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FIFA president Gianni Infantino showing Donald Trump the World Cup trophy

FIFA Announces Major Increase in 2026 World Cup Prize Fund and Youth Tournament Expansion

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: FIFA confirmed a record $727 million prize fund for the 2026 World Cup The World Cup champions will secure $50 million, with runners-up... Read more
Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan

Maignan Focused on Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Final Amid Speculation Over Milan Future

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Milan will face Serie A title holders Napoli in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final on Thursday evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Mike Maignan declined... Read more
Enzo Maresca hugging Estevao

Chelsea Suffer Further Setback as Estevao Ruled Out for Newcastle Visit with Injury

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Estevao Willian has been ruled out of Chelsea’s fixture at Newcastle on Sunday due to a muscle injury Manager Enzo Maresca has not... Read more
Milan striker Santiago Gimenez

Santiago Giménez Faces Extended Absence as Milan Striker Opts for Surgery

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Santiago Giménez will require surgery and is set to miss another 6-8 weeks The Mexican striker has been sidelined since the end... Read more
Neymar Jr. pointing to Santos' badge

Neymar and Santos Agree to Six-Month Extension Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Neymar and Santos have reached a preliminary agreement to extend his contract for six months, keeping him at the club until the 2026 World... Read more
Former Barcelona player and head coach Xavi Hernandez

Xavi Hernández Linked to Potential Chelsea Manager Role Amidst Maresca Uncertainty

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Reports have emerged suggesting Xavi Hernández could be in line to manage Chelsea if Enzo Maresca steps down The Chelsea hierarchy reportedly expressed... Read more
Ousmane Dembele

Ousmane Dembélé Claims Top Spot at FIFA The Best Awards for 2025

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Ousmane Dembélé was crowned No. 1 in the FIFA The Best awards for 2025 The Paris Saint-Germain forward netted 35 goals and... Read more
Cardiff player trying to pass the ball during the match against Chelsea

Super Subs Seal Chelsea’s Comeback Against Cardiff for Carabao Cup Semi-Final Berth

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Chelsea progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 3:1 victory over Cardiff City on December 16, 2025 Alejandro Garnacho scored twice... Read more
Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku Rejoins Napoli Squad After 124-Day Layoff

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Romelu Lukaku resumed training with Napoli on Monday morning after 124 days sidelined by injury The Belgian forward is set to be included in... Read more
David Alaba

Galatasaray Emerge as Favourites to Sign David Alaba

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Real Madrid have decided not to extend David Alaba’s contract, making him a free agent this summer Galatasaray have formally shown interest in... Read more
Alperen Sengun guarding Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic’s 12th Triple-Double Secures Nuggets’ Overtime Triumph Against Rockets in Western Showdown

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Nikola Jokic recorded 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 12th triple-double of the season Denver Nuggets edged the... Read more
Lauri Markkanen dunking the ball

Utah Jazz Overcome Dallas Mavericks 140-133 in Overtime

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Keyonte George racked up 37 points, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 33 to help Utah Jazz secure a 140-133 overtime victory against the Dallas... Read more
Three Detroit Pistons players trying to stop Jaylen Brown

Cade Cunningham Leads Pistons to Impressive Victory Over Celtics in Boston

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Cade Cunningham delivered 32 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons secured a 112-105 win against the Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown led... Read more
Roma players celebrate after scoring against Como

Roma Prevail 1-0 Over Como to Maintain Serie A Title Pursuit

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Roma secured a 1:0 victory over Como in the 15th round of Serie A last night, strengthening their title ambitions This result extended... Read more
Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano

Paris Saint-Germain in Position to Match Upamecano’s Salary Demands

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Dayot Upamecano will become eligible to sign a pre-contract with another club in just over two weeks PSG and Real Madrid have shown... Read more
Juventus players celebrate after scoring against Udinese

Juventus Shares Surge as Tether Tables €1.1bn Acquisition Bid

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Juventus’s share price rose by 12.7% on Monday morning following Tether’s €1.1bn takeover bid Tether’s offer proposed to acquire... Read more
Antoine Semenyo and Bruno Fernandes

Bournemouth Set for Challenging Test at Old Trafford as Manchester United Target Top Six Push

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Manchester United will host Bournemouth at Old Trafford later today, with Simon Hooper appointed as referee The Red Devils hold seventh place with 25... Read more
Fiorentina head coach Paolo Vanoli and team players

Vanoli’s Future Under Scrutiny as Fiorentina’s Winless Run Puts Serie B Fears in Sight

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: On Sunday, Fiorentina suffered a home defeat to Verona, extending their winless Serie A streak to 15 matches Fiorentina have secured just 6 points... Read more
Referee intervenes between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks

L.A. Lakers Edge Phoenix Suns 116-114 as LeBron James Sinks Clutch Free Throws

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: LeBron James secured victory by hitting two late free throws with 3.9 seconds remaining on Sunday night Los Angeles Lakers overcame the Phoenix... Read more
Dennis Schroeder dribbles the ball guarded by Bones Hyland

Randle Powers Timberwolves to 117-103 Victory Over Kings in Edwards’ Absence

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Julius Randle delivered 24 points and nine rebounds as Minnesota defeated Sacramento 117-103 The Timberwolves have now won seven of their last eight... Read more
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