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Just weeks after overcoming Junto Nakatani in a historic all-Japanese showdown, Naoya Inoue is being strongly linked with another ‘inevitable’ rivalry. A four-division world champion, Inoue is currently considered to be boxing’s pound-for-pound number one, with last month’s triumph over Nakatani regarded as a career-best win that cements his position in the top spot. Whilst many fans have want to see ‘The Monster’ move up in weight once more in an attempt to conquer as many divisions as possible, plenty are now instead hoping that he pumps the brakes and sticks around at 122lbs for a while longer. That is…
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has stressed the importance of needing to “feel loved” as he looks to help them enjoy World Cup success this summer.The tournament in North America got under way on Thursday as Mexico – hosts alongside USA and Canada – beat South Africa 2-0.England’s tournament does not get under way until next Wednesday, when they take on Croatia in Arlington, Texas.Bellingham was part of the England squad that reached the final of Euro 2024, where they were beaten by Spain.However, the national team – then managed by Gareth Southgate – were often accused of playing poorly in…
Turkey enter the 2026 World Cup priced at +10000 to lift the trophy at BetOnline, ranking 20th in a field of 48 teams. After a 24-year absence from the tournament, they arrive in Group D with genuine attacking talent and a qualifying record of six wins, one draw, and one loss, making turkey world cup odds a genuine conversation starter for outright bettors looking beyond the traditional favorites. The best available price to win the tournament outright is +10000 at BetOnline, with BetNow offering the shortest price in the market at +5000. For Group D, Turkey are priced at +188…
Mathieu controlled much of the contest with his speed, movement and sharp combinations, though Falcao enjoyed moments of success with his southpaw attack during the middle rounds. The former world title challenger remained competitive, but Mathieu’s youth and activity gradually took over. The finish came late in the eighth round when Mathieu landed a left hook before following up with a sustained assault that dropped Falcao. Although the Brazilian beat the count, referee Steve St-Germain brought the fight to a halt at the conclusion of the round. Falcao fell to 32-3 (21 KOs), while Mathieu added another notable name to…
Over in Los Angeles – where hosts USA will play two of their three group games – it has been a similar story with regards to promotion of the World Cup.There are banners on the streets coming out of Los Angeles Airport promoting ‘LA26’ and the tournament, while electronic billboards rotate the various members of the USA squad and a large mural in downtown LA features Argentina legend Lionel Messi. Some convenience stores also sell World Cup-related merchandise.However, for non-football fans it would be quite easy to be oblivious to the fact that the tournament is about to get under…
Wolves executive chairman Nathan Shi issues a statement explaining the decision to sack head coach Rob Edwards. At 11:34pm on Wednesday (10 June) night, Fabrizio Romano mentioned that “Wolves agreed a deal in principle to appoint Cesar Peixoto as new head coach”. He said that interest was “reported by O Jogo, with a verbal agreement in place and Peixoto to take over” having done an “excellent job at Gil Vicente with record results and seen among top talented young managers”. EXC: Several #Wolves players including new signing Kieran Trippier are angry at the sacking of manager Rob Edwards. More on…
There can be a tendency to fast-forward boxing matches when money, scheduling and prevailing agendas take precedence.If the equivalent act of telling everyone to hold their horses until Saturday night plays out for unbeaten two-division champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, his trainer and manager Robert Garcia is saying the ideal plan might not be to go directly to a fight versus undisputed junior-featherweight champion Naoya Inoue.Garcia has told BoxingScene this fight week that he’s more apt to want recent three-belt super-flyweight champion Rodriguez, 23-0 (16 KOs), to take an expected Saturday victory over WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas, 19-1-1 (11 KOs),…
France must battle with both heat and fatigue if they are to win the World Cup for a third time. Didier Deschamps’ squad have been in action more than any of the leading nations, with 1,341 matches totalling 98,895 minutes.Crystal Palace central defender Maxence Lacroix has the most starts (58) and minutes (5,009) of the France players, but the 26-year-old is only expected to be a squad pick for Les Bleus. Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise (65), coincidentally a former Palace player, has made the most appearances but by coming off the bench 12 times he is second on minutes…
Curaçao enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the longest shots in the tournament, priced at +250000 to lift the trophy at BetOnline. Ranked 46th of 48 teams in the outright market, the Caribbean island nation is making its first-ever World Cup appearance, drawn into Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast. For bettors, the realistic angle is not outright glory but which stage Curaçao exits and whether they can take points from at least one group opponent. The Curacao World Cup Odds reflect a team that is expected to exit in the group stage, yet the…
Ever since Amol Muzumdar took charge as head coach of the Indian Women’s team, he has not concealed his love for all-rounders: players who can provide their side with the cushion of at least two skills. Funnily, the team sheets for the Indian team against Sri Lanka in December last year had just two designated bowlers.That push made several batters roll their arms (remember Smriti Mandhana’s quirky action?) and also nudged specialist bowlers to get out of their one-dimensional path and learn to have a wider utility for the side, across both white-ball formats.The 2024 T20 World Cup in the…