&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;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/mike-tomlin-has-reportedly-made-final-decision-about-his-future-with-steelers-in-2026-season&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&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's coach next season

Steelers could lose Mike Tomlin’s coach in 2026

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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;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;zxx&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/JNyw6TiFYn&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/JNyw6TiFYn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/MiamiDolphins/status/2009305038565376360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 8, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&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;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/dolphins-free-agents-in-2026-which-players-are-out-of-contract-in-miami&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&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

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

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot;&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; pride themselves on roster continuity, but the 2026 offseason threatens to unravel that stability. A wave of impending free agency is approaching M&amp;amp;T Bank Stadium, forcing the front office to make some decisions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the center of the storm is the wide receiver room, where a future Hall of Famer’s short-term experiment reaches its crossroads. While &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/deandre-hopkins&quot;&gt;DeAndre Hopkins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains the headline name, he is merely the tip of an iceberg…&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s not just about the star power; the draft-and-develop philosophy is being put to the ultimate test. As key starters on both sides of the ball reach the end of their deals, they must decide who is a cornerstone and who is simply a luxury &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; item.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Baltimore Ravens free agents in 2026&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The tension in Baltimore stems from a fundamental conflict: the desire to remain a perennial contender and the mathematical reality of the salary cap. With roughly &lt;strong&gt;19 players entering the final months of their tenure&lt;/strong&gt;, the Ravens are forced to prioritize long-term stability over veteran sentiment.&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/10/2026/01/08110941/DeAndre-Hopkins-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-558537&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Deandre Hopkins #10 of the Baltimore Ravens in 2025 (Source: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A prime example of this dilemma is the wide receiver room, headlined by the legendary &lt;strong&gt;DeAndre Hopkins&lt;/strong&gt;. While Hopkins has provided a reliable target and a veteran presence, his expiring contract forces a decision on whether to invest in his twilight years or pivot fully to a youth movement led by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zay-flowers&quot;&gt;Zay Flowers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;2026 offseason&lt;/strong&gt; will serve as a referendum on &lt;strong&gt;Eric DeCosta&lt;/strong&gt;’s “&lt;em&gt;right player, right price&lt;/em&gt;” philosophy. The front office is auditing every snap and every dollar, knowing that overextending for one star could mean losing three essential starters.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Free agent type&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Dre’Mont Jones&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ED&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Alohi Gilman&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;S&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;DeAndre Hopkins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;WR&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Kyle Van Noy&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ED&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tyler Linderbaum&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;C&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ar’Darius Washington&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;S&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Patrick Ricard&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;FB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tylan Wallace&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;WR&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Joseph Noteboom&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LT&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;David Ojabo&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ED&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Chidobe Awuzie&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;CB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jake Hummel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Daniel Faalele&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;G&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Charlie Kolar&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TE&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jordan Stout&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;P&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Isaiah Likely&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TE&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Keaton Mitchell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Restricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Dayton Wade&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;WR&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Exclusive rights&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Corey Bullock&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;C&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Exclusive rights&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;(Source: Spotrac)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

Ravens 2026 free agents: DeAndre Hopkins and other players out of contract in Baltimore

Ravens 2026 free agents: DeAndre Hopkins and other players out of contract in Baltimore - Bolavip US

&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; are at a crossroads. After a disappointing 2025 season in which they failed to make the playoffs and with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; injured, the dynasty appears to be nearing its end.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Many changes are on the horizon. Travis Kelce could retire, Matt Nagy could leave his position as offensive coordinator, and Steve Spagnuolo might also follow that path if an attractive offer comes along.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, Reid is not willing to give up on trying to win a fourth &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and the legend has already shown that he will be very active in making decisions. For example, Andy just fired wide receivers coach Connor Embree. Inevitably, his staff will be shaken up.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chiefs could lose coach Matt Nagy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Baltimore Ravens will interview Matt Nagy on Sunday in their search for a new head coach. John Harbaugh was fired this week, so the Ravens want to sign a replacement as soon as possible. The information was confirmed by a report from Ian Rapoport. &lt;em&gt;“The Ravens are set to interview Chiefs OC Matt Nagy on Sunday, per The Insiders. A key interview for the coveted spot.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Andy Reid is not leaving Chiefs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The good news for the Chiefs is that Andy Reid has said several times publicly that he does not want to leave the team. Despite the possibility of losing several members of his staff, the legendary coach will continue his quest for championships with Patrick Mahomes.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/chiefs-reportedly-part-ways-with-andy-reid-coach-ahead-of-2026-nfl-season&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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Chiefs could lose Super Bowl champion coach in 2026 as report confirms Andy Reid assistant might join AFC team - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins&quot;&gt;Miami Dolphins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; enter the &lt;strong&gt;2026 offseason&lt;/strong&gt; facing a complex roster puzzle. With approximately 25 players set to hit the open market, the front office must balance a tight salary cap against the need to retain core contributors and veteran leadership.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Current financial projections place Miami’s cap space in a delicate position, especially with high-profile decisions looming. Management is forced to evaluate which expiring &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; contracts are essential and which players have likely played their final snaps.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From defensive secondary anchors like &lt;strong&gt;Rasul Douglas&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Kader Kohou&lt;/strong&gt; to offensive depth pieces, the list of impending free agents is extensive. This cycle will define the team’s trajectory as they navigate a period of significant roster transformation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Miami Dolphins free agents in 2026&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Dolphins’ front office is approaching a critical juncture where the “win-now” window meets a harsh financial reality. The &lt;strong&gt;2026 free agent class&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;in Miami&lt;/strong&gt; isn’t just a list of names; it’s a cross-section of the team’s core identity that has been built over the last few years.&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/10/2026/01/08104809/Zach-Wilson-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-558486&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Zach Wilson #0 of the Miami Dolphins in 2025 (Source: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As contracts for established veterans and developing starters simultaneously expire, the organization must distinguish between players who are essential for the culture and those who have simply become too expensive to maintain under a tightening salary cap.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This looming exodus spans every unit on the field, creating potential voids in areas that were once considered strengths. For instance, the quarterback room faces a significant reset with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-wilson&quot;&gt;Zach Wilson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s deal coming to an end, while the defensive secondary risks losing its gritty edge as players like Kader Kohou approach the open market.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ultimately, the &lt;strong&gt;2026 offseason will be defined by how Miami navigates this period&lt;/strong&gt; of high-stakes transition. The sheer volume of expiring contracts means that the roster seen today will be unrecognizable in twelve months. Rather than a standard rebuilding phase, this is a calculated deconstruction.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Free agent type&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Zach Wilson&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;QB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Kader Kohou&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;CB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ifeatu Melifonwu&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;CB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Larry Borom&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RT&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ashtyn Davis&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;S&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Liam Eichenberg&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;G&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jake Bailey&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;P&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Benito Jones&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;DL&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Darren Waller&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TE&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Elijah Campbell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;S&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Rasul Douglas&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;CB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Kendall Lamm&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RT&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Joe Cardona&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LS&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artie Burns&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;CB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;K.J. Britt&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Willie Gay Jr.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Alexander Mattison&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;D’Wayne Eskridge&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;WR&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Riley Patterson&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;K&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Daniel Brunskill&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;G&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cole Strange&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;G&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Unrestricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ethan Bonner&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;CB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Restricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Julian Hill&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TE&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Restricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cameron Goode&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Restricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Matthew Butler&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;DL&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Restricted&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;(Source: Spotrac)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

Dolphins free agents in 2026: Which players are out of contract in Miami?

Dolphins free agents in 2026: Which players are out of contract in Miami? - 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;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/ny-mets-could-lose-a-free-agent-to-the-al-central-in-2026&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&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;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/mlb-news-white-sox-sign-former-ny-mets-top-prospect-following-munetaka-murakami-deal&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&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;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; have reportedly set their sights on acquiring Kyle Tucker, but while those negotiations are underway, rumors circulate involving &lt;strong&gt;Framber Valdez&lt;/strong&gt; potentially joining the team next season. Reports have also emerged about another franchise expressing interest in Valdez and the conditions of his contract.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jon Heyman of the &lt;em&gt;New York Post&lt;/em&gt; has shed light on Valdez’s situation, particularly concerning the team actively pursuing him and the nature of the deal he seeks. &lt;em&gt;“He’s looking for a substantial contract,”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman noted. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“While it’s unlikely Valdez will surpass the $200 million mark, a six-year deal seems plausible. I could envision the Orioles or Mets as potential suitors,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Heyman revealed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the Baltimore Orioles position themselves as formidable contenders next season, Mets fans are contemplating&lt;strong&gt; how the team can secure such talent amidst ongoing negotiations for players like Tucker and Cody Bellinger.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Heyman also mentioned that while the Mets are in pursuit of a marquee signing, they remain cautious about the financial and contractual terms. The team is reportedly reluctant to commit to a long-term deal, &lt;strong&gt;considering the substantial contract for Juan Soto inked last season.&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;1280&quot; height=&quot;715&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/28105411/Framber-1280x715.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Valdez is seeked by the Mets&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-39715&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Valdez is seeked by the Mets&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Could the Mets be frontrunners for Valdez?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The offseason is bustling for the Mets as they’ve already made headlines with signings like Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. There’s a potential to acquire &lt;strong&gt;&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; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tucker or Bellinger, as a former Mets GM suggested one of these players might join the team&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; next season.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/cody-bellingers-demands-reportedly-updated-with-ny-yankees-ny-mets-still-pushing&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-reportedly-seen-as-inevitable-destination-for-one-of-two-mlb-free-agents&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;reports suggest the Mets are a probable destination for at least one of two major free agents this offseason.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; While Valdez is a prime candidate, the Orioles present significant competition for his services.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In this dynamic scenario, uncertainty lingers around the Mets’ offseason acquisitions as they aim to construct a competitive team around their star, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-news-juan-soto-reveals-key-insights-on-his-outfield-role-for-next-season&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Juan Soto, who has already articulated his vision for his role in the franchise&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;695fe37b83cd5ad944865bf7&quot; data-title=&quot;Will the Mets sign Valdez for the next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Mets reportedly face tough competition for Framber Valdez as contract demands emerge

NY Mets reportedly face tough competition for Framber Valdez as contract demands emerge - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are in need of landing an outfielder. Whether it’s &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt;, the team is desperate to land someone. A former general manager of the team revealed key details on which player is closer to sign for the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jim Duquette, a former GM of the Mets, said &lt;strong&gt;the Mets are more &lt;em&gt;“in&lt;/em&gt;” on Tucker than &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; at this point&lt;/strong&gt;. Bellinger wants a massive, long contract, and at 30 years old, the Mets were hesitant to give him such a long deal.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Hence, the focus is shifting more towards Tucker, &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; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;where the Mets have two strong competitors to land him&lt;/a&gt;. Still, according to Duquette, &lt;strong&gt;Tucker is the main target now, so we could expect a more aggressive approach.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Tucker is an offensive powerhouse&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&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 an elite hitter, and has power, speed, and a very low strikeout rate. This means he has a very high on-base percentage&lt;/strong&gt;. His flat, pure swing makes his bat stay in the hitting zone for an extended period. This is something the Mets desperately needs. A consistent, offensive star.&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/10/2025/12/30070238/kyle-tucker-8-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Kyle Tucker #30 with the Cubs &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553609&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kyle Tucker #30 with the Cubs &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;And all that is backed up by his accolades. &lt;strong&gt;He is a three-time All-Star, a Silver Slugger, a Gold Glove and a World Series champion too&lt;/strong&gt;. One of the best features of Tucker is his ability to steal bases too. He has multiple 30-home run, 25-stolen base &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; seasons. So the threat goes well beyond a plate appearance.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/ny-mets-could-lose-a-free-agent-to-the-al-central-in-2026&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;This leaves Bellinger with almost one option&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&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;The Yankees know Cody Bellinger’s demands&lt;/a&gt;, but &lt;strong&gt;if the Mets are effectively out of the race, that also gives the Yankees a bit more leverage&lt;/strong&gt;. Bellinger would effectively lose all his leverage, making the Yankees the side with the power in the negotiations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If there is not the threat of losing Bellinger, the outfielder now gets the offer and decides to take it or not. However, &lt;strong&gt;there would not be more suitors that would offer him the kind of deal he is expecting&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Former NY Mets GM reveals which free agent is closer between Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger

Former NY Mets GM reveals which free agent is closer between Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has undoubtedly emerged as one of the most sought-after free agents of this &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason. After his most recent stint with the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt;, the former Astros star has yet to decide his future for 2026, despite having multiple options on the table.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Many thought &lt;strong&gt;his destination might finally be the Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt;, although one of the most recent World Series finalists &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/red-sox-have-one-less-competitor-for-alex-bregman-as-mlb-team-reportedly-pulls-out&quot;&gt;reportedly pulled out of the race for Bregman, leaving the Red Sox with one less competitor&lt;/a&gt;. Now the question is: which team will land the services of the third baseman?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At most, some might think Bregman would look for a fresh start in the 2026 season, but insiders like &lt;strong&gt;Mark Feinsand revealed that his talent may remain in Fenway Park&lt;/strong&gt; for at least a little while longer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“While a number of teams continue to monitor Bregman’s market, multiple Major League executives believe the three-time All-Star &lt;strong&gt;will ultimately return to Boston&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Feinsand reported via &lt;em&gt;@BOSSportsGordo.&lt;/em&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/10/2025/12/30063357/alex-bregman-7-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Bregman&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553604&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Bregman #2 crosses home plate following a sacrifice fly.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will Bregman stay with the Red Sox?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Red Sox&lt;/a&gt; are &lt;strong&gt;standing firm in their pursuit of Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt;, reportedly satisfied with the aggressive contract offer they currently have on the table. While the front office is optimistic about a reunion with their clubhouse leader, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/alex-bregmans-expected-response-to-latest-red-sox-offer-revealed&quot;&gt;Bregman’s expected response to latest Red Sox offer&lt;/a&gt; suggests a disconnect in valuation. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;’s Jen McCaffrey, both sides are currently at a stalemate with Bregman &lt;strong&gt;likely holding out for more years or a higher guaranteed total before committing to a long-term future in Boston.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Alex Bregman’s team in 2026 predicted with Red Sox free agent still unsigned

Alex Bregman's team in 2026 predicted with Red Sox free agent still unsigned - 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;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/soccer/what-happens-if-real-madrid-win-tie-or-lose-vs-atletico-madrid-today-in-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&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; face &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>
</ul>

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.

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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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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atletico-madrid&quot;&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will face off against &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2026&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Spanish Supercopa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;semifinal. As anticipation builds, be sure to find here the match date, kickoff time, and available streaming options in the USA to watch the game live.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;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;The second semifinal of the &lt;strong&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/strong&gt; features a marquee &lt;em&gt;Madrid Derby&lt;/em&gt;, as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; collide in one of Europe’s fiercest rivalries. &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; arrive riding momentum from a dominant 5–1 &lt;strong&gt;La Liga&lt;/strong&gt; win over &lt;strong&gt;Real Betis&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Accustomed to playing this kind of games, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe&quot;&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and a battle-tested squad will be eyeing another trip to the final. &lt;strong&gt;Atletico&lt;/strong&gt;, on the other hand, look to rebound after a draw with &lt;strong&gt;Real Sociedad&lt;/strong&gt; in a rivalry matchup where form often takes a back seat.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Atletico Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Real Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, January 8&lt;/strong&gt;, for the &lt;strong&gt;2026 Spanish Supercopa&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;semifinal. Kickoff is set for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/05165857/Koke-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557090&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Koke of Atletico de Madrid – Judit Cartiel/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch all the action of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 Spanish Supercopa &lt;/strong&gt;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Atletico Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Real Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;Other options: DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal&quot;&gt;Arsenal&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will receive&lt;strong&gt; Liverpool &lt;/strong&gt;in a Matchday 21 clash of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;season. As anticipation builds, be sure to find here the match date, kickoff time, and available streaming options in the USA to watch the game live.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Premier League &lt;/strong&gt;Matchday 21 features a marquee clash between &lt;strong&gt;Big Six&lt;/strong&gt; rivals, with league-leading &lt;strong&gt;Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;aiming to tighten their hold on the top spot. The &lt;em&gt;Gunners &lt;/em&gt;arrive in strong form and own a six-point lead over &lt;strong&gt;Manchester City&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Facing the tough &lt;strong&gt;Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;will be &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liverpool&quot;&gt;Liverpool&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who are 14 points back, and see this matchup as critical not only for keeping their &lt;strong&gt;Champions League&lt;/strong&gt; qualification spot, but also to find a chance of closing the gap in the title race.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Arsenal vs Liverpool match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Liverpool &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, January 8&lt;/strong&gt;, for the 2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Matchday 21. Kickoff is set for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;3:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Arsenal vs Liverpool: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 3:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Arsenal vs Liverpool in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch all the action of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Liverpool &lt;/strong&gt;in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://imp.i305175.net/3PX91M&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Peacock Premium&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;Other options: NBCSN.&lt;/p&gt;

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