the Cubs are still getting awed by Bregman and hence, they are still pushing or his services. It won’t be easy to land him, but&lt;strong&gt; it seems like &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/alex-bregmans-expected-response-to-latest-red-sox-offer-revealed&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the Red Sox know what Bregman will reply to their latest offer&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bregman must make the most of this deal&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As a high-profile free agent, Bregman has his market value at an all-time high. It helps the fact that he has an impressive resume, one of the best in all of baseball to be fair.&lt;strong&gt; He is also 31 years old, so this could very well be the last huge payday he gets in the MLB&lt;/strong&gt;, considering he is still in his prime, albeit in the latter parts.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Bregman is arguably a Hall of Famer already. Still, he wants to keep playing for a contender, all while getting massive dollars on top of it. Again, he deserves that. &lt;strong&gt;He is a three-time All-Star, a Silver Slugger, a Golden Glove and an MVP runner-up in 2019&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Red Sox are in a stalemate&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Red Sox are not an MLB contender, but they want to keep the third base. Now, that is a decision that Bergman will consider if the team gets the right offer. &lt;strong&gt;Will he stay at Boston, or will he would rather get into a better team?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One team that pushed for Bregman was Toronto. However, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/red-sox-have-one-less-competitor-for-alex-bregman-as-mlb-team-reportedly-pulls-out&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the Blue Jays are not in the mix any more for this reason&lt;/a&gt;. But still, this is a testament of how excellent teams are looking for his services. &lt;strong&gt;After trading with the Marlins for Cabrera, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cubs&lt;/a&gt; could look as a massively positive landing spot for Bregman.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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Cubs linked to top free agent after Edward Cabrera trade with Marlins - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt; are in need of top-tier pitching to shore up a defense that struggled badly last season,&lt;strong&gt; and Tarik Skubal was one of their targets. &lt;/strong&gt;That pursuit now appears to be completely off the table, as the cost &lt;strong&gt;would simply be too high&lt;/strong&gt; for the organization.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The report surfaced in a recent article by Jon Heyman of The New York Post. &lt;em&gt;“They [the Yankees] checked in on Tigers superstar Tarik Skubal but got the impression&lt;strong&gt; it would take ‘half the team,&lt;/strong&gt;’”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman wrote, adding, &lt;em&gt;“Can’t really blame Detroit.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It remains unclear where Skubal could ultimately land. The left-hander posted a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA last &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season, a performance that naturally sparked interest across the league, not just from the Yankees. Given how &lt;strong&gt;dominant&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;he has been with the Tigers&lt;/strong&gt;, it was inevitable that several big-market teams would at least explore the possibility.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What would a player like Skubal be worth?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Spotrac lists Skubal’s&lt;strong&gt; market value at $37.5 million per year, &lt;/strong&gt;which would translate to a minimum eight-year deal worth roughly &lt;strong&gt;$299.6 million. &lt;/strong&gt;That price tag would make him an expensive addition for any team, including the Yankees, but one who could immediately elevate any rotation.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;With Skubal now essentially out of the picture, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-switch-attention-to-two-players-with-tarik-skubal-trade-reportedly-unlikely&quot;&gt;another report indicates the Yankees have shifted their focus to two other pitchers&lt;/a&gt; who would be more affordable options. That approach would allow New York to add multiple new arms rather than committing all of its resources to a single pitcher for the next eight years.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;When Heyman referenced the Yankees having to give up “half the team,” he was largely pointing&lt;strong&gt; to the farm system. &lt;/strong&gt;New York has several highly regarded prospects, including George Lombard Jr., Carlos Lagrange, Elmer Rodriguez, Spencer Jones, and Bryce Cunningham.&lt;/p&gt;

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

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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



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

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&lt;p&gt;Although &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt; are still in the fight for first place in the &lt;strong&gt;Saudi Pro League&lt;/strong&gt;, their start to 2026 has been far from promising. Two consecutive losses have put them further behind their main rivals, and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; knows there’s room for improvement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following the defeat to Al Qadisiya, CR7 used his official X account to send a strong warning to the rest of his competitors: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“This fight isn’t over. We keep working and we will rise together!”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Today’s 2-1 home defeat marks &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt;’s second consecutive loss this year. They fell 3-2 to Al Ahli in their opening match, and they will need to bounce back quickly if they want to stay in contention at the top of the standings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The goal that wasn’t enough&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite Cristiano Ronaldo clinical finish from the spot &lt;strong&gt;to secure his 958th career goal&lt;/strong&gt;, Al Nassr failed to find a comeback in their latest outing. Ultimately, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-cristiano-ronaldo-scores-from-penalty-to-pull-al-nassr-back-against-al-qadisiya&quot;&gt;Ronaldo’s penalty goal wasn’t enough&lt;/a&gt; to spark a turnaround, as the club fell 1-2 to Al Qadisiya in a frustrating start to the 2026 campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/08150946/cristiano-ronaldo-8-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-558816&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al-Nassr FC.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Al Nassr?&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Al Nassr face a grueling schedule as they look to bounce back from their rocky start to 2026. Following today’s match, the club will travel for a &lt;strong&gt;massive showdown against league leaders Al Hilal on January 12&lt;/strong&gt;, followed by home fixtures against &lt;strong&gt;Al Shabab (Jan 17) and Al-Taawoun (Jan 26)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These upcoming games in the Saudi Pro League will be critical for Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates to regain momentum before they shift their focus to the AFC Champions League knockout stages in February.&lt;/p&gt;

Cristiano Ronaldo issues strong warning to Al Nassr rivals after starting 2026 with two losses

Cristiano Ronaldo issues strong warning to Al Nassr rivals after starting 2026 with two losses - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;In a match where &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt; have struggled to find their footing at home, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; once again made his mark on the scoresheet. This time, with just minutes remaining, he scored a penalty to make it 1-2 against &lt;strong&gt;Al-Qadisiya&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this goal, the Portuguese forward continues to boost his professional stats: he has reached 13 goals so far this season, &lt;strong&gt;tying his compatriot Joao Felix at the top of the Saudi Pro League’s scoring chart.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The defeat at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh pushes &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt; further from first place, even though they had the chance to close in on current leaders Al Hilal. After 13 matches played so far, &lt;strong&gt;the gap between the two teams stands at four points.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The good news for Ronaldo and his teammates is that next Monday, January 12, &lt;strong&gt;they will face the league leaders&lt;/strong&gt;, in what promises to be one of the most exciting matches of the week.&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;That was Ronaldo’s 1st goal in 2026.&lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/trecddywkZ&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/trecddywkZ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/TheNassrZone/status/2009343120266448899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 8, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;On the hunt for the record&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo’s relentless pursuit of history reached another milestone today as he notched his 958th career goal, further narrowing the gap in &lt;strong&gt;his quest to become the first player to reach the 1,000-goal mark. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;With this latest strike, &lt;strong&gt;the legendary forward has remarkably found the back of the net for the 25th consecutive calendar year&lt;/strong&gt;, an unprecedented feat of longevity that spans from his early days in Portugal to his current dominance in the Saudi Pro League. As he continues to defy the aging curve, the football world is watching closely to see &lt;strong&gt;if 2026 will be the year CR7 finally hits the four-digit milestone.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Al Nassr’s poor start to 2026&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Al Nassr have endured a nightmare start to 2026, &lt;strong&gt;dropping two straight games to open the new year&lt;/strong&gt;. Following a narrow 2-3 defeat to Al Ahli, the club stumbled again today with a frustrating 1-2 defeat to Al Qadisiya, leaving the squad searching for answers as its title ambitions take an early hit.&lt;/p&gt;

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty goal not enough vs Al Qadisiya as Al Nassr extend poor start to 2026

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty goal not enough vs Al Qadisiya as Al Nassr extend poor start to 2026 - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;It’s a derby taking center stage in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Spanish Super Cup 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; semifinals as &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; play &lt;strong&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;. However, ‘Los Blancos’ will have to manage to progress without &lt;strong&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/strong&gt; guiding the way.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mbappe is sidelined due to a knee sprain&lt;/strong&gt;, leaving a notable gap in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Real Madrid’s lineups against Atletico for the Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinals&lt;/a&gt;. Hence, Real Madrid will need to find alternatives to score and create goalscoring opportunites.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mbappe&lt;/a&gt; hasn’t played since December 20th, 2025. He is by far the most productive player on the team. &lt;strong&gt;He averages 1.41 goal involvements per 90 minutes&lt;/strong&gt;. Madrid has had an up-and-down season but Mbappe has been the one constant in terms of just creating game-winning opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who will replace Mbappe?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Without the French superstar, Madrid’s manager, Xabi Alonso, will have to improvise. &lt;strong&gt;The one who should take his place is academy product Gonzalo Garcia&lt;/strong&gt;. The Spanish striker is 21 years old. Garcia has only played 425 minutes all season, but he is only behind Mbappe in goal involvements per 90 minutes played. &lt;strong&gt;He scores or assists 0.85 goals per game&lt;/strong&gt;. Hence, he is almost synonymous with danger. &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/10/2025/07/05123818/gonzalo-garcia-3-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Gonzalo Garcia #30 of Real Madrid C.F. &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-433307&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Gonzalo Garcia #30 of Real Madrid C.F. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atletico-madrid&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/a&gt; have a fierce defense and have a top-tier goalkeeper in Jan Oblak. However, Gonzalo has proven time and time again he is a natural goalscorer. Remember, &lt;strong&gt;a few months back he was the top scorer in the FIFA Club World Cup.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Madrid wants to erase a bitter feeling&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last year, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; went to the final of the Spanish Super Cup, but disaster struck in the final. They were humiliated by Barcelona in the final, losing 2-5. Barcelona sealed their spot in the final yesterday, so &lt;strong&gt;this is the chance for Real Madrid to right a wrong.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;First, they must beat city rivals Atletico, and you can &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;follow all the live events of Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid&lt;/a&gt; as they happen with us. For either team, &lt;strong&gt;winning today would be the best way to start 2026.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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