&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.&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 a 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 in 2026 - Bolavip US

Mike Tomlin could reportedly part ways with Steelers

NFL News: Mike Tomlin could reportedly part ways with Steelers in 2026

&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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Steelers could lose Mike Tomlin coach after playoff game against Texans - Bolavip US

Steelers could lose Mike Tomlin's coach next season

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&lt;p&gt;The current &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season has claimed another head coach, this time in South Florida. After failing to reach the primary goal of making the playoffs, the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Dolphins&lt;/strong&gt; decided to relieve &lt;strong&gt;Mike McDaniel&lt;/strong&gt; of his duties and are now looking ahead, rebuilding their structure for what’s next.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a heartfelt message posted on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins&quot;&gt;Dolphins&lt;/a&gt;’ X account, the now-former head coach expressed his sadness over the situation while reflecting positively on his time with the franchise. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-mcdaniel&quot;&gt;McDaniel&lt;/a&gt; also apologized to the fans for the results&lt;/strong&gt;, thanked the organization for its treatment, and &lt;strong&gt;also expressed gratitude for the support of his colleagues and family.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/john-harbaugh-and-potential-dolphins-hc-candidates-with-mike-mcdaniel-fired&quot;&gt;Dolphins will quickly look for his replacement, with Harbaugh perhaps emerging as one of the strongest candidates&lt;/a&gt; at the moment. These are moments of analysis as the team prepares to approach the 2026 season as strongly as possible.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;McDaniel’s numbers in South Florida and what’s next for him&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mike McDaniel concluded his four-season tenure with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/mike-mcdaniel-fired-what-was-his-record-and-contract-with-dolphins&quot;&gt;Miami Dolphins &lt;strong&gt;with a 35-33 regular-season record&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; and a 0-2 mark in the playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;. His tenure was defined by a high-octane, creative offensive system that saw the Dolphins lead the NFL in total offense in 2023 for the first time since 1994. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His greatest achievement in Miami was &lt;strong&gt;snapping a 20-year drought by leading the team to back-to-back playoff appearances in his first two seasons&lt;/strong&gt; (2022 and 2023), as well as orchestrating a historic 70-20 victory over the Denver Broncos. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following his dismissal on January 8, 2026, &lt;strong&gt;McDaniel is expected to be a top candidate for Offensive Coordinator roles&lt;/strong&gt; on teams with established head coaches, though he might also emerge as a candidate for head coaching vacancies.&lt;/p&gt;

Mike McDaniel breaks silence after being fired by Miami Dolphins - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The offseason bustle is well underway, with several roster enhancements in focus. With a number of free agents still up for grabs, the looming arbitration deadline drives teams like the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to finalize multiple deals, as reports suggest.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt;‘s Jorge Castillo reports that&lt;strong&gt; the Yankees have inked a one-year, $6.1 million deal with Camilo Doval to sidestep arbitration.&lt;/strong&gt; This agreement not only extends Doval’s stint with the Yankees but also positions him as a potential key contributor in the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, MLB insider Francis Romero disclosed that &lt;strong&gt;Francisco Alvarez has also secured a $2.4 million deal with the Yankees.&lt;/strong&gt; This signing paves the way for Alvarez to showcase his abilities, contingent upon manager Aaron Boone’s assessment of the team’s needs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Collectively, the Yankees have allocated $8.5 million towards avoiding arbitration for the next season. This strategic move enables the team to bypass legal hurdles and &lt;strong&gt;focus on much-needed roster enhancements through free agency or other offseason transactions.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/08150819/Camilo-Doval-pitches-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Camilo Doval pitching&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-558814&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Camilo Doval #75 of the New York Yankees pitches.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees reportedly maintain strong interest in Bellinger&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even as the Yankees have addressed arbitration concerns, they continue to explore free agency prospects, with Cody Bellinger reportedly continuing as a primary target. Yet, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/cody-bellingers-demands-reportedly-updated-with-ny-yankees-ny-mets-still-pushing&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;updated reports highlight Bellinger’s revised demands as negotiations progress.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Additionally, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-missing-out-on-trade-target-but-cody-bellinger-battle-with-ny-mets-continues&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the Yankees reportedly missed out on a trade target for the upcoming season&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, despite maintaining their pursuit of Bellinger. This is indicative of the Yankees’ broader offseason strategy, where they’ve consistently shown interest in various potential acquisitions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Given this scenario, anticipation builds around the Yankees’ next strategic move, particularly &lt;strong&gt;as they’ve adeptly navigated legalities with these critical one-year contracts.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69600f4883cd5ad944865bff&quot; data-title=&quot;Will the Yankees sign Bellinger for the next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Yankees navigate legal obstacles with multiple deals as Cody Bellinger remains available

NY Yankees navigate legal obstacles with multiple deals as Cody Bellinger remains available - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tarik Skubal&lt;/strong&gt; is one of the best pitchers in baseball. Naturally, the New York Yankees wanted to see if they had a shot at trading for him. However, now they are switching their focus as a trade for the ace looks very unlikely.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Bryan Hoch of &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;the Yankees are in talks to land lefty MacKenzie Gore or RHP Freddy Peralta.&lt;/strong&gt; Both scenarios would involve trades with either Washington or Milwaukee, but are also two incredible pitchers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Both are coveted, therefore are expensive in terms of trade values. &lt;strong&gt;Gore didn’t have the best of seasons last year, as he had a 4.17 ERA and a record of 5-15.&lt;/strong&gt; However, he is only 26 years old, reliable and with an elite four-pitch arsenal. Of course, he also has high strikeout rates thanks to his versatility. He is not Tarik Skubal, but he is very good.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Peralta will have plenty of potential destinations&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-ny-yankees-get-revealing-update-about-freddy-peraltas-brewers-future&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;The Yankees are very interested in Peralta and also received an update on his future&lt;/a&gt;. However, they aren’t the only ones lurking in on the 29-year-old ace. However, &lt;strong&gt;there’s been reports of the Mets, Red Sox, Giants, Astros, Dodgers and Braves could be in the Peralta sweepstakes&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s numerous and tough competition.&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/10/2026/01/02104016/freddy-peralta-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554959&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Peralta has an elite strikeout rate and just finished fifth in NL Cy Young&lt;/strong&gt;. His four-seam fastball is incredible, but Peralta also has effective curveballs, sliders, and changeups. He led the National League in wins last season.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Yankees rotation would be stellar with either Gore or Peralta&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Yankees already have an ace in Gerrit Cole&lt;/strong&gt;. However, Max Fried is a very good pitcher. Carlos Rodon has had a career resurgence in the last couple of years, an former AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil is also there. Adding a guy like Gore or Peralta would make the Yankees rotation one of the MLB’s best.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69600bd083cd5ad944865bfe&quot; data-title=&quot;Who would you sign for the Yankees?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Yankees switch attention to two players with Tarik Skubal trade reportedly unlikely

NY Yankees switch attention to two players with Tarik Skubal trade reportedly unlikely - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;While 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;’ top priority remains adding &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt; for the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season, &lt;strong&gt;Carlos Mendoza&lt;/strong&gt; isn’t standing still and continues to push forward. In recent hours, the team agreed to terms with a former &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Pirates&lt;/strong&gt; player.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Mike Mayer on X, &lt;strong&gt;the player who has agreed to join Queens is right-hander Jun-Seok Shim on a minor league deal.&lt;/strong&gt; The 21-year-old received a $750,000 signing bonus from the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-pirates&quot;&gt;Pirates&lt;/a&gt; as one of the top pitchers in the 2023 international free agent class.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, &lt;strong&gt;the South Korean pitcher had a brief stint with the Miami Marlins in 2024&lt;/strong&gt;, where persistent injuries prevented him from finding consistent playing time or the level of impact he was hoping for.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will Tucker finally land in Queens?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets remain heavily engaged in the sweepstakes for superstar outfielder &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, viewing him as a key figure that could definitively elevate their World Series aspirations. &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/10/2025/12/23054110/tucker-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Kyle Tucker&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550210&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kyle Tucker #30 with the Cubs high-fives teammates in the dugout.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, Steve Cohen’s front office &lt;strong&gt;faces stiff competition from the Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt;, who appear willing to offer a longer-term commitment, and &lt;strong&gt;the ever-dangerous Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/strong&gt;, who are lurking as a threat for a high-AAV, short-term deal. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As the battle for the four-time All-Star intensifies, industry insiders are keeping a close eye on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/kyle-tuckers-suitors-reportedly-reduced-to-ny-mets-and-two-more-mlb-teams&quot;&gt;NY Mets and two additional MLB suitors&lt;/a&gt; to see which powerhouse will eventually meet Tucker’s massive market valuation before spring training begins.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Mets add former Pirates player amid Kyle Tucker’s arrival rumors

NY Mets add former Pirates player amid Kyle Tucker's arrival rumors - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Days go by, minutes tick away, and decisions often take time to be made. That is the case with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who, despite having several potential suitors, has yet to determine his future. The &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; are pushing to land his services, though two other teams are also in the mix for his talent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Veteran insider Jon Heyman, via &lt;em&gt;@BRWalkoff&lt;/em&gt;, revealed those two additional teams beyond the Mets that are showing interest in bringing him to Queens. That said, one of those clubs &lt;strong&gt;appears to be a longer shot when it comes to actually landing him.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“It feels like the Blue Jays, Mets, or Dodgers at this point. I feel like if it’s not the Jays, the Dodgers and Mets are the most likely candidates,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Heyman said. Will Tucker ultimately choose to wear orange and blue in 2026?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why is Tucker so highly coveted?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kyle &lt;strong&gt;Tucker remains the crown jewel of the 2026 free-agent class&lt;/strong&gt; due to his rare combination of elite plate discipline, consistent power, and high-level baserunning. &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/10/2025/12/26100844/kyle-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Kyle Tucker&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551593&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kyle Tucker #30 with the Cubs tosses his bat away after he hit a solo home run.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite an injury-hampered 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs where he posted a .266 AVG, 22 HR, and 25 SB, his career metrics—including a .865 OPS—&lt;strong&gt;prove he is a perennial MVP-caliber threat &lt;/strong&gt;still in his prime at age 29. While rumors have heavily linked him to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;his arrival in Queens is far from certain.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Latest reports from &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt; suggest that while the Mets are &lt;em&gt;“checking in,”&lt;/em&gt; their preference for a high-AAV, short-term deal (under four years) &lt;strong&gt;may struggle to compete with the Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt;, who are reportedly prepared to offer a much longer, record-breaking contract to secure the All-Star outfielder.&lt;/p&gt;

Kyle Tucker’s suitors reportedly reduced to NY Mets and two more MLB teams

Kyle Tucker's suitors reportedly reduced to NY Mets and two more MLB teams - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;In a thrilling end-of-year announcement for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-white-sox&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Chicago White Sox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; fans, the team confirmed the acquisition of Japanese phenom &lt;strong&gt;Munetaka Murakami&lt;/strong&gt;. The signing comes after widespread speculation about interest from multiple franchises, but it’s the White Sox who secured his talents for the next two seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A recent report from &lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt;‘s Buster Olney reveals an intriguing aspect of Murakami’s contract: a clause that prevents him from being assigned to the minor leagues without his consent. As Olney noted on his social media, &lt;em&gt;“There is language in the &lt;strong&gt;White Sox contract of slugger Munetaka Murakami that prevents him from being sent to the minor leagues without his permission.&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While some view this clause as a potential complication for the White Sox, fans are eagerly anticipating Murakami’s debut performance. &lt;strong&gt;Having demonstrated exceptional skill in recent Japanese seasons&lt;/strong&gt;, he arrives in MLB heralded as one of the top Japanese talents.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Expressions of fan confidence abound, with sentiments such as &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“He’s hitting 50 bombs, that won’t be needed anyway,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;“We can give him the runway he needs”&lt;/em&gt; showcasing the enthusiasm and belief in Murakami’s abilities as he enters the MLB.&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/10/2025/12/23110957/Munetaka-Murakami-2-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Munetaka Murakami&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550378&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Munetaka Murakami #5 of the Chicago White Sox addresses the media.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Murakami addresses the White Sox fanbase&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From another perspective, the contract clause could be challenging if Murakami struggles to adapt to MLB’s pace and fails to replicate his performance levels from Japan. &lt;strong&gt;This could complicate roster decisions if a change becomes necessary.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Nonetheless, Murakami’s introduction to fans and media was met with excitement. During his welcome speech in December, he expressed his appreciation: &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“White Sox Nation, you guys are in my heart.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The upcoming season now hinges on Murakami’s performance. If the clause serve as motivation, the White Sox might have secured a significant asset. Conversely, if struggles arise, the contractual limitations could become a point of contention. Either way, Murakami’s journey with the White Sox promises to be a compelling storyline next season, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-could-lose-a-free-agent-to-the-al-central-in-2026&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;as they are reportedly trying to bring more players to the roster, like one free agent that is supposedly intended by the New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;695fe98883cd5ad944865bf8&quot; data-title=&quot;Will be necessary for Murakami to exercise his contract clause at any point during the upcoming season?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Munetaka Murakami’s reported contract clause sparks hope among White Sox fans

Munetaka Murakami's reported contract clause sparks hope among White Sox fans - Bolavip US

&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 faces 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;

Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing today for Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinals?

Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing today for Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinals? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; are playing against &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; at King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt; 2026&lt;/strong&gt; semifinals. With Barcelona already awaiting the winner in the final, you can follow all the action of this match right here at Bolavip.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; are dealing with a major setback, as their leading scorer of the season, &lt;strong&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/strong&gt;, is sidelined with a sprained left knee and has no set return date. So far, he has only missed the match against Real Betis, where &lt;strong&gt;Gonzalo Garcia&lt;/strong&gt; stepped in as his replacement and shone with a &lt;strong&gt;hat-trick&lt;/strong&gt; in a 5-1 victory.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the Frenchman’s absence, &lt;em&gt;Los Blancos&lt;/em&gt; are currently &lt;strong&gt;second&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;LaLiga&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;strong&gt;45 points&lt;/strong&gt; and enter the game on a four-match winning streak. It is a different story for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atletico-madrid&quot;&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/a&gt;, who come into the semifinal following a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad, which snapped their own four-game winning streak. They currently sit &lt;strong&gt;fourth&lt;/strong&gt; in LaLiga with &lt;strong&gt;38 points&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid clash in Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinals

Welcome to our live blog of the Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinal. Atletico Madrid face Real Madrid today in a crucial showdown, with both teams vying for a spot in the grand final, where FC Barcelona awaits.
Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!

Kick off time and where to watch

The clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will kick off at 2:00 PM (ET).
Fubo will be the option to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-live-in-the-usa-2026-spanish-supercopa">watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid in the USA</a>. Other options are: DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

Today's referees

Spanish referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer has been appointed to officiate the semifinal clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. He will be joined on the field by his compatriots Gonzalo Garcia and Adrian Diaz, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.
Full officiating team:
<ul>
<li>Referee: Isidro Diaz de Mera (SPA)</li>
<li>Assistant Referee 1: Gonzalo Garcia (SPA)</li>
<li>Assistant Referee 2: Adrian Diaz (SPA)</li>
<li>VAR: Javier Iglesias Villanueva (SPA)</li>
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Real Madrid lineup confirmed!

This will be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals">Real Madrid's starting XI</a>: Thibaut Courtois; Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Alvaro Carreras; Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Jr.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial! 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/Atleti?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Atleti</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/UnicajaBanco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UnicajaBanco</a> <a href="https://t.co/6rE0YniDlO">pic.twitter.com/6rE0YniDlO</a>— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadrid/status/2009318456186032436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Atletico Madrid lineup confirmed!

This will be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals">Atletico Madrid's starting team</a>: Jan Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri; Giuliano Simeone, Conor Gallagher, Koke, Alex Baena; Alexander Sorloth, Julian Alvarez.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">XI del Atleti 🔴⚪ <a href="https://t.co/byj1cgGsnH">pic.twitter.com/byj1cgGsnH</a>— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) <a href="https://twitter.com/Atleti/status/2009319712711430244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-is-kylian-mbappe-not-playing-today-for-real-madrid-vs-atletico-madrid-in-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals">Kylian Mbappe won't play tonight against Atletico Madrid</a> because the Frenchman is sidelined due to a knee sprain. The club has not announced a specific return date, as they intend to monitor his progress day by day. However, it is expected that the forward will remain unavailable even if Real Madrid succeeds in advancing to the final.

Atletico Madrid aim to replicate recent derby dominance

Diego Simeone’s squad enters the Super Cup semifinal looking to repeat the historic performance from their last meeting. In their most recent encounter on September 27, 2025, Atletico Madrid delivered a stunning 5-2 blowout against Real Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
That match saw an inspired performance by Julian Alvarez, who scored a brace. Other goals from Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sørloth, and a late strike by Antoine Griezmann sealed the win, handing Xabi Alonso his first LaLiga defeat as Real Madrid manager.

Why is the match being played in Saudi Arabia?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-is-the-spanish-super-cup-2026-being-played-in-saudi-arabia">The Spanish Super Cup 2026 is being played in Saudi Arabia</a> due to to lucrative commercial deals struck by the Royal Spanish Football Federation with Saudi partners. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the tournament has been held in Saudi Arabia, and it appears the event will remain in the kingdom for many more editions to come.

Players are on the pitch!

Players from both teams are on the field and the game will begin in a few minutes!

GAME ON!

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have kicked off the Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinal!

1'- GOOOAAAAAAL FOR REAL MADRID!!!! (0-1)

Federico Valverde scores a stunning free-kick to open the scoring in Saudi Arabia!!
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">¡GOLAZO DE VALVERDE! ☄️ 🤯 Zapatazo de tiro libre y temprano pone el primero para el Real Madrid. 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/QDyjjDN6IL">pic.twitter.com/QDyjjDN6IL</a>— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes/status/2009341240932786230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

9'- Atletico Madrid struggle to respond after early goal (0-1)

Diego Simeone’s side is struggling to find its rhythm following Federico Valverde’s early strike. Atletico must react quickly and re-establish their presence on the pitch if they hope to fight back for an equalizer and keep their hopes alive.

16'- Atletico Madrid begin to find footing in Riyadh (0-1)

Atletico Madrid are gradually finding their rhythm, testing the flanks through the creative play of Giuliano Simeone and Alex Baena. However, they have yet to create a clear scoring opportunity or force a save from Thibaut Courtois.

23'- Julian Alvarez records first attempt (0-1)

The Argentine forward registered his first shot of the match, though his effort sailed wide of the goal. Despite the miss, the momentum is shifting as Atletico Madrid continue to push deeper into Real Madrid territory in search of an equalizer.

27'- What a save by Oblak! (0-1)

Following a brilliant run by Rodrygo, the Brazilian forward broke into the Atletico Madrid box and unleashed a powerful strike that was skillfully parried away by Jan Oblak.

Cooling break (0-1)

The match has been paused for a hydration break, allowing the players to regroup and refresh.

31'- The game resumes (0-1)

33'- Brilliant save by Courtois! (0-1)

The Belgian goalkeeper has denied Atletico Madrid an equalizer, pulling off a remarkable save on a powerful header from Alexander Sorloth.

34'- What a miss by Sorloth! (0-1)

Alexander Sorloth has missed a wide-open chance to pull Atletico Madrid level. Found completely unmarked in front of the goal, the Norwegian striker sent his header soaring over the crossbar.

39'- Another big opportunity for Atletico Madrid! (0-1)

Alex Baena sparked the threat with a brilliant individual play, cutting through the defense and firing a sharp strike that was saved by Courtois. The rebound fell perfectly for Conor Gallagher, but the English midfielder’s follow-up shot went wide from the post.

Halftime!

The game goes to the halftime with Real Madrid leading 1-0 over Atletico Madrid.
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The second half is underway!

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are already playing the second half!
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46'- Substitution in Atletico Madrid (0-1)

Conor Gallagher left the field to make way for Robin Le Normand

52'- Real Madrid with the first attempt in the second half (0-1)

Valverde unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box, but this time his effort lacked the precision of his opening goal, rising too high and clearing Oblak’s crossbar.

54'- GOOOOAAAAAL FOR REAL MADRID!!! (0-2)

Rodrygo extends the lead for Real Madrid with a great goal!!
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">¡Rodrygo amplía la ventaja! ⚽️⚽️ Quedó mano a mano contra Oblak y el brasileño la mandó a las redes. 💥 <a href="https://t.co/JtCvgaH94t">pic.twitter.com/JtCvgaH94t</a>— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes/status/2009359363345969549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

57'- GOOOOAAAAAL FOR ATLETICO MADRID!!! (1-2)

Alexander Sorloth pulls one back for Atletico Madrid!!
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">¡Sorloth marca y recorta distancias! 💥 <a href="https://t.co/hmDWnoy5O7">pic.twitter.com/hmDWnoy5O7</a>— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes/status/2009359907552633270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

59'- Two modifications in Atletico Madrid (1-2)

Koke and Alex Baena left the field to make way for Johnny Cardoso and Antoine Griezmann.

68'- Two substitutions in Real Madrid

Antonio Rudiger and Raul Ascencio left the field to make way for Fran Garcia and Ferland Mendy.

74'- Modification in Atletico Madrid (1-2)

Alexander Sorloth was replaced by Thiago Almada.

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; face &lt;strong&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; this afternoon at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Saudi Arabia in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt; 2026&lt;/strong&gt; semifinal, with a spot in the final against Barcelona on the line. &lt;em&gt;Los Blancos&lt;/em&gt; want to lift their first trophy of the year, against their longtime rivals. Follow &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot;&gt;Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid live&lt;/a&gt; with us!&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; enter the matchup as the favorite to secure a spot in the final, though anything can happen in the Madrid Derby. &lt;strong&gt;Xabi Alonso’s&lt;/strong&gt; squad arrives in peak form, currently sitting &lt;strong&gt;second&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;LaLiga with 45 points&lt;/strong&gt; and coming off a dominant 5-1 victory over Real Betis—its fourth consecutive win.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the Spanish manager will have to navigate a significant absence as &lt;strong&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/strong&gt; remains sidelined. The Frenchman is out with a knee sprain, and Gonzalo Garcia, who is coming off a sensational hat-trick in his last outing, is expected to step into the starting lineup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other side of the pitch, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atletico-madrid&quot;&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/a&gt; head into the semifinal looking to find their footing. &lt;strong&gt;Diego Simeone’s&lt;/strong&gt; side recently saw a four-game winning streak snapped following a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad, leaving them in &lt;strong&gt;fourth place&lt;/strong&gt; in the LaLiga standings with &lt;strong&gt;38 points&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/08110147/bellingham-real-madrid-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-558519&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Real Madrid win vs Atletico Madrid?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Real Madrid defeat Atletico Madrid in regulation, they will advance directly to the Spanish Super Cup Final. There, they will face Barcelona on &lt;strong&gt;Sunday, January 11&lt;/strong&gt;, in a high-stakes &lt;em&gt;Clásico&lt;/em&gt; for the first trophy of 2026.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid tie?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has opted to maintain the rule change introduced last season, &lt;strong&gt;eliminating extra time&lt;/strong&gt; from the tournament’s format. Consequently, if the match remains deadlocked after 90 minutes of regulation, it will proceed directly to a &lt;strong&gt;penalty shootout&lt;/strong&gt; to determine who advances to the final.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Real Madrid lose vs Atletico Madrid?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Atletico Madrid pull off the upset, Diego Simeone’s side will secure the ticket to the final. In this case, Atletico would face Barcelona on Sunday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, while Real Madrid would be eliminated from the competition.&lt;/p&gt;

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