&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could play the final game of his legendary career if 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; lose to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. The veteran quarterback is already thinking about what could happen with his future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I’m thinking about this week, but, obviously, I’m 42 years old and I’m on a one year deal. So, you know what the situation is. Whenever the season ends, I’ll be a free agent. So, that’ll give me a lot of options if I still want to play. I mean, not a lot of options, but there’ll be options (laughs). I would think maybe one or two if I decide that I still want to play.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Before the 2025 season, Rodgers clearly said in an interview on &lt;em&gt;The Pat McAfee Show&lt;/em&gt; that this would likely be his final year as a professional. However, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; champion no longer seems so certain about it now.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Aaron Rodgers retiring?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers has not confirmed his retirement, and in his comments ahead of the game between the Steelers and the Ravens, he sounded like a player who is considering all his options heading into the 2026 season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;The quarterback is very clear that he will be a free agent and that, due to his performances, he will have at least one or two offers on the table, which the star player will review with his family. One thing was very clear: Rodgers did not mention returning to Pittsburgh, and for the most part, the veteran spoke as if he was saying goodbye to the city and his teammates.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I’ve enjoyed this experience. Everybody in Pittsburgh has been fantastic to me on and off the field. It’s really what I was hoping for in this experience. It has been even better than I was hoping.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caleb-williams&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Caleb Williams&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; wants to become the &lt;strong&gt;first quarterback &lt;/strong&gt;in &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/strong&gt; history to throw for &lt;strong&gt;4,000 yards&lt;/strong&gt; in a single season. Now, head coach &lt;strong&gt;Ben Johnson&lt;/strong&gt; has sent him an &lt;strong&gt;honest message about pursuing that milestone&lt;/strong&gt; in Week 18.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As odd as it sounds, no quarterback in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bears&lt;/a&gt; history has ever recorded a 4,000-yard passing season. &lt;strong&gt;Caleb Williams has a chance to achieve it in Week 18&lt;/strong&gt;, but Ben Johnson does not believe the team should be focused on helping him reach that mark.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“If it were to happen &lt;strong&gt;that’d be great, but I think he would agree with me when I say our No. 1 objective is to win&lt;/strong&gt; this ball game,”&lt;/em&gt; Johnson said on Williams seeking the 4,000-yard mark. &lt;em&gt;“Whatever that takes, that’s our goal. We’ll see where it’s at at the end of the year. But that’s tertiary.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Can Caleb Williams reach the 4,000-yard mark in Week 18?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bears are set to face the Detroit Lions in Week 18 in a tough NFC North matchup. While &lt;strong&gt;Detroit has already been eliminated&lt;/strong&gt;, Chicago has not, and its final seed in the NFC is still undecided.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the &lt;strong&gt;Bears win&lt;/strong&gt;, they would &lt;strong&gt;secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC&lt;/strong&gt;. If they lose and the Eagles win against the Commanders, Chicago would fall to the No. 3 spot, which is why beating the Lions is crucial.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Entering Week 18, &lt;strong&gt;Caleb Williams is 270 yards away from reaching the 4,000-yard mark&lt;/strong&gt;. While that number is not impossible, it is still a challenge. Even though the Lions are eliminated, Williams may not have an easy path to that milestone.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In &lt;strong&gt;Week 2&lt;/strong&gt;, when the Bears and Lions faced each other earlier this season, &lt;strong&gt;Williams threw for 207 yards&lt;/strong&gt;. He has &lt;strong&gt;surpassed 270 passing yards only three times&lt;/strong&gt; this year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A more likely scenario&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While reaching 270 passing yards against Detroit seems difficult, &lt;strong&gt;Caleb Williams could still hit a more attainable milestone&lt;/strong&gt; and etch his name in Chicago Bears history.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Williams &lt;strong&gt;needs just 109 passing yards&lt;/strong&gt; to break the &lt;strong&gt;franchise single-season passing record&lt;/strong&gt;. That mark is currently held by &lt;strong&gt;Erik Kramer&lt;/strong&gt;, who threw for &lt;strong&gt;3,838 yards&lt;/strong&gt; in 1995.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;Jerry Jones experienced another disappointing 2025 season with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys&quot;&gt;Dallas Cowboys&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in which his plans did not bring success to the franchise. After trading Micah Parsons and receiving heavy criticism, the controversial owner believed that the arrivals of Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson would spark a push toward the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Two consecutive victories over the Philadelphia Eagles 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; put the Cowboys at a 6-5-1 record and positioned them as a possible contender after defeating the last two &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; participants.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the collapse began days later with a loss in Detroit, followed by defeats against the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, they have officially been eliminated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Dak Prescott playing for Cowboys against Giants?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Dak Prescott will play for the Cowboys against the Giants in Week 18. It’s a decision that has surprised the entire NFL, as with no playoff aspirations, Brian Schottenheimer is risking his star quarterback to a potential injury.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;However, in his first year as head coach, Schottenheimer’s idea is to establish a winning culture in Dallas and avoid at all costs having the team finish with a losing record. The message is clear.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Yeah, we plan on finishing strong and having Dak play. Again, get a chance to go 5-1 hopefully in the division and finish 8-8-1. That’s the plan as we’re looking at now.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Will Cowboys make coaching changes for next season?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Several reports indicate that the Dallas Cowboys will part ways with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, making it the major coaching change heading into the 2026 season. Brian Schottenheimer has his job secured, as he has made a strong impression on Jerry Jones.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Dallas Cowboys&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could not live up to expectations during the 2025 NFL season. Following the &lt;strong&gt;team’s ongoing struggles&lt;/strong&gt;, owner &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jerry-jones&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Jerry Jones&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has &lt;strong&gt;thrown &lt;/strong&gt;the &lt;strong&gt;coaching staff under the bus&lt;/strong&gt; ahead of what is expected to be a rebuild in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This season, the Cowboys underwent &lt;strong&gt;major changes&lt;/strong&gt;, especially within the coaching staff. &lt;strong&gt;Brian Schottenheimer took over as head coach&lt;/strong&gt; and, while his performance was not disastrous, serious questions have emerged about the rest of the staff.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the biggest issues for the Cowboys in 2025 was their defense, which is led by &lt;strong&gt;defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, rumors suggest that Eberflus may not return in 2026, and Jerry Jones has added fuel to those reports.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Jerry Jones gets real on Cowboys’ defensive struggles&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Cowboys still boast a &lt;strong&gt;powerful offense led by Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens&lt;/strong&gt;. While some tweaks could be made on that side of the ball, many believe the &lt;strong&gt;most urgent changes are needed on defense&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jerry Jones appears to agree. When addressing the team’s struggles, he did not mention Matt Eberflus by name, but the message was clear. As the defensive coordinator, &lt;strong&gt;Eberflus is the main person responsible for that unit and its performance&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Make no mistake about it, everybody had their finger in what we did out there defensively. Everybody,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Jones said, via the team’s website.&lt;em&gt; “And so it’s not just a one man blame at all, and I say that because therein lies what you got to sit down and figure out if what, &lt;strong&gt;if anything, you want to change. We’ll get to that pronto&lt;/strong&gt; . . . It is rare when you have one coach or one player that is the cause or the solution to the problem. And that’s the main thing I’d like to emphasize. &lt;strong&gt;We’re trying to solve the problem&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;This season, &lt;strong&gt;Dallas lost Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers&lt;/strong&gt;, parting ways with their biggest defensive star. Eberflus expressed confidence in the defense’s ability to succeed without Parsons, but the results did not meet expectations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Cowboys struggled defensively across the board, both on the defensive line and in the secondary. While the offense often performed at a high level, the &lt;strong&gt;defense consistently failed to stop opponents and keep pace with Prescott’s unit&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who will be the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator in 2026?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Jerry Jones and Brian Schottenheimer decide to move on from Matt Eberflus, the &lt;strong&gt;Cowboys could target one of the most sought-after defensive coaches&lt;/strong&gt; in the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Reports suggest Dallas would be interested in &lt;strong&gt;hiring Brian Flores as defensive coordinator for 2026&lt;/strong&gt;. However, prying him away from the Minnesota Vikings may be difficult, as Flores has done an outstanding job with the team since joining them in 2023.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin confirmed that Darnell Washington will not be available for 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; against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. The tight end suffered a serious injury during the loss to the Cleveland Browns. &lt;em&gt;“Darnell Washington is out. He had surgery on his broken arm.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Washington has become the most important player at that position throughout the 2025 season, surpassing names such as Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth. His absence will be a major blow for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the entire offense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Precisely, the depth on the roster at tight end is something that made Tomlin optimistic ahead of the game against the Ravens. For the Steelers, this is the final call if they want to keep fighting for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Did Darnell Washington get hurt?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yes. Darnell Washington was injured in the game against Cleveland after fracturing an arm. Although all reports indicate that he would be out for the rest of the season even if the Steelers make the playoffs, Mike Tomlin is only thinking about the short term. &lt;em&gt;“He’s not available to us this week. That’s really all the information that I was concerned about as we formulate a plan. This is a one week season for us.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Can the Steelers win the AFC North?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yes. The Steelers can win the AFC North with a victory next Sunday over the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. That would give them the No. 4 seed in the conference and a home game in the Wild Card round.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In the midst of offseason speculation surrounding the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, reports have linked the team to potential interest in Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, two notable names that could bolster their roster next season. Adding to their offseason activity, the Blue Jays have reportedly signed a new player to their minor league roster from the &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland Guardians&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt;‘s Alden Gonzalez reports that &lt;strong&gt;the Blue Jays have inked right-handed pitcher Nic Enright to a two-year minor league contract. &lt;/strong&gt;Gonzalez stated regarding the reported latest acquisition from the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-guardians&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Guardians&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, it is noted that Enright will be sidelined until the 2027 MLB season due to recovery from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent after last season. Despite this setback, &lt;strong&gt;the two-year minor league agreement represents an attempt at a major league comeback for Enright in future seasons.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The decision to sign an injured player who will miss the 2026 season has sparked debate. Nevertheless,&lt;strong&gt; the Blue Jays’ reported acquisition of Enright taps into the promising potential he showcased&lt;/strong&gt; during his impressive 2025 season with the Guardians.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554476_Nic-Enright-looks-on_e7c618ad.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Nic Enright looks on&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554495&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Nic Enright #94 of the Cleveland Guardians poses.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Enright’s 2025 season stats with the Guardians&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Enright contributed significantly to a Guardians roster that aimed to make waves in the postseason. Unfortunately, &lt;strong&gt;they fell short in the Wild Card Series, suffering a 3-0 defeat to the Detroit Tigers.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Enright’s performance during the regular season instilled hope among fans for a more successful postseason run. &lt;strong&gt;Here are his standout stats from the 2025 season:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Games (G): 27&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;ERA: 2.03&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Innings Pitched (IP): 31.0&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;W-L Record: 2–1&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strikeouts (SO): 30&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WHIP: 1.16&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Saves (SV): 1&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have navigated a turbulent offseason marked by roster turnover at both the major- and minor-league levels. While much of the attention has focused on headline departures and potential blockbuster additions, quieter moves have also begun to reshape the organization’s depth.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of those developments surfaced this week, as veteran outfielder &lt;strong&gt;José Azocar&lt;/strong&gt; reportedly landed with an &lt;strong&gt;NL East rival&lt;/strong&gt;. After electing free agency earlier in November, Azocar has agreed to a minor league contract with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-braves&quot;&gt;Atlanta Braves&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, a deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;Just Baseball&lt;/em&gt;’s Aram Leighton, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The Braves and OF José Azocar have agreed to a Minor League deal… Includes an invite to Spring Training&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt; The move ends Azocar’s brief but eventful stint within the Mets organization.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Azocar’s short stay in Queens&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A&lt;strong&gt;zocar appeared in just 12 games for the Mets at the major-league level&lt;/strong&gt;, spending most of the season with Triple-A Syracuse. Claimed off waivers in September 2024, the outfielder bounced between roster decisions, including multiple designations for assignment, before ultimately choosing free agency.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554389_azocar_47eb7798.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554398&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;José Azocar #30 with the Mets reacts while rounding the bases. Rich Storry/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite limited opportunities in New York, Azocar showed solid on-base skills during his brief &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; run, posting a .&lt;strong&gt;278/.350/.278 slash line&lt;/strong&gt;. His value was more evident in Triple-A, where he contributed power and speed, recording &lt;strong&gt;four home runs, 28 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases across 71 games.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Braves add experienced depth&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For &lt;strong&gt;Atlanta&lt;/strong&gt;, the signing represents a low-risk depth addition with upside. Azocar brings versatility, speed, and familiarity with the division, along with experience from 228 career &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; games since debuting in 2022.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While unlikely to impact the &lt;strong&gt;Mets’ major-league plans directly&lt;/strong&gt;, the move underscores how offseason maneuvering continues to play out quietly across the division. For New York, it is another reminder that roster stability remains a work in progress as the organization reshapes both its present and future.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;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; have recently made headlines for their quiet approach to offseason roster additions. With no significant signings from the free agent pool, the Yankees are reportedly facing challenges in their search for top executive talent ahead of the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;MLB insider&lt;/em&gt; Francis Romero reports that the Yankees are actively seeking a new Director of International Scouting. &lt;em&gt;“Several candidates have been considered, &lt;strong&gt;but sources indicate that the search has taken longer than anticipated&lt;/strong&gt;, contributing to a growing sense of uncertainty within the department,”&lt;/em&gt; Romero disclosed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This situation has understandably hampered their ability to harness international talent, &lt;strong&gt;impacting their potential to bring fresh faces onto the roster for the next season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Tensions have heightened over &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-ny-yankees-phillies-and-ny-mets-confront-surprise-contender-in-imai-pursuit&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tatsuya Imai for the Yankees with reports of a new contender in the bidding&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, further unsettling the fanbase amid a generally uneventful offseason. Meanwhile, rival teams have been busy announcing marquee signings for the 2026 MLB season.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554474_New-York-Yankees-1_3a04d974.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;New York Yankees&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-299550&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;The logo of the New York Yankees on the uniform.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees’ reported ongoing roster addition efforts&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Amidst their quest to appoint a Director of International Scouting, the Yankees have also been&lt;strong&gt; linked to numerous rumors involving prospective player acquisitions for 2026.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cody Bellinger – OF/1B: Top Priority&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tatsuya Imai – SP: High Interest&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Austin Hays – OF: Fallback Option&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kazuma Okamoto – 1B/3B: Rumored Target&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These four players, alongside decisions concerning figures like Amed Rosario, remain the focal point of ongoing speculation. The Yankees’ fanbase eagerly awaits the official unveiling of the 2026 roster,&lt;strong&gt; hopeful for impactful enhancements to their beloved team.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Some time ago, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/juan-soto&quot;&gt;Juan Soto&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s move from the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; to the &lt;strong&gt;Mets&lt;/strong&gt; was a major headline, putting the spotlight squarely on what the Dominican star would do next in Queens. However, his early days with the team proved more challenging than expected.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although he ultimately put together an outstanding season statistically, Soto admitted that he struggled to find his footing early on, and a former MLB star with a similar Mets background &lt;strong&gt;played a key role in helping him through it: Carlos Beltran.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;He shared that the same thing happened to him once when he was really struggling in New York&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Soto said during an interview on &lt;em&gt;Siendo Honestos&lt;/em&gt; with Katherine Hernandez, as translated by &lt;em&gt;The Post. “Everyone was piling on and the pressure was intense. To get through it, he started carrying a card with all his stats written on it.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Every time he looked at it, he reminded himself: this is who I am as a player, not the version everyone else is trying to paint. That simple mental reset helped him break out of the slump.”&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554450_carlos-beltran_aeeb87ee.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Carlos Beltran&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554469&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt; Carlos Beltran talks after being introduced as manager of the New York Mets.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Soto regained his form&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Juan Soto’s debut season with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;was a tale of two halves&lt;/strong&gt;, proving why he was worth every penny of his historic 15-year, $765 million contract. After bolting from the Bronx to Queens, the four-time All-Star initially struggled to find his rhythm, battling a slow start that saw him hitting just .241 with three home runs and 12 RBIs through the end of April.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/ny-mets-juan-soto-shares-his-lack-of-surprise-about-pete-alonsos-transition-to-the-orioles&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;However, as the weather warmed, so did Soto’s bat; &lt;strong&gt;he silenced restless fans at Citi Field&lt;/strong&gt; by putting together a monster campaign that saw him set new career highs with &lt;strong&gt;43 home runs and 38 stolen bases.&lt;/strong&gt; His remarkable recovery led him to a third-place finish in the National League MVP race, as he anchored the Mets’ lineup and solidified his status as one of the premier offensive forces in baseball.&lt;/p&gt;







&lt;h2&gt;Beltran’s legacy in Queens&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carlos-beltran&quot;&gt;Carlos Beltran&lt;/a&gt;‘s legacy with the Mets &lt;strong&gt;serves as a powerful reminder that elite talent often requires time to adjust to the bright lights of New York.&lt;/strong&gt; Despite earning an All-Star nod in 2005, his debut season was marred by career lows and a traumatic on-field collision that hindered his production. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, Beltran silenced his critics the following year by &lt;strong&gt;launching an elite three-year stretch where he averaged 33 home runs and 113 RBIs&lt;/strong&gt; while securing three consecutive Gold Gloves, ultimately cementing his status as one of the greatest all-around players in franchise history.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have remained on the periphery of the &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt; sweepstakes throughout the offseason, largely because they are one of the few organizations capable of absorbing a contract of that magnitude. Still, as the calendar winds down, Tucker’s market has shown little momentum.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Along with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt;, the Mets were initially viewed as a logical fit for Tucker, who is expected to command a deal in the range of &lt;strong&gt;10 years and $400 million&lt;/strong&gt;. That price point has effectively narrowed the field to big-market clubs willing to make a franchise-altering commitment.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After trading &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brandon-nimmo&quot;&gt;Brandon Nimmo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; earlier this winter, speculation grew that New York could pivot toward a marquee outfielder. However, a recent update suggests the Mets’ chances of landing Tucker may be more remote than once believed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mets’ stance on Tucker&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;MLB insider &lt;strong&gt;Jon Heyman offered a tempered assessment of the situation&lt;/strong&gt; while speaking on a &lt;em&gt;Bleacher Report &lt;/em&gt;live stream, casting doubt on how realistic a Mets–Tucker pairing truly is at this stage.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554295_Kyle-Tucker-running_30447e4e.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Kyle Tucker running&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-541283&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs in action. Michael Reaves/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;That’s a long way away if even a possibility,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman said, indicating that while the Mets were once firmly in the conversation, the path to a deal now appears increasingly uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/ny-yankees-could-face-major-shortstop-decision-amid-ongoing-cody-bellinger-rumors&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h3&gt;What it means for New York&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Mets have already endured a turbulent offseason, parting ways with several long-tenured players, including &lt;strong&gt;Jeff McNeil&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Edwin Díaz&lt;/strong&gt;, and Nimmo. For now, Tucker remains available—but the Mets’ role in that pursuit appears far less certain than it once did.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69555c6de2d53b59fb2f074d&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think the Mets should make a serious push to sign Kyle Tucker this offseason?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

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NY Mets' chances of landing Tucker clarified in latest update

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; concluded 2025 having achieved the primary goal he set out for with &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt;. The Argentine led the Herons to their &lt;strong&gt;first-ever MLS Cup&lt;/strong&gt; in franchise history following a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final. However, his individual performance was also elite, allowing him to lead a prestigious ranking where &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is nowhere to be found among the top 10.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Argentine finished the year as the &lt;strong&gt;sport’s top assist provider&lt;/strong&gt;, recording a total of &lt;strong&gt;29 assists&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;54 appearances&lt;/strong&gt;. This performance proved his playmaking skills remain intact and solidified his status as the all-time leader in soccer history with &lt;strong&gt;407 career assists&lt;/strong&gt;. This year, Messi recorded 26 assists with Inter Miami, with the remaining three coming while playing for the Argentine National Team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While playmaking is not necessarily Cristiano Ronaldo’s primary strength, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-vs-cristiano-ronaldo-who-scored-more-goals-in-2025&quot;&gt;the Argentine even surpassed the Portuguese star in the 2025 goalscoring charts&lt;/a&gt;, recording &lt;strong&gt;46 goals&lt;/strong&gt; compared to the &lt;strong&gt;41 CR7&lt;/strong&gt; managed across all competitions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the list of top assist providers, Messi is followed by Al Sadd international &lt;strong&gt;Akram Afif&lt;/strong&gt;, who recorded &lt;strong&gt;27 assists&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;47 matches&lt;/strong&gt; between the Qatari national team and his club. Rounding out the podium is Danish international &lt;strong&gt;Anders Dreyer&lt;/strong&gt;, a key figure in San Diego FC’s inaugural MLS season, who recorded &lt;strong&gt;26 assists&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;74 matches&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554537_de-paul-messi-2_95063ca6.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554538&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Rodrigo De Paul celebrates a goal assisted by Lionel Messi. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Michael Olise assist controversy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following the final tally to identify the top assist provider of 2025, a situation arose that sparked significant debate. The specialized data and statistics site &lt;strong&gt;Transfermarkt&lt;/strong&gt; shared a ranking placing Bayern Munich forward &lt;strong&gt;Michael Olise&lt;/strong&gt; in the top spot with &lt;strong&gt;30 assists&lt;/strong&gt;, but there is a catch.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-vs-lionel-messi-hows-the-race-to-1000-goals-entering-2026&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        


&lt;p&gt;The selection criteria used by Transfermarkt differs from the standard used by other outlets. For certain platforms like this one, &lt;strong&gt;a player who is fouled for a penalty is credited with an assist if the subsequent spot-kick is converted.&lt;/strong&gt; This same discrepancy affects Lamine Yamal, who is ranked third by Transfermarkt based on their specific criteria.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;World’s top assist leaders in 2025&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These rankings are based on direct passes leading to goals across both club and national team competitions. While specialized portals like Transfermarkt may show different totals due to including “earned penalties,” the standard sports data criteria place Lionel Messi at the top of the global leaderboard.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rank&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Teams&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Assists&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Matches&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Inter Miami / Argentina&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;29&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;54&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Akram Afif&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Al Sadd / Qatar&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;28&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;47&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;3&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Anders Dreyer&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;San Diego FC / Denmark&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;26&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;74&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Xherdan Shaqiri&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Basel / Switzerland&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;25&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;51&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;5&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Rayan Cherki&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Manchester City / France&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;24&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;66&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;6&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Michael Olise&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Bayern Munich / France&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;24&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;53&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;7&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Christos Tzolis&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Club Brugge / Greece&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;24&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;67&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;8&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Riyad Mahrez&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Al-Ahli / Algeria&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;23&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;60&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;9&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Lamine Yamal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;FC Barcelona / Spain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;23&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;54&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Alexis Vega&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Toluca / Mexico&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;21&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;69&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;11&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Bradley Barcola&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;PSG / France&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;21&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot; data-align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;57&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Since &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;’&lt;strong&gt;s&lt;/strong&gt; move to &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt; in late 2022, the league has seen exponential growth, drawing fans from around the globe and attracting top-tier talent to the &lt;strong&gt;Saudi Pro League&lt;/strong&gt;. The impact has been so significant that &lt;strong&gt;FIFA&lt;/strong&gt; has confirmed &lt;strong&gt;Saudi Arabia&lt;/strong&gt; will host the &lt;strong&gt;2034 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, with &lt;strong&gt;Gianni Infantino&lt;/strong&gt; offering a bold prediction for the league’s future in light of the news.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Portuguese forward has always been vocal in his defense of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-pro-league&quot;&gt;Saudi Pro League&lt;/a&gt;, even claiming the level of competition in Saudi Arabia is superior to that of leagues like &lt;strong&gt;France&lt;/strong&gt; or his native &lt;strong&gt;Portugal&lt;/strong&gt;. While those remarks drew considerable criticism, Infantino appears to side with Ronaldo when discussing the league’s massive trajectory.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In an interview with &lt;em&gt;Arab News’ Asharq Al-Awsat&lt;/em&gt;, the FIFA president stated that “&lt;em&gt;the Kingdom has become a major hub on the global soccer stage”&lt;/em&gt; and expressed his belief that it is “&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;on track to become one of the top three leagues in the world&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;”.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Along those same lines, the Italian official continued to praise the rapid growth the Saudi Pro League is experiencing, describing it as “&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;a domestic league with a global flavor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;”. Nearly all of this growth is linked back to Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Al Nassr, as his signing paved the way for other stars like Neymar to begin their own adventures in the Middle East.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554504_cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-1_e72515c0.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-521228&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo with Al Nassr teammate Kingsley Coman. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Infantino on the 2034 World Cup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In an official statement, FIFA revealed that Saudi Arabia was the only nation to officially submit a bid to host the 2034 World Cup. As a result, it was confirmed that the country will serve as the host for that edition of the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Speaking with Asharq Al-Awsat regarding the selection of the Middle Eastern nation as the 2034 host, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gianni-infantino&quot;&gt;Infantino&lt;/a&gt; described Saudi Arabia as “&lt;em&gt;a welcoming country with a rich culture, delicious cuisine, and remarkable people&lt;/em&gt;”.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also made reference about Saudi Arabia’s participation in the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, which will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, featuring a unique format with 48 teams in the competition.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the interview, Infantino touched on their chances in the tournament, where the team will share &lt;strong&gt;Group H&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;strong&gt;Spain, Uruguay&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Cape Verde&lt;/strong&gt;. The FIFA president did not rule out the possibility of the Asian side surprising the stronger favorites, much like they did against Argentina in Qatar 2022.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt; have had a great 2025, where both were crowned champions during the year, with great performances. They also stood out individually, managing to enter the top ten of the highest goalscorers in 2025, leaving the race to 1,000 goals more alive than ever heading into 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To achieve the milestone of being the first player in the history of soccer to reach the 1,000 goals mark, it is Ronaldo who holds the advantage and it seems that he will be the one in charge of setting this record in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Al Nassr captain scored a brace in the victory against Al Akhdoud for the Saudi Pro League, and then &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-cristiano-ronaldo-scores-to-give-al-nassr-a-2-1-lead-vs-al-ettifaq-in-the-saudi-pro-league&quot;&gt;scored in the draw against Al Ettifaq for the last match of 2025&lt;/a&gt;. In this way, Ronaldo scored 41 goals this year and has &lt;strong&gt;957 goals&lt;/strong&gt; in his professional career, leaving him only 43 goals away from setting a new record in the sport.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the side of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;, the Argentine also had an incredible year with eye-popping numbers where he recorded 46 goals in 2025 across all competitions, thus totaling &lt;strong&gt;896 goals&lt;/strong&gt; in his professional career. The Inter Miami captain is the only direct competitor to the Portuguese in the race to 1,000 goals, which seems to have its conclusion in 2026.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554482_lionel-messi-1-2_1acaa18b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Lionel Messi&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-532666&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite recording impressive numbers in 2025, they remained far behind &lt;strong&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/strong&gt; in the year’s scoring charts. The Real Madrid forward dominated the nets, recording &lt;strong&gt;66 goals&lt;/strong&gt; across all competitions and finishing as the year’s top goalscorer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ronaldo and Messi’s primary objectives for 2026&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Looking ahead to 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo enters the year with a clear set of high-stakes goals. At 40 years old, and having frequently hinted at his eventual retirement, the Portuguese icon is likely facing his final opportunity to capture the one trophy that has eluded him: &lt;strong&gt;the 2026 FIFA World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;. Leading Portugal into North America, Ronaldo will aim to secure the ultimate prize for his country after a lifetime of record-breaking success.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond the international stage, Ronaldo remains hungry &lt;strong&gt;for his first official piece of silverware with Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt;. Since arriving in Saudi Arabia in late 2022, he has yet to lift an official trophy. While he led the club to an Arab Club Champions Cup victory in 2023, that tournament is classified as an exhibition by FIFA and the AFC.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other side of the legendary rivalry, Lionel Messi heads into 2026 at age 38 with a historic mission of his own. The Inter Miami captain is expected to lead &lt;strong&gt;Argentina&lt;/strong&gt; as they defend their 2022 World Cup crown in what will likely be his final tournament appearance. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In doing so, Messi will join Ronaldo in a historic feat: &lt;strong&gt;becoming the only players in the history of the sport to feature in six different World Cups&lt;/strong&gt;. For the Argentine maestro, 2026 is about more than just records; it’s a chance to go out on top as a back-to-back world champion.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The 2025 calendar year has officially come to a close for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;, marking a very successful year for both stars. The Argentine led &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; to an &lt;strong&gt;MLS Cup title&lt;/strong&gt; victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, while the &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt; forward guided &lt;strong&gt;Portugal&lt;/strong&gt; to a &lt;strong&gt;UEFA Nations League&lt;/strong&gt; championship against Spain, leading many to wonder which of the two legends won more trophies this year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The truth is that both &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt; and Lionel Messi each walked away with &lt;strong&gt;just a single trophy in 2025&lt;/strong&gt;: the aforementioned Nations League title for Portugal and the MLS Cup for Inter Miami. Despite the count sitting at one apiece, both championships held immense significance for the veteran superstars.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Messi was the central figure in Inter Miami’s historic &lt;strong&gt;first-ever &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls&quot;&gt;MLS&lt;/a&gt; Cup victory&lt;/strong&gt;. The Herons captain also took home the &lt;strong&gt;MLS Golden Boot&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;regular-season MVP&lt;/strong&gt;, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in back-to-back seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Messi had a prime opportunity to add even more silverware to his trophy case, Inter Miami fell short in the &lt;strong&gt;Leagues Cup final&lt;/strong&gt;. They were shut out 3-0 by the Seattle Sounders, leaving the Argentine with just one title on the year.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251231_BUS_554434_lionel-messi-inter-miami_10539fe9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;messi with a medal&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-483125&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi with the Runners-up medal after the 2025 Leagues&amp;nbsp;Cup&amp;nbsp;Final. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other side of the globe, the Al Nassr captain led Portugal to their &lt;strong&gt;second &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uefa-nations-league&quot;&gt;UEFA Nations League&lt;/a&gt; title&lt;/strong&gt;, defeating Spain on penalties in the final. With this championship, Cristiano Ronaldo snapped &lt;strong&gt;the longest trophy drought of his legendary career&lt;/strong&gt;, having gone &lt;strong&gt;four years&lt;/strong&gt; without a title since winning the 2021 Coppa Italia with Juventus.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The debate over the MLS Conference title&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Before hoisting the MLS Cup, Lionel Messi and company dominated New York City FC in a 5-1 rout to claim the Eastern Conference title. This victory sparked a wave of debate among fans and analysts regarding whether the win counts as an official trophy or is simply a ceremonial achievement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the conference title is a significant milestone that is etched into the franchise’s history and celebrated with a trophy presentation, &lt;strong&gt;Major League Soccer does not categorize it as a major official title&lt;/strong&gt;. Consequently, the 2025 calendar year officially concludes with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi walking away with one major trophy apiece.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The 16 teams advancing to the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;AFCON&lt;/a&gt; 2025&lt;/strong&gt; knockout stage will be finalized this Wednesday, December 31. In Group F, &lt;strong&gt;Cameroon&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Mozambique&lt;/strong&gt; face off in a match that will determine exactly where each team lands in the final standings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Currently, &lt;strong&gt;Ivory Coast&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cameroon&quot;&gt;Cameroon&lt;/a&gt; share the top of the group with &lt;strong&gt;four points&lt;/strong&gt; each, while Mozambique sit just behind with &lt;strong&gt;three&lt;/strong&gt;. Crucially, none of these three teams are at risk of being eliminated today. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Along with the Ivorians, Cameroon and Mozambique &lt;strong&gt;have already mathematically secured their places in the next round&lt;/strong&gt;. This is due to &lt;strong&gt;Gabon’s&lt;/strong&gt; failure to earn a single point in their first two matches, which has already resulted in their elimination.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Gabon could technically tie Mozambique on points if they defeat Ivory Coast and Cameroon win their match, it would not change the outcome for the &lt;em&gt;Mambas&lt;/em&gt;. In the event of a tie in points, the tournament’s first tiebreaker is the &lt;strong&gt;head-to-head record&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;between the teams&lt;/strong&gt;. Since Mozambique defeated Gabon 3-2 on Matchday 2, they hold the advantage and are guaranteed to advance regardless of today’s results.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Cameroon win vs Mozambique?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Cameroon secure a victory over Mozambique, the squad led by David Pagou &lt;strong&gt;will put itself in a strong position to win Group F&lt;/strong&gt;. However, its ultimate ranking depends on the parallel result of the Ivory Coast versus Gabon match. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;If the Ivorians fail to win their game, Cameroon will clinch the top spot outright. Conversely, if Ivory Coast also win, the group winner will be determined by the &lt;strong&gt;goal difference&lt;/strong&gt; between the &lt;em&gt;Elephants&lt;/em&gt; and the &lt;em&gt;Indomitable Lions&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Cameroon and Mozambique tie?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the match between Cameroon and Mozambique ends in a draw, Mozambique will officially qualify for the Round of 16 &lt;strong&gt;as the best third-placed team in Group F.&lt;/strong&gt; This result would leave the fight for the top spot exclusively between Cameroon and Ivory Coast.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Indomitable Lions would clinch the group title if Ivory Coast suffer a loss to Gabon in their simultaneous fixture. However, a win for the Elephants would see them leapfrog Cameroon to take first place.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the event that both Group F matches end in a tie, the group winner will be decided &lt;strong&gt;by goal difference between Cameroon and Ivory Coast&lt;/strong&gt; to break their deadlock at the top of the standings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Cameroon lose vs Mozambique?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Mozambique manage to pull off an upset victory today against Cameroon, &lt;strong&gt;they could finish as the leaders of Group F&lt;/strong&gt;, leaving the Indomitable Lions as the best third-placed team of the group. This scenario would require Ivory Coast to fail in securing a win against Gabon.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, an Ivory Coast victory would end Mozambique’s hopes of taking the top seed. In that case, a win for Mozambique would secure them second place in the group, setting them up for a high-stakes Round of 16 showdown against &lt;strong&gt;South Africa&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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