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2026 Champions League Round of 16 first leg picks, score predictions for every game
8Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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2026 Champions League Round of 16 first leg picks, score predictions for every game

On Tuesday and Wednesday night this week, most of the biggest clubs in world football will clash in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, and there are some huge matchups on tap like Manchester City vs. Real Madrid and PSG vs. Chelsea - both matches with history to them. Here are predictions for the scores of each first leg battle. Galatasaray vs. Liverpool Galatasaray had their way with Juventus, and they do pose a threat to Liverpool because of the skill and explosiveness of their attacking players, especially in transition. Plus, playing in Istanbul is never easy. Liverpool are in a tough moment, and they are going to be in for a surprise on Tuesday night, drawing 2-2 as more questions are asked about Arne Slot and his tactical setup in midfield. Prediction: Galatasara...
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Joao Pedro has been a better finisher than Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe
8Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Joao Pedro has been a better finisher than Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe

Chelsea's new 24 year old striker Joao Pedro has been on a tear lately since Liam Rosenior took over as the Blues manager, and according to recent numbers shared by BBC Sport, his shot to goal conversion rate is higher than two of the biggest names in world football. Pedro is turning 24.6 percent of his shots into goals, whereas Manchester City marksman Erling Haaland's conversion rate is just behind him at 22.5. Another European Golden Boot contender - and last year's winner - Kylian Mbappe is behind him, too, with a conversion rate of 20.7. Now, there are better conversion rates out there, as Harry Kane is converting an insane 31.3 percent of his shots into goals. Kane, by the way, is on 30 goals this season, while Haaland is at 22 and Mbappe 23. Though Kane is in an easier leag...
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Ranking the top 25 clubs in world football based on their current revenue
8Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Ranking the top 25 clubs in world football based on their current revenue

There are a lot of ways to measure the biggest clubs in world football, but which clubs are the best at making money? Based on information from the Deloitte Football Money League, here are the top 25 clubs in world football based on the amount of revenue they generated last year. 25. Crystal Palace, 232.5M Crystal Palace sold some of their biggest talents, including Marc Guehi to Manchester City this winter transfer window, and they will need to continue to sell well to maintain a top 25 revenue. 24. Everton, 234.0M It really goes to show you the power of the Premier League these days that the English top flight have so many clubs represented in the top 25. Everton have slipped from their historic status, but they are a money making machine. 23. Brighton, €238.7M Meanwhile, Brighton ...
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2026 Champions League Power Rankings: Updated predictions approaching Round of 16
8Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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2026 Champions League Power Rankings: Updated predictions approaching Round of 16

The Champions League Round of 16 will begin on Tuesday this week, and it feels like there are only a handful of teams of the 16 with a great chance at winning it all this year. That being said, there is also no clear favorite. One of last year's finalists, Inter Milan, were already knocked out, while Real Madrid, Liverpool, and PSG are all in bad periods. Here is a ranking of the top eight teams (the proverbial top half) of the 16 heading into the Champions League Round of 16 action this week. 8. Chelsea I don't think anybody seriously buys Chelsea as top contenders, as they recently lost to rivals Arsenal in the Premier League and even struggled with Wrexham in the FA Cup this weekend. But you know what? When Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer are healthy and playing together, this tea...
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2026 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings after Lamine Yamal’s hat trick
28Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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2026 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings after Lamine Yamal’s hat trick

Lamine Yamal had a performance for the ages on Saturday afternoon, as Barcelona shredded Villarreal 4-1 behind the first hat trick of the 18 year old right winger's career, dominating the third best team in Spanish football in the process. Here are the latest updated 2026 Ballon d'Or Power Rankings after Yamal's fleet footed, clinical goal fest against the Yellow Submarine. 5. Real Madrid CF Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is currently out with a left knee injury that has been slowing him down for several weeks, and after aggravating the injury further, Real have shut the Frenchman down. But he is still having an incredible season as the star man for Madrid, scoring 23 goals with 2.7 dribbles completed and 2.3 key passes per game, ranking him second behind only Ya...
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Real Madrid get one more bit of bad news on the Kylian Mbappe injury front
28Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Real Madrid get one more bit of bad news on the Kylian Mbappe injury front

Kylian Mbappe suddenly had to miss the second leg of the Champions League playoff round against Benfica with his left knee acting up, and it looks like he will miss the next Champions League match against Manchester City, too. Once again, Real Madrid will face Man City in the Champions League knockout stages, and while there was optimism at first that the French superstar would be able to feature in the first leg, it looks like that will be too soon of a comeback. According to a report from Spanish outlet Carrusel Deportivo, Mbappe will have to miss three more weeks with this latest left knee tweak, taking him out of the first leg vs. Pep Guardiola's men. Mbappe was already ruled out for Monday night's tough game against rivals Getafe, which was obvious, and he will also miss the ...
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Real Madrid’s No. 1 midfield transfer target could cost just 50M
27Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Real Madrid’s No. 1 midfield transfer target could cost just 50M

Real Madrid need to sign one more world-class midfielder, as their quality has dipped badly following the losses of legends Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. Vinicius Junior's old Ballon d'Or foe Rodri of Manchester City is their dream option right now. According to a report from Ramon Alvarez de Mon of Radio MARCA, Rodri is the player Real want in the middle of the park, and a deal for the Manchester City superstar could cost just 50 million euros. A fee that low for a Ballon d'Or winner in the defensive midfield seems almost unbelievable, but it makes sense when you look at the fact that Rodri had an ACL tear just two seasons ago, leading to a noticeable dip in athleticism and output. Plus, Rodri is about to be 30 years old this summer when June strikes, so he has limited future resal...
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Real Madrid are about to make another top prospect a regular starter
26Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Real Madrid are about to make another top prospect a regular starter

Real Madrid produce the highest volume of starting-caliber young prospects in European football, and they have already found another one in Thiago Pitarch. According to a report from MARCA, manager Alvaro Arbeloa is considering starting him in the coming matches, and Pitarch is expected to become a regular starter in the XI soon. This season, Real Madrid have already made 18-year-old playmaker Franco Mastantuono, striker Gonzalo Garcia, and right back David Jimenez key parts of the team, not wanting to miss out on the likes of Nico Paz and Alex Jimenez who are shining in other European leagues (and now Endrick, too). Victor Valdepenas is another player who has started for Real Madrid and even earned keen transfer interest from another elite European club in Arsenal over in the Premie...
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Vinicius Junior humbled Jose Mourinho further with an embarrassing new record
26Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Vinicius Junior humbled Jose Mourinho further with an embarrassing new record

Real Madrid fans will always love Jose Mourinho for how he led their club as manager in the early 2010s, but after his disgraceful comments minimizing racism, it felt good to watch Vinicius Junior sink him. Vinicius Jr. scored a brilliant opening goal that was shrouded by controversy afterwards in the first leg, and then he sealed the tie in the second leg with another goal on the break, meaning that he scored in both ties against Benfica. According to Madrid Xtra, that's actually a record. In addition to all the other history Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid made at Jose Mourinho's expense, Vini Jr. is the first player to ever score in both ties against a Mourinho-led side. Mourinho is a manager famously known for his hard-nosed defenses and stability, going back to his days at Po...
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Real Madrid get excellent Dean Huijsen injury news
26Feb By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Real Madrid get excellent Dean Huijsen injury news

Real Madrid star center back Dean Huijsen has been a vast upgrade for the team in the 2025/26 season, and while they did miss him in the second leg of the Champions League vs. Benfica, the Spanish international is set to return in time for the Round of 16 against either Sporting CP or Manchester City. According to a report from COPE, Huijsen will be fully ready for the Round of 16. In fact, they state that the star central defender will be able to make his return in La Liga on Mar. 7 against a dangerous Celta Vigo side, though he will miss the next game on Monday vs. the hard-nosed Getafe. Real Madrid can survive without Huijsen vs. Getafe, but the more attacking men from Vigo is a great spot for his return. And most importantly, Real Madrid won't be without him in the Champions Leag...
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