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Damian Lillard Rumored To Want a 2-Year $107 Million USD Extension
Damian Lillard, arguably the Portland Trail Blazers greatest powerhouses is reportedly looking for a two-year contract extension that would take the player into the 2026-27 season. According to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, negotiations are currently in the works with the six-time All-Star seeking a measurable contract extension that could lead to an NBA record deal of $55 million USD at 36-years-old. Wojnarowski writes, “Lillard wants a two-year, $107 million extension in July, and he and his agent need the next general manager to sell ownership on the idea…His desire for an extension into his advanced NBA years has turned into a battle for the franchise’s future, an existential threat to reshaping and redirecting the organization in a post-playoff reality.” While many may think that the con...
Football Betting Tips – Braga v Crvena preview & prediction
Braga would be eager to secure a much-needed win over Crvena in a bid to secure qualification to the last 32. Register an account at Betfred and bet £10 to get a £30 Free Bet. Braga v Crvena Match Preview Heading into this game, Sporting Braga know that they need to at least draw against the Serbian giants who have had a really great journey in the Europa League so far. Crvena, or the Red Star Belgrade, are on top of Group F with 10 points from five games. The Portuguese outfit on the other hand, are in second place and have nine points, followed closely by Midtjylland who need to beat Ludogorets and then hope for Crvena to do them a favor. The Serbians could still get knocked out of the competition and are thus likely to approach this encounter cautiously. They haven’t scored a ...
Football Betting Tips – Lazio v Galatasary preview & prediction
Unbeaten Galatasaray travel to Italy to take on Lazio in their final group game of the Europa League looking to keep their record intact. Register an account at Betfred and bet £10 to get a £30 Free Bet. Lazio v Galatasaray Match Preview Second place Lazio know that their fate is in their own hands as they welcome Galatasaray in a crucial Group E clash at the Stadio Olimpico. The Italian Serie A side are three points of first place and the 3-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow in their previous Europa League clash has helped a lot. Maurizio Sarri would be eager to see more consistency from his team that has blown hot and cold all season long. The Biancocelesti will be hoping to see Ciro Immobile return to the squad. The Italian international scored twice in the 3-1 win over Sampdor...
Football Betting Tips – Genk v Rapid Wien preview & prediction
Genk have an outside chance of finishing second in Group H as they host Rapid Wien on the final match day. Genk v Rapid Wien Match Preview Rapid Wien are already out of the competition which means that Genk will have more motivation to at least try at get a win and then hope for a more favorable outcome in the clash between West Ham and Dinamo Zagreb. If the Hammers defeat Zagreb and Genk win, the Belgians will go through to the last 32 while Zagreb will drop to the inaugural Europa Conference League. Genk head into this encounter in poor form, failing to win in their last five games in all competitions. John van den Brom was fired after the poor run of results and the Belgians are yet to appoint an official manager. Genk’s only win of the Europa League came against Rapid Wien so they woul...
Manchester United news: Six players added to Champions League squad
Several Manchester United academy stars could earn their debuts against Young Boys in the Champions League. The Red Devils have included Charlie Wellens, Charlie Savage, Bjorn Hardley, Sam Mather, Zidane Iqbal and Shola Shoretire in their squad (as per MEN). United have already qualified to the knockout stage of the European competition after they eased past Villarreal last month. With qualification secured, new boss Ralf Rangnick could feature several academy prospects in the upcoming Champions League match this week. Shoretire earned his senior debut in February against Newcastle United, leaving the bench late in the game to replace Marcus Rashford. Wellens is the son of Richie who once played for the Red Devils in 1999 and Savage’s father is the former Wale...
Manchester United news: Gerhard Struber explains why he rejected offer
New York Red Bulls coach Gerhard Struber claims he turned down the opportunity to join Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United. Rangnick was named as United’s interim manager last week and he managed to win his first game in charge against Crystal Palace. The German football expert had Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching staff in the dugout in Sunday’s match. However, he has been allowed to bring some staff on his own. And it is said that the 63-year-old contacted Struber earlier this week to enquire whether he would be keen to serve as his assistant coach at United. The two formerly worked together at RB Salzburg and Rangnick wanted a reunion with the Austrian at Old Trafford. However, Struber wasn’t willing to leave his current head coach role at New York Red Bulls a...
Football Betting Tips – Wolfsburg v Lille preview & prediction
Wolfsburg head into this Champions League encounter against Lille 1 at a moment when they’re struggling for form Register an account at Betfred and bet £10 to get a £30 Free Bet. Wolfsburg v Lille Match Preview Wolfsburg are currently at the bottom of their Group but a win over the French side would give them a great chance to move into second. Group G has been a very tightly fought one this time around and such have the results been that Wolfsburg cannot qualify for the Europa League. Florian Kohfeldt’s men made a great start to the season but seem to have unraveled in the last couple of months. Quite recently, they lost 2-0 to Seville and back home in the Bundesliga, they have lost back to back encounters with Borussia Dortmund and Mainz. Lille have started to find their feet u...
Mbappe Leads PSG To Club Brugge Victory- can PSG cope if he moves to Madrid?
Kylian Mbappe leads PSG to yet another victory on Tuesday to round off the group stage as Group A winners. Register an account at BetUK and bet £10 to get a £30 Free Bet. The 22-years old French Superstar, who may well be on his way to Real Madrid, ended the game with 2 goals and 1 assist. He was the best player on the pitch tonight. Paris Saint-Germain has come under fire for not doing enough in recent times. This criticism has targeted the front 3, with Neymar and Lionel Messi hardly pressing. However, what the trio lack in pressing, they make up for in their ability on the pitch as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe clearly showed today. Mbappe had stepped up to receive criticism before the match, saying that he understood that the team needed to do better. Nothing proves that the young lea...
Liverpool FC Transfer News: Paulo Dybala and Toni Kroos linked with Anfield move
Liverpool are looking to take advantage of contract situations and snap up a couple of bargains in the transfer market, at the end of this season. The Premier League giants are reportedly keeping tabs on the likes of Paulo Dybala and Toni Kroos. Reds keen on Dybala The Argentine striker will be out of contract at the end of this season and Liverpool are hoping to secure a pre-contract agreement with the 28-year-old as per Calciomercato. Dybala is undoubtedly one of the most talented attacking players around Europe right now and he could prove to be a quality addition to Liverpool’s attacking unit. The likes of Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have regressed massively over the past couple of seasons and Jurgen Klopp needs to bring in more quality and depth for his front three. Dybala can oper...
Football Betting Tips – Salzburg v Seville preview & prediction
Salzburg and Seville both know that they have an equal chance of going through to the next round of the Champions League on the final match day. Register an account at Betfred and bet £10 to get a £30 Free Bet. Salzburg v Seville Match Preview Matthias Jaissie’s Salzburg are currently in second place in the group and trail leaders Lille by just a point. Seville meanwhile, are in third place. The Austrians are already going through what has been a relentless schedule and the young squad is feeling the heat. Following their defeat to Lille, the Austrians relinquished their top spot. However, their fate is in their own hands and a good result against the Spaniards would seem them through to the next round. Seville on the other hand, still have hopes of a place in the Round of 16 aft...
Football Betting Tips – Atalanta v Villarreal preview & prediction
Atalanta and Villarreal both will be desperate for three points as they get ready for an encounter where three points are crucial for both sides. Register an account at Betfred and bet £10 to get a £30 Free Bet. Atalanta v Villarreal Match Preview Currently second in the Group standings, last year’s Europa League winners Villarreal will be hoping to ensure that they get the job done against Atalanta who are in third place but only a point behind them. La Dea on the other hand, know that they need to win this game if they hope to qualify for the next round of the competition. The Italians have managed just one win in their Champions League campaign so far. The Italians must be kicking themselves for being held to a 3-3 draw by Young Boys in Switzerland last time out. The Bergamo s...
Football Betting Tips – Bayern v Barcelona preview & prediction
Barcelona face a herculean task of defeating Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday in a bid to book their Round of 16 ticket. Register an account at Betfred and bet £10 to get a £30 Free Bet. Bayern Munich v Barcelona Match Preview Normally, you don’t get to see a team of Barcelona’s pedigree to take qualification down to the wire. However, such has been the Blaugrana’s plight in recent months. The Spaniards are in serious trouble in the league and desperately need a win in Germany in order to avoid the embarrassment of crashing out of the competition in group stages. Julian Nagelsmann’s men are already in the next round of the competition and they have done it in style, scoring 19 goals in five games. The reigning German champions love scoring 5-0 wins which does not b...
