&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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miniaturas

&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;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6960151483cd5ad944865c01&quot; data-title=&quot;Who should be the Colts&apos; starting quarterback in 2026?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&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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Mike Tomlin could reportedly part ways with Steelers

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Miami Dolphins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Giants&lt;/strong&gt; are both searching for a new head coach. Now, after the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ravens-fire-john-harbaugh-his-record-in-baltimore-and-potential-landing-spots&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, he has informed both teams about his &lt;strong&gt;plans regarding a potential return&lt;/strong&gt; for the 2026 NFL season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A lot has changed around the NFL in recent days. On Thursday, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/dolphins-confirm-final-shocking-decision-about-the-future-of-mike-mcdaniel-as-head-coach-in-miami&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel in a move that shocked the league&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. As a result, that decision created a ripple effect across the football world.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With a head coaching vacancy now open, the &lt;strong&gt;Dolphins are expected to pursue &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the AFC East team will face &lt;strong&gt;stiff competition&lt;/strong&gt; from other franchises for the Super Bowl XLVII–winning coach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Report: John Harbaugh set to interview with teams next week&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After leaving the Ravens, John Harbaugh received interest from multiple teams across the league. Still, he &lt;strong&gt;wants to clear his mind&lt;/strong&gt; and approach his next decision carefully.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, &lt;strong&gt;Harbaugh will not take any interviews until next week. Despite&lt;/strong&gt; growing interest from several organizations, he has chosen to take some time following his unexpected exit from Baltimore.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Reports indicate that the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-giants-reportedly-have-a-priority-candidate-with-bill-belichick-staying-at-unc&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Giants have made Harbaugh their top priority&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. However, with the Dolphins now parting ways with Mike McDaniel, Miami is also expected to make a strong push to land the veteran head coach.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What will happen with Mike McDaniel?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The NFL was left in shock after Mike McDaniel’s departure from the Miami Dolphins. Initial reports suggested he &lt;strong&gt;was eyeing a return to Miami in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, but the front office ultimately decided not to move forward with him.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to rumors, &lt;strong&gt;Mike McDaniel is still expected to be a highly sought-after coach&lt;/strong&gt;. It appears likely that fans will see many familiar faces on different sidelines next season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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John Harbaugh sets the record straight on Dolphins, NY Giants head coaching interest after Ravens exit

&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could lose Arthur Smith for the 2026 season. The offensive coordinator confirmed that the Tennessee Titans have officially requested an interview with him for their head coach vacancy.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, Smith admitted that all of his attention is on preparing a great plan for the game against the Texans in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. &lt;em&gt;“That’s not something I’m going to focus on. The only thing that matters is my current job. I tell people, live in the present. Don’t worry about the future.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After his stint as head coach of the Falcons from 2021 to 2023, Smith was convinced by Tomlin to serve as offensive coordinator for the Steelers. In 2024, his quarterback room featured &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-wilson&quot;&gt;Russell Wilson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and Justin Fields, and now there has been a notable improvement with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Steelers could lose coach for 2026 season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although Arthur Smith has expressed several times that he is very happy in Pittsburgh, returning to being an NFL head coach is always appealing. In addition, Smith previously worked for nearly a decade with the Titans in different roles, eventually serving as offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2020.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Mike Tomlin’s future with Steelers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The other unknown surrounding the Steelers is what will happen with Mike Tomlin. At the moment, the AFC North title seems to have given him some breathing room, but a loss to the Texans could once again spark rumors about his possible departure.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In recent weeks, many scenarios have been mentioned in different reports. The most important one is that Tomlin does not want to leave his job in Pittsburgh. However, the other two possibilities are that the Rooney family fires him, although that seems unlikely, and there’s a third alternative in which Tomlin takes a sabbatical year and explores other options, such as television.&lt;/p&gt;

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&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

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

&lt;p&gt;This &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; offseason has developed one of the most intense bidding wars in recent memory. That’s thanks to &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;. Two of the teams involved in said bidding wars are the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;, but now a third team could get involved with both of these names.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Bruce Levine 670TheScore, &lt;strong&gt;the Chicago Cubs would love having &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt; return to the team even more than what they’d want to retain Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;. According to Levine, “&lt;em&gt;It’s gonna cost you some money because there’s a bidding war going on for him right now,”&lt;/em&gt; but still Chicago wants its former outfielder back.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bellinger played for 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; in 2023 and 2024. As a Cub, &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger slashed .286/ .340/.475 and batted 44 home runs and drove in 175 runs&lt;/strong&gt;. It seems like the Cubs are willing to let Tucker go if that means bringing Bellinger back, which is an unexpected twist for the two most coveted outfielders on the market who are getting battled by the Yankees and Mets.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Tucker then could shift his focus clearer&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Bellinger is back, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tucker&lt;/a&gt; is effectively going away. &lt;strong&gt;There is no space for both of them on the field and financially&lt;/strong&gt;. Also, Bellinger is wanting a six-year deal, so that’s a long-term project. The timelines just don’t align.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;If Tucker didn’t have any other suitors, that’d be one thing, but he is wanted. Again, &lt;strong&gt;he is wanted by great teams like the Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt; who just went to the Super Bowl. Tucker will get a bag and be a star wherever he goes. In fact, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/kyle-tuckers-possible-best-option-revealed-with-ny-yankees-ny-mets-focused-on-cody-bellinger&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tucker’s best option might have appeared recently&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Should the Cubs favor Bellinger over Tucker?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bellinger deal could bring plenty of hype. After all, &lt;strong&gt;he is a former MVP and is coming off a great year&lt;/strong&gt;. Also, he is a loved figure in the Cubs locker room. But there is a key thing here. Bellinger is older.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, Bellinger would be much more cheaper than Tucker. Bellinger is asking for six years and around $30 million a year. &lt;strong&gt;Tucker could be looking at a much more lengthier and heavier annual fee.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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

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

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are actively targeting two star players during the offseason as they look to strengthen the roster for the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season.&lt;strong&gt; Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt; remain the primary objectives, but the organization has also focused on completing multiple signings to avoid arbitration complications and maintain roster flexibility.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To address arbitration cases, the Mets reached agreements with several key players for the upcoming &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season. Left-hander &lt;strong&gt;David Peterson agreed to an $8.1 million deal&lt;/strong&gt; after posting a 4.22 ERA across 30 starts last season. Right-hander &lt;strong&gt;Tylor Megill also settled at $2.5 million&lt;/strong&gt;, even after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September, allowing the club to clarify its payroll structure.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additional arbitration-eligible players have also finalized deals. Catcher &lt;strong&gt;Luis Torrens and catcher Francisco Alvarez agreed to contracts worth $2.4 million&lt;/strong&gt;, while reliever &lt;strong&gt;Huascar Brazoban reached a $1.05 million&lt;/strong&gt; agreement. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor secured his deal earlier in the offseason, further reducing uncertainty ahead of spring preparations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The franchise from New York experienced significant roster turnover during the winter, losing several established contributors. As part of the retooling process, the Mets &lt;strong&gt;are prioritizing players who can sustain a competitive lineup in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, which explains the strong interest in high-impact bats such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt; and Tucker.&lt;/p&gt;



&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; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/29144245/cody-bellinger-1-4-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Cody Bellinger&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553393&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Mets’ position in the pursuit of Bellinger and Tucker&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jon Heyman of the New York Pos&lt;strong&gt;t reported that the Mets have made contact regarding Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;, who is widely viewed as one of the top players available. Tucker is considered an elite all-around hitter and a consistent offensive force, making him an attractive option for any contender seeking middle-of-the-order production.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Tucker&lt;/a&gt; would provide immediate impact, &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger remains the more realistic target for the Mets&lt;/strong&gt;. The team has clear needs at center field and first base, and Bellinger has already proven he can perform at a high level at both positions, offering defensive versatility alongside offensive upside.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Former Mets general manager Jim Duquette added further context, noting that the organization &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/former-ny-mets-gm-reveals-which-free-agent-is-closer-between-kyle-tucker-and-cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;may currently be more engaged in discussions surrounding Tucker than Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Contract structure plays a major role, as Bellinger is reportedly seeking a long-term, high-value deal, something the Mets are approaching with caution given his age.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Duquette, the challenge is significant. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/apart-from-cody-bellinger-battle-with-ny-yankees-ny-mets-face-two-strong-competitors-for-kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;The Mets are competing with elite contenders for Tucker&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;as both the Dodgers and the Blue Jays are considered aggressive suitors&lt;/strong&gt;. With multiple playoff-caliber teams involved, New York faces a complex decision as it balances financial discipline with the pursuit of star-level talent.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason is entering a crucial stage, with teams aiming to build the most competitive rosters possible. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-realmuto&quot;&gt;JT Realmuto&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could be on the move if a player pursued by the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/strong&gt; arrives, with the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; also competing for this free agent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The player in question is none other than Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;, who, according to Matt Gelb of &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;has a scheduled interview with the Phillies in the coming days.&lt;/strong&gt; The arrival of the former Blue Jay puts Realmuto’s stay in Philadelphia in jeopardy.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The club’s interest in Bichette is legitimate, and if it results in a deal, it would likely require the team to move on from roster mainstays J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Gelb also added.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While nothing has been finalized yet, &lt;strong&gt;and with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt;’ next moves still pending&lt;/strong&gt;, interesting developments are expected in Philadelphia as teams prepare for the 2026 MLB season.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Bichette and Realmuto unlikely to coexist in Philly&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Philadelphia Phillies face a daunting financial puzzle in their pursuit of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, as the front office balances a desire for elite infield talent with a tight luxury tax budget. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;’s Matt Gelb highlighted, making this hypothetical fit &lt;strong&gt;is messy but not impossible&lt;/strong&gt;; however, the math becomes difficult when factoring in a reunion with their veteran catcher. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Phillies&lt;/a&gt; were budgeting somewhere around $13 million to $15 million for Realmuto’s annual salary, &lt;strong&gt;that alone would not be enough to secure Bichette, who is expected to command an AAV of at least $26 million to $27 million. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To make both stars work under a projected $300 million payroll, Philadelphia would have to move money while opening an infield spot, &lt;strong&gt;likely requiring a trade of Alec Bohm&lt;/strong&gt; and his $10.3 million salary just to create the necessary room to keep their championship core intact.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have been proactive this offseason, signing key free agents and reuniting with familiar faces from last season. However, they’re still on the hunt to further strengthen their roster, with &lt;strong&gt;Ryne Stanek&lt;/strong&gt; emerging as a potential key acquisition.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In parallel, &lt;strong&gt;the Phillies are reportedly finalizing a lucrative $11 million deal with starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo to avoid arbitration&lt;/strong&gt;, according to Bob Nightengale of &lt;em&gt;USA Today&lt;/em&gt;. This figure stands out as one of the highest arbitration avoidances in the MLB this offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;By securing Luzardo, the Phillies sidestep potentially complex legal negotiations, &lt;strong&gt;allowing them to shift focus to other roster enhancements like the pursuit of Stanek&lt;/strong&gt;. There are additional players on their radar for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Stanek seemingly a focal point, the Phillies are already strategizing for spring training,&lt;strong&gt; integrating both rostered players and promising talent from their minor league system. &lt;/strong&gt;This proactive approach aims to enhance their competitiveness in pursuit of a World Series title by 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Additional targets on the Phillies’ radar&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite several signings, the Phillies remain active in the market as reports indicate &lt;strong&gt;their continued interest in acquiring high-impact players this offseason.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/phillies-rumors-team-reportedly-targets-nl-central-outfielder-to-bolster-roster&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/phillies-news-philadelphia-announces-new-addition-from-the-al-east-that-could-help-bringing-bo-bichette&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;One addition could involve leveraging resources to bring in Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, while also reportedly eyeing Randal Grichuk to add depth and efficiency to the roster cost-effectively.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There remains uncertainty&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-phillies-send-clear-warning-to-jt-realmuto-about-his-future&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;regarding JT Realmuto’s position and the Phillies already sent a warning to the player&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. While the team has not made a definitive move, rumors suggest that discussions with the player are ongoing.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Phillies’ arbitration-avoidance strategy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to securing Luzardo, the Phillies have reached agreements with several other key players, committing nearly $45 million to avoid arbitration. &lt;strong&gt;Here is a summary of these crucial deals:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jesus Luzardo, LHP: $11.0 million&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alec Bohm, 3B: $10.2 million&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jhoan Duran, RHP: $7.5 million&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bryson Stott, 2B: $5.9 million&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Edmundo Sosa, INF: $3.9 million&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brandon Marsh, OF: $5.5 million&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tanner Banks, LHP: $1.2 million&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&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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