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Real Madrid no longer wants Mbappe

October 14, 2022 No Comments

Real Madrid is no longer interested in a move for Kylian Mbappe after he snubbed them in the summer to stay at PSG. The striker had been the subject of a £154million offer from the Spanish champions, but he eventually chose to stay in Ligue 1 with his present club and signed a new three-year deal. He was promised so many things in the summer before he agreed to the new contract, but it seems the Ligue 1 side has not kept their word and the striker is unhappy now. This has led to speculation that he could leave them at the end of this year and Madrid is one of the few clubs that can afford him. However, a report on Matchplug reveals Los Blancos no longer consider him a player they want to add to their squad. He is now expected to stay in Paris until the summer when he could move to Liverpool or any other suitor.

Newcastle United wants a top Brazilian youngster

October 14, 2022 No Comments

Vasco de Gama’s highly-rated teenage midfielder Andrey Santos is the subject of transfer interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies and the new-rich of the Premier League and they now have the financial muscle to compete with the top clubs in England. They beat all-comers to land Bruno Guimaraes last season and will now target more Brazilian talents, from the South American country itself. Matchplug understands the latest player to catch their attention is Santos who is helping his team in the Brazilian second division. They look set to make a swift return to Serie A and he is one reason they can be considered that good. The 18-year-old has played 29 games for them this year and it shows how important he is to their game plan. It remains unclear how much his team will demand for his signature, but Newcastle is prepared to splash the cash to sign him.

Harry Kane committed to Tottenham despite Bayern Munich interest

October 13, 2022 No Comments

England striker, Harry Kane insists he is focused on helping Tottenham at the moment despite an important interest in his signature from Bayern Munich. The striker is one of the best forwards in the world and he was close to joining Manchester City last season after they tabled a record-breaking offer to Spurs. However, the Londoners rejected the approach despite him openly declaring he wants out of the club and pushing to make it happen. Spurs have him on a deal until 2024 and it remains unclear if he would sign an extension to his current terms, but Kane is not thinking about leaving the club. Speaking about his future recently, the World Cup Golden Boot winner said via Matchplug: ‘I’m focusing on Tottenham Hotspur and trying to do our best. ‘For sure Bayern are a top, top club but all my concentration is on Tottenham and trying to win tomorrow night.’

Liverpool wants a new midfielder in January

October 13, 2022 No Comments

Liverpool has suffered from several injuries this season after nearly winning four trophies last term. The Reds have been hit hard by injuries to key players as they bid to rescue their season and it could force them into the market for a new player. One position they have suffered the most is midfield where the likes of Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara, among others have all missed huge parts of the season. They signed Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus to help ease the problem in that position, but the Brazilian is now injured for at least three months. This means they must sign someone in the winter and Matchplug understands the want Real Betis’ Guido Rodriguez. The Argentinian has been in fine form in La Liga and he is one of the top players on their list now. He won the Spanish cup with them last season and we expect him to be on the plane with his country to the World Cup next month.

Barcelona wants to sign Manchester United star

October 12, 2022 No Comments

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot is attracting the attention of Barcelona as he nears the end of his contract at Old Trafford. The defender has been the first choice under Erik Ten Hag and he wants to remain in England, but his contract expires at the end of this season. This has opened the door for another club to add him to their squad and Barca has an interest in his signature now. Matchplug understands the Spaniards will target a new right-back at the end of this season and they consider him one player they should add to their squad. Dalot wants to stay, but he would not hesitate to accept an offer from another club if United continues to ignore adding him to their squad.

Real Madrid will not sign Mbappe in January

October 12, 2022 No Comments

Real Madrid is monitoring kylian Mbappe’s situation at PSG as he grows uncomfortable in Paris, but they do not believe they can sign him in January. The striker was the subject of intense interest from the Spanish club in the last summer transfer window and he was close to leaving PSG. However, after several persuasions including from the French president he decided to stay in Paris. But months after the new deal was signed, the striker is unhappy. His major problem is that he doesn’t want to play as a striker, but his manager Christophe Galtier wants him to play that role. He has reluctantly done it so far, but he is not happy and Matchplug understands he could ask to leave as early as January. However, Madrid do not believe they can sign the World Cup winner when the transfer window reopens at the start of the new year. They continue to monitor his situation, but trying to buy him at the end of the season is a much better time to get their man. Liverpool is another club who could sign him because the striker loves the Reds.

“I want to stay. We are talking.” Martinelli will sign a new Arsenal contract

October 11, 2022 No Comments

Arsenal star, Gabriel Martinelli, has revealed he wants to remain at the Emirates with the Gunners and he is in contract talks with the club. The Brazilian has been in fine form at the start of the season and that has been one of the reasons the Gunners are at the top of the league table. His current deal expires at Arsenal expires in 2024 and several teams would pounce to add him to their squad. His form and fitness mean he should be one of the highest-paid players at the Emirates now, but that is not the case and there have been talks that he could leave. However, the Brazilian is enjoying life in North London and insists he will sign a new contract. He said via Matchplug: ‘Of course, I want to stay. We are talking. Let’s see what is going to happen. But I want to stay, of course. ‘I think it’s my best season here at Arsenal. I’m so happy for this moment.’

The Matt Rhule Experiment Is Now Over In Carolina

October 10, 2022 No Comments

The Matt Rhule experiment is now officially over in Carolina. The Panthers have decided to move on from their head coach after a very bad 1-4 start to their season. There was some excitement with Baker Mayfield coming over to supplant Sam Darnold at the starting quarterback position, but it just didn’t end up helping at al. They still only won one of their first five games with that victory being shaky as well. Now, the hiring of Rhule was questionable to being with. He signed onto a seven-year; $62 million dollar deal back in 2020. That’s never really a good sign for a team to do especially when the coach in question has no professional experience. Rhule was excellent for both Temple and Baylor and was known to be a savior of teams. It’s why they jumped the gun on hiring him. The success just didn’t follow this time. Over his two plus seasons, he had an 11-27 overall record. Back-to-back years saw him post just five-win seasons. Oh, and he’s now the first Panthers head coach to serve fewer than three full seasons. Carolina has been in the bottom five of offense every year since Rhule came around. They rank in the bottom of the barrel of every single stat such as points per game, yards per game, third-down percentage, red-zone percentage and passer rating. Matt Rhule Wasn’t Only To Blame Rhule put the blame on their offensive coordinator Joe Brady, firing him in 2021. However, we all knew back then that this was a bit of a scapegoat move to make. The same goes for the trade for Baker and now how everybody has sort of started to blame solely him for the offensive woes. Mayfield is certainly the problem without a doubt, but this is a bad offensive situation going on in Carolina that isn’t one person’s fault. Multiple other quarterbacks have started and failed with this offense since Rhule has been there. The first was Teddy Bridgewater who is known for being a solid bridge signal caller. Christian McCaffrey wasn’t healthy at all during this year so Bridgewater was left with practically zero talent around him. Then Darnold stepped up to the plate and started out with a hot 3-0 record. Though they fell consistently after that and ended 5-12. Even Cam Newton was sent out there to start for a few games and had one good performance, but then instantly fell back down to what everybody expected from him when he signed on. Don’t feel terrible for Rhule though. He is still expected to receive $40 million of this contract from the Panthers. Even when losing, the man was able to make a bag in his less than three seasons of coaching in the NFL. Plus, he is already receiving HEAVY interest from colleges to get him back into their program. It likely won’t take much time for him to find another coaching gig at some type of team or program. Bottom line though, this entire situation has been a massive swing and a miss for the Panthers. Who might even go into a rebuild at this stage. Click here to catch more of our content!

NFL Picks – Stout 49ers Defense Takes On Panthers

October 8, 2022 No Comments

NFL Picks San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers Over/Under: 39.5 Odds: 49ers –6.5, Panthers +6.5 Time: 4:05 PM ET NFL Predictions NFL picks continue with the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Carolina Panthers in a Week 5 showdown. The 49ers are coming straight off of a 24-9 victory against the Los Angeles Rams. A dominant one for that matter. The Panthers on the other hand just lost to the Arizona Cardinals 26-16 to fall down to 1-3 on the season with more problems than answers. Which of these groups will come away with a win in this game? The San Francisco 49ers genuinely look like one of the best teams in the league when they’re clicking. Particularly on the defensive end. We’ve watched them completely clamp up on every team they’ve played this season, holding the reigning champions to just nine points last week. On offense, they aren’t anything special, but they get the job done. Jimmy Garoppolo really just impacts winning when he’s in there. He threw for 239 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams last week. Their run game saw Jeff Wilson take 18 carries for 74 yards and a touchdown. Then Deebo Samuel took six receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown of his own. This group looks very good right now. Meanwhile, the Panthers do not look good. In all honesty, this isn’t entirely Baker Mayfield’s fault either. The coaching is horrendous, and they just have not been capitalizing off of big opportunities that their defense gets them. Mayfield threw for 197 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions last week against the Arizona Cardinals. Christian McCaffrey had just eight carries for 27 yards. That’s your problem right there. In no way should your star running back take eight carries. Granted, he did have nine receptions for a team high 81 yards and a touchdown. But still. Carolina has work left to do in their play calling, execution and coaching. NFL Picks Today I am rolling with the 49ers in this game 100 percent. Garoppolo has impacted winning ever since he got to San Francisco. Even though he isn’t putting up the best numbers in the world, the team keeps rolling with him playing complementary football. Plus, their defense is stellar and going up against a Carolina team that consistently drops the ball on offense. San Francisco is favored by 6.5 points, something that they should be able to cover with the way that they’re performing right now. The total for this game is set at 39.5 right now. I’d say that this one goes the under for sure. The 49ers and Garoppolo haven’t had the best offense in the world while the Panthers are fairly competitive on defense. On the other hand, as we talked about before, the 49ers are excellent de3fensively while the Panthers are horrendous. These two teams counter each other well, and while the 49ers are expected to cover, it’s hard to see this game being high scoring. Final Pick: 49ers –6.5 Over/Under Choice: Under 39.5 If you’re looking for more content, click here!

2022 / 2023 American Football NFL Season betting Guide and Preview

October 8, 2022 No Comments

The 2022/2023 American Football NFL season starts on Thursday 8th September and ends withthe Super Bowl 57 happening on Sunday, 12th February 2023 at State Farm Stadium inGlendale, Arizona.This NFL preseason promises lots of markets American football bettors can wager on – winstotals, playoff props, MVPs, and division winners, there are plenty opportunities for punters toearn money placing bets.To help you prepare accordingly, we will be sharing some NFL Predictions to help you betaccurately this season.We also show some extra information to help you win like previews for the biggest teams in theLeague to watch out for this season. 2022/2023 NFL Season PreviewCheck out the previews of top 10 contenders for this football season, which are the NFL expertpicks. Buffalo BillsAFC East’s Buffalo Bills, almost won the Chiefs in Last year’s Divisional Round (L,42 – 36 OT),entering as the preseason favorite with a +650 odds to win this year’s Super Bowl.Quarterback Josh Allen (+700) is the favorite pick for this year’s MVP award, after leading theBills to 11+ back-to-back wins seasons, passing for 4400+ YDS and 36+ TD, and rushing for420+ YARDS and 6+ TD in both campaigns.Buffalo’s defense was beefed up after they signed three-time All-Pro LB Von Miller in theoffseason. This added to their studded defense, leading the league in points allowed and yardsallowed last year (18.3 PPG, 289 YPG).If they can avoid any serious injuries, the Bills should rank among the top contenders in the AFCthis NFL season. There is a predicted +350 on the team to win the conference.Odds and Bets● Best Bet: Buffalo Wins the AFC East (-200). ● Win total line : O/U 11.5, slightly leaning towards over at -130.● AFC East Win Odds: -200 favorites to win the AFC East.● Win AFC Championship Odds: (+350) standalone favorites to win the AFCchampionships.● Super Bowl Odds: +650 as preseason favorites to win the Super Bowl.● MVP contenders odds: Quarterback Josh Allen +700 and Wide receiver Stefon Diggs+15000.● Make playoffs odds: Yes (-500) | No (+360). Los Angeles RamsNFC West’s defending champions, Los Angeles Rams might dominate this division which isregarded as one of the NFL’s strongest divisions.The Rams secured fourth seed in the NFC with a 12-5 record last season, before beatingCincinnati in the Super Bowl. Quarterback Matthew Stafford was under a lot of pressure as hehad his first campaign in LA. Stafford led the Rams to their first Super Bowl victory since 1999.The team didn’t dominate both sides of the ball last season, as their offense was 6th in scoringand 7th in total yardage (27 PPG, 373 YPG). Defensively, they ranked 9th in allowed points and13th in yardage (21.3 PPG, 333 YPG).The Rams reached the finish line, when both sides scored 29 PPG on 378 YPG and left only 8.8PPG on 282 YPG across four postseason matchups. Giving them the consistency to compete forthe Super Bowl title.Odds and Bets● Best Bet: Rams Wins the NFC West (+140).● Win total odds : Over 10.5 (-115) and Under 10.5 (-115).● Win NFC West Odds: +140 favorites to win the NFC West. ● Win NFC Championship Odds: (+5000) as second-best to win the NFCchampionships.● Super Bowl Odds: +1100 to win again as Super Bowl champions, this the fourth-bestodds.● MVP contenders odds: Quarterback Matthew Stafford +1400, wide receiver CooperKupp +4000, and defensive tackle Aaron Donald +15000.● Make playoffs odds: Yes (-250) | No (+205). Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers can dominate NFC South as their MVP contender Tom Brady hasreturned for a Super Bowl run. They have no competition, except the Panthers who just gotBaker Mayfield and now have a worthy quarterback.Last season, Buccaneers won the NFC South with a 13-4 record, winning division champs since2002 under Jon Gruden and quarterback Jeff Garcia. Falling behind the Packers for top seed inthe conference.Buccaneers ended their postseason journey in the Divisional round after losing to Los Angeles(L,30-27).Although Buccaneers didn’t do well in last year’s playoffs, they’re still one of the best squads inthe NFL, boasting second-best title odds after ranking 2nd in total scoring and 7th in pointsallowed last season (29.9 OPPG, 20.9 DPPG).Odds and Bets● Best Bet: Tom Brady to win MVP (+800)● Win total odds: Over 11.5 (-130) and Under 11.5 (+100).● Win NFC South Odds: -300 to win the NFC South, as heaviest division favorites .● Win NFC Championship Odds: (+375) is Buccaneers best odds to win by a decentmargin.● Super Bowl Odds: +750 is second-best title odds behind Bills (+650). ● MVP contenders odds: Quarterback Tom Brady +800, wide receivers Mike Evans+20000 and Chris Godwin +20000, and running back Leonard Fournette +20000.● Make playoffs odds: Yes (-650) | No (+450). Los Angeles ChargersChargers scored 9-7 in their Week 18 Sunday Night Football match last season, to determine ifthey’ll go to Cincinnati or go home. Las Vegas won, LA came back from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime.Playoffs between Chargers and Raiders, ended badly for the Bolts. Although their downfallbegan when they entered Week 18 riding a bad 5-6 SU and 4-7 ATS skid, including losses toTexans, Broncos, and Vikings.The Chargers’ offense competed fiercely with some of the NFL’s best; highlighted by themranking 5th in scoring and 4th in total yardage last season (27.9 PPG, 390 YPG). But, theirdefense was bad, ranking 29th in scoring and 23rd in total yardage (27 PPG, 360 YPG).If the LA Chargers clean up their defenses this year, they could do well this season.Odds and Bets● Best Bet: Chargers to Make the Playoffs (-160)● Win total odds: Over 10.5 (+105) and Under 10.5 (-135).● Win AFC West Odds: -+250 to win, this is the centerpiece for what is to be a toughdivision race.● Win AFC Championship Odds: (+850) is Chargers odds to win the AFC.● Super Bowl Odds: Chargers are +1600 to win the Super Bowl.● MVP contenders odds: Quarterback Justin Herbert +900, linebacker Khalil Mack Evans+12500, running back Austin Ekeler +15000, and wide receiver Keenan Allen+20000.● Make playoffs odds: Yes (-160) | No (+130). Kansas City ChiefsLast season, City Chiefs won the second seed in the AFC with a

Real Madrid no longer wants Mbappe

Newcastle United wants a top Brazilian youngster

Harry Kane committed to Tottenham despite Bayern Munich interest

Liverpool wants a new midfielder in January

Barcelona wants to sign Manchester United star

Real Madrid will not sign Mbappe in January

“I want to stay. We are talking.” Martinelli will sign a new Arsenal contract

The Matt Rhule Experiment Is Now Over In Carolina

NFL Picks – Stout 49ers Defense Takes On Panthers

2022 / 2023 American Football NFL Season betting Guide and Preview

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