Paul Pogba could still make the World Cup

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba could still make the France squad for the Qatar 2022 World after he underwent surgery for a knee problem. The former Manchester United man suffered the issue in pre-season with Juventus and wasted a month when he opted not to undergo surgery. The alternative treatment method he chose worsened the injury, but it has been operated on now and he is expected to be out for around two months. If everything goes to plan, he will be back around 10 days before the World Cup begins. He would not have played enough club matches before then. However, he is one of the important players at his national team and his manager, Didier Deschamp will pick him for the competition, Matchplug understands. This is because he is considered for the core members of the squad and an important inspirational leader.

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Neymar Frustrated by Mbappe

Neymar and Kylian Mbappe have been seen as very close teammates before now and the Duo seem to have hit it off in their relationship a long time ago. However, after the Frenchman signed a new big-money deal in the summer, things seem to have changed and they recently argued over who should take a spot-kick. Neymar won that argument, but that was the clearest show that their relationship is no longer as sweet as it was before now. Matchplug understands that the Brazilian is still very frustrated by his World Cup-winner teammate and he believes the Frenchman is selfish and that is the cause of their current problems. Mbappe has grown from the youngster he was when he first moved to PSG and he is now one of the best players in the world. He would look to ensure his teammates know that it is his time to become a global superstar.

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Lamar Jackson Doesn’t Sign Extension

Baltimore Raven fans look away. All offseason we’ve been paying attention to the drama surrounding Lamar Jackson and his much-deserved contract extension. Recently, Jackson made it clear that he would not be signing an extension if they couldn’t agree by the end of the week. This is because he is choosing not to battle for an extension right in the middle of the regular season. Something that a good chunk of players opt not to do.  The weekend is now upon us, and the two sides couldn’t agree whatsoever. The team’s General Manager Eric DeCosta said, “Despite best efforts on both sides, we were unable to reach a contract extension with Lamar Jackson. We greatly appreciate how he has handled this process. And we are excited about our team with Lamar leading the way. We will continue to work towards a long-term contract after the season, but for now we are looking forward to a successful 2022 campaign.”  Again, this certainly wasn’t the news that Ravens fans wanted to hear. Head coach John Harbaugh said, “I wasn’t directly involved with any back and forth, but you’re hopeful.” He continued by saying, “He and I talked about it yesterday a little bit, like, hey man, let’s go be our best and go focus on football.” It’s clear that both Harbaugh and Jackson are putting all of their efforts on the season opener on Sunday.  Lamar Jackson Not Signing Was Unexpected A few months ago in March, DeCosta came out and shared a ton of hope to sign Lamar. He made it unbelievably clear that re-signing him was their highest priority way back at the NFL combine. All these months past and it’s looked like they’ve gotten further apart then before. At one point, DeCosta even said, “He knows how to find me; I know how to find him.”  One could imagine that the contract Deshaun Watson recently signed impacted these negotiations. Watson didn’t play for an entire season and made $230 million, fully guaranteed. Obviously, Lamar believes that he deserves more and how can you blame him for that? He was the 2019 NFL MVP and has consistently dragged Baltimore’s offense forward with his speed and athleticism.   It hasn’t just been Watson who tipped the quarterback market. We all know that Patrick Mahomes signed that $500 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs a few years ago. Then Josh Allen signed a six-year, $258 million deal a little over a year ago. Lamar Jackson might not be demanding more than those guys, but it’s not easy to argue that he is looking for something close to those numbers. Jackson hasn’t had much playoff success with the organization, though they likely wouldn’t be even in contention without him leading the charge the past four years.   Hopefully, Jackson is able to stay healthy throughout the year to eventually get the contract he deserves from the Ravens. I know one thing is for sure though, Baltimore will definitely regret not inking Lamar to an extension if he gets up and leaves in the offseason.   Click here for more of our content!

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Brazil call-up Juventus defender before Italy

Brazil has handed a first international call-up to Gleison Bremer as they prepare for the World Cup later this year. The Selecao have been watching the 25-year-old who only just moved to Juve from Torino, where he has been since 2018. Bremer was the best defender in Serie A last season and that earned him his big-money move to Juve and he has been on the radar of the Italian national team. Through his wife, he could earn Italian citizenship next year and the Azzurri had been hopeful Brazil will overlook him before that time. He has insisted in the past that he prefers to play for Brazil but kept the door open for Italy and the Italians had to act on the hint. Their failure to do so could make them miss out on him to Brazil, but the next games are just friendlies, so he can still play for the Italian national team.

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Chelsea assures Aubemayang after sacking Tuchel

Chelsea has assured Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang that he is a part of their future after they sacked Thomas Tuchel. The Gabonese attacker has just joined the club after Tuchel pushed for their reunion before the last transfer window closed. The Blues had been struggling on the field, but they have splashed the cash to bolster the squad after several high-profile departures at the end of last season. Auba is considered the last piece of the puzzle, but the man who pushed to sign him has been fired and now he must consider his future. It remains unclear who the next Chelsea manager would be, but Matchplug understands Auba has been assured that he is a part of their plans. The former Arsenal man has been told he would be taken care of and has no reason to worry much about the German’s sacking.

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Loris Karius to Join Newcastle United

Former Liverpool flop Loris Karius is set to join Newcastle United and he could be on their bench in a game this weekend. The German is famous for his errors allowing Real Madrid to beat Liverpool 3-1 in the 2018 Champions League final. His career has gone downhill since then and he was released by the Reds at the end of last season after spending most of the succeeding years out of the club on loan. He has been unattached, but Newcastle United need a new goalie after Karl Darlow suffered an injury in training. Matchplug understands they have spoken to Karius and he is set to join them on a short-term deal until the January transfer window roepens. He would become their temporary second choice behind the very impressive Nick Pope who joined them from Burnley this season. Karius has been very unfortunate in his career, with the performance in that final defining it. But he still just 29 and could get it back on track.

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Beginners Guide to NFL Betting

The National Football League (NFL) match season is one of the hottest sports events in the USA. If youwant to get in on the action this sport offers, use our beginners guide to NFL betting to get started.The NFL provides a unique pace for bettors, with teams playing once a week. The odds usually come outon Sunday nights, and sportsbooks take betting action throughout the week, with the most wagers comingin right before kickoff.As a first time bettor, our guide will help you get started the proper way so that you avoid mistakes, mostbeginners would make.Furthermore, it covers key things to note about NFL betting like common betting lines, tips and strategies,and how to bet on NFL games.Ready? Let’s get to it. Content: What is the NFL? What are NFL betting lines?● Types of NFL betting lines 7 best NFL betting tips and strategies What Is The NFL?The National Football League is a professional American football league that houses 32 teams equallydivided amongst the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).The NFL is one of the big four sports leagues in the US, next to the MLB, NBA, and NHL. What Are NFL Betting Lines?Betting Lines are the different ways you can wager on NFL odds. There are hundreds of them, but thereare three major ones you must understand.We have explained them below, including other NFL betting lines you might come across. MoneylineIn NFL moneyline odds bookmakers ask you to pick the winner of a game, based on the strength of teamsand other influencing factors. Oddsmakers then calculate the implied probability of a victory for eachteam and set moneyline odds for both. Moneyline bets are the most straightforward means of wagering on NFL football, and are usuallydisplayed in American odds (hundreds) and show each team’s implied probability of winning the game.In moneyline, the stronger team are the favorites and their odds are accompanied by a minus sign (-). Theweak team in a match is the underdog and has a plus sign (+) with its odds. Point SpreadsPoint spreads betting lines need teams to win by more or lose by less, than a set number of points.In points spread, oddsmakers calculate the perceived difference on the scoreboards between two teamsand put that number as the spread to handicap the competition. They do this even in matches between twoteams of unequal strength.In point spread, for the favorite to cover the spread, they must win the game by four or more points, andunderdogs need to win the game outrightly or lose by two points or less.One way one to understand NFL spreads bets, is to understand the “vig” odds, this is the cost of thespread. Vig can display next to the spreads as 7.5 (-110) / +7.5 (-110). Over/Unders Betting LineYou can use the Over/Unders betting line when you don’t have a strong opinion on both teams and insteadsettle for betting on the combined number of points scored.Oddsmakers measure things like teams’ offenses, defenses, and weather and calculate an estimated pointtotal.If the game’s combined predicted score is 53 points, you can either place a bet that the score will go Over53 or Under it.There is a vig assigned to both sides of the total, bookmakers use the -110 line on Over/Under betting.$1.10 risked is a $1 payout and $110 wins $100. Over 48 is displayed as Over 48 (-110) / Under 48 (-110). Props BettingProps (propositions) betting focuses on things like team performance, player output, specific happeningsor results throughout an event.You can bet on the Over/Under passing yards for a quarterback or total field goals kicked in a game.There are different formats of prop bets each with its unique odds sets like Over/Under, Yes/No props orodds like players who score a touchdown. DerivativesDerivatives lets you pick different parts or segments of a game and bet on their modified odds like first-half spreads or first-quarter Over/Under totals.Derivatives also apply to team propositions like first-half team totals or number of touchdowns scored inthe third quarter.To find value derivatives’ markets, find patterns like teams’ tendencies and trends. FuturesNFL Futures betting are odds based on long-running results like odds to win the Super Bowl, rookie ofthe year odds or total season win.Betting on many futures odds opens before the start of a football season and runs till the winner is graded,changing continuously due to results, injuries, and betting actions. You can bet on futures at any point ofa season, and the odds you bet on are the odds that your wager will be graded on. In-game Live BettingIn-game live betting you wager on a live game. Odds continuously adjust based on score, time, and fieldposition. You can bet on the live spread, Live Over/Under or other markets like following series results orplayers to score the next touchdown. 7 Best NFL Betting Tips and StrategiesUse these betting tips and strategies to sharpen your skills, so that you can place better NFL bets.Monitor the oddsNFL odds change and constantly adjust from the moment they’ve been posted. To get the best odds,determine the best time to bet based on the line movement.If you want to back the favorites or Over/Unders, do so earlier in the week than later because totals canreduce or grow within the week due to betting action and things like injuries and weather.If you back Unders and notice the totals growing close to the game day, wait till before kickoff to bet andsee how high the total can get, to give you a better number for your opinion. Know NFL Key Numbers The scoring system for football is rigid, with its field goals worth 3 points and touchdowns worth 7 (plusextra points). Due to this, most NFL games are decided by 3,6, or 7 points. These numbers are wherePoint spreads are set on.The line movement for those key numbers are significant based on the side of the point spread back.Backing a favorite at -6.5 or underdog at +7.5 has more value because the final score can be called at 7points. Identify Public Betting

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Matched Betting – A Beginner’s Guide

Do you want to know more on no risk betting? Our article on Matched Betting – A Beginner’sGuide can help.Matched betting is a low risk form of betting made on sporting events, used to make guaranteedprofits. Also known as ‘bonus hunting’ or ‘no-risk betting’, this betting strategy lets you use freebets and other types of promotions, to get guaranteed profits by having all the outcomes of amatch or event covered.When employed correctly, Matched Betting can make you profits from free bets and otherincentives provided by bookmakers. It is considered to be risk-free, since it is based on well-calculated mathematical equations, rather than on chance.In this guide, we explain extensively what matched betting is, how it works, and everything elseto know. What is Matched Betting?Matched Betting is when you cover all the outcomes of an event to qualify for free bets andbonuses for an amount that is next to nothing. After gaining a free bet, you repeat this process toget a fixed profit. Identifying a Matched BetA matched bet occurs when you back two contrasting bets to minimize your risk. Here is anexample below:● Placing a BACK – you bet FOR a sports result at a betting company.● Placing LAY – you are betting AGAINST a sports result at a betting exchange likeBetFair. Lay means that you are betting against an eventuality by accepting stakes on itlike a bookmaker.The two bets you stake will cancel each other out, causing you to break even. There is no profitor loss, but since you are gambling to make profit, you should mix Matched Bet with a Free Betoffered by a bookie.Back BetA back bet is the most traditional betting form, when you back a bet, you are saying “I predictthis will win”. If the selection you made wins, then you also win your bet and the profit that comes with it aswell.Lay BetA Lay bet is when you bet against an outcome in a match. If the team you wager on doesn’t winthe match, then you automatically win your lay bet. Similarly, if the result ends in a draw, thenyour lay bet also wins because the team still didn’t win the match. How Does Matched Betting Work?Matched Betting uses lay bets to cancel out any risks posed by a back bet. To remove all risks,you back and lay against the same result. You won’t lose your bet because you have coveredevery outcome.You can make profits from this system using free bets offered by bookmakers and otherpromotions, but this guide covers free bets only because it is simpler that way.In matched betting, your first bet is a “qualifying bet”, this is what qualifies you to earn a freebet. Your qualifying bet won’t earn you any profits and you’ll likely lose money in it.When you receive your free bet from a bookie, use the back and lay method to make profit. Sinceyou are now playing with another bettor’s money for half of the bets, you keep the winnings.Doing the above, removes all risks and assures you an easy payout, no matter the result of anysporting event you wager on. Furthermore, matched betting constantly offers you ways to earnfree bets that will form the basis of your betting income.Finally, to understand matched betting you need to also understand lay commission and liability.Lay CommissionLay bets require a little percentage of your winnings as commission. This commission is howbetting exchange platforms make their profits and how bookmakers make their own profits bygiving you unfair odds.Note, betting exchanges offer more profit return on your bets often, even with you paying acommission.Liability Liability is the amount you stand to lose on a lay bet. For instance if you placed a £25 bet with abookie at odds of 3.0 (2/1), you stand to win £50 profit. The bookie’s liability here is £50. Whenyou lay bets, you are the bookmaker. Note, you won’t technically lose this money when you usethe back and lay technique. How To Do A Matched BettingMatched betting at first looks impossible and difficult, but it is something you can grasp easilythrough practice. We used the scenario below to explain how to do a matched betting:● A known bookmaker is offering you a £25 free bet when you bet £25 of your ownmoney.● You sign up and deposit £25.● Next, you use an oddsmatcher to find a good event to bet on. Choose a bookmaker andthe minimum odds you want to bet on in the oddsmatcher filters, to get a good range ofbet choices.If the oddsmatcher says that Manchester City have back odds of 2.0 to beat Tottenham, the layodds for the result are 2.02.You place your £25 bet on Manchester City, then go to Betfair Exchange and LAY ManchesterCity not to win at lay odds of 2.02.So, how do you know how much to lay? Simply use a lay betting calculator. In the calculator youinput the information you already have to calculate your lay stake:● £25 stake● 2.0 back odds● 2.02 lay odds● 5% lay commission on Betfair ExchangeWhen you put all of this in, the calculator will tell you what your lay stake should be. If you laidfor example – £25.38, that’s what your lay stake is.The calculator also shows your liability will be. In this case, at odds of 2.02 with a stake of£25.38 your liability is £25.89. That is the amount you must have in your exchange balance toafford this qualifying bet you want to lay.You can expect two possible outcomes: ● Manchester City wins and you get a £25 profit from the bookmaker and lose £25.89 onthe Betfair Exchange.● Or Manchester City draws or loses, and you lose £25 from the bookie, but gain £24.11profit on Betfair Exchange which is the lay stake, minus commission.● Either way your bet goes, you’ll lose 89 pence. This loss is known as a qualifying loss. What is a qualifying loss?A qualifying loss is the money you lose in a matched bet to unlock a free bet. In the example weexplained above, you lost 89 pence, but gained

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Factors To Consider When Making A Sports Bet

“Are there any factors to consider when making a sports bet?”Sports betting is a popular form of recreation accepted and engaged in by millions of bettors whoplace their money on games occasionally.Thanks to this popularity it rapidly garnered, it is so easy for bettors like you to find anyinformation you require about making bets, bookmakers who are eager to take your wagers, andother resources you require for assistance.However, to answer your question, there are factors to consider when making a sports bet, andknowing what they are will help you make more informed decisions during your wager and alsoavoid certain slip ups other bettors make.10 Factors To Consider When Making A Sports Bet The Odds Choose A Bookmaker With Good Odds Examine The League’s Overall Statistics Current Form Record the Last Three Matches Head to Head Records Bet More on Leagues than Cup Tournaments Overall Team Quality Tournament and Schedule Injuries, Lineups and Motivation Monitor The OddsSports betting odds reflect what a sportsbook predicts will occur in a match. Bookmakers usuallyhave odds for the home team, draw, or away team.There are lots of things you can bet on in one match – total number of points or goals, correctscores, goal scorers, half-time leaders, second half leaders or proposition bets. But, no matterwhat you intend to wager on, always check the odds your sportsbook is giving you.If you feel like your bookmaker is shortchanging you, then you might want to use a predictionsite like MatchPlug for the best odds. Still, try finding valuable odds as bookmakers don’t alwaysprovide you with fair odds. Choose Bookmakers With Good OddsDifferent Bookmakers offer different odds, with slight differences. However, the odds for onebookmaker can be much better than what the others are offering you, which is why you shouldtake the time to research this as it can be worth it.Additionally, find betting sites that offer betting types of live games, especially for a footballgame. These bets can be on goals scored during halftime, first player to score, etc. Not everybookmaker will provide the odds that come with these prop betting types, so find one that will. Examine The League’s Overall StatisticsIn addition to being a factor to consider, this point is also one of the best football betting tips youwill receive. This is because taking time to analyze the numbers, trends, and statistics associatedwith your wagers, can make you a successful bettor.You also need to know information like how well your preferred team and players perform – howdid they do head-to-head against an opponent, last matches’ performance, how do they play onthe road versus at home.A betting site that has insightful statistics on football or even other sports is priceless. Current FormThere are 3 types of teams and players to watch for in every sports competition:● The team’s excellent form that led the divisions in the NBA, NFL or the NHL.● The team whose form is bad, fighting relegation and tournament knockouts.● The inconsistent team that wins one match then experiences a losing streak.Keeping this in mind, you can easily know where a team or player falls short in terms of form.You can find this out by checking logs or the division and conference rankings for a MajorLeague Game.For international football, check the tables. The top teams are the ones in good form and the lastteams have bad form. Record The Recent Matches A team’s recent matches is a good way to gauge their performance in an upcoming game. This isbecause it helps you know which players are playing well and which are not. Similarly, agoalkeeper that lost many goals in previous matches might do the same in a future game.The same way, a player who has been scoring well during recent matches or has been dominantand assisting in goals would likely do the same for the next match.When a team always loses a match, some factors like injuries and slumps might contribute to it,but trends of recent matches can give an accurate report on how they are performing.If there are two teams consistently winning or losing, find out the contributing factors to theseperformances. Checking out both team’s recent matches lets you know how well they playedagainst other teams and how their opponents have been playing too. Head-to-Head RecordsHead-to-head records are another factor to consider when making a sports bet.For instance, if a team wins the home team in the previous ten matches, no matter thetournament, there is a chance they will beat them again. However, because this is not a solidguarantee on how a match will go, experts advise that if you are a beginning bettor, then youshould not pay too much attention to this factor.While a team may have lost to its opponent in the last 4 matches, some things may have changedin that time for the opposition, that puts them at a disadvantage and vulnerable to your team.Maybe they are fielding inexperienced players, or it is the finals and each team will perform at itslevel best.Head-to-head records gives you a faint idea of which team will be a game’s favorite, and helpsyou discover data about the average number of points or goals scored, top scorers or playingstyles.Also, note that if two teams usually score against each other in a match, you can expect a high-scoring game from them. Bet More on Leagues than Cup TournamentsWhile tournaments and leagues are favored by bettors, we suggest that you start betting more onleagues than on tournaments. This is because managers tend to pick their weaker players to compete in the tournaments insteadof on league play. But this does not include major football leagues like Champions League orother prominent knockout contests.League matches carry more importance than tournaments, which is why club managers won’twant to risk their best players who could get injured in what they see as lower priority games.This selection by managers is why you see weaker players playing in tournaments. Placing betson these matches makes it more difficult for you to find out which team may have a winningedge over the other team. Overall

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