maxim88newsMighty Minnows ©IMAGO The 2026 World Cup broke new ground when FIFA confirmed that the competition would be expanded from 32 to 48 teams back in 2017. Now that the…
maxim88newsSunderland & Netherlands ace ©TM/IMAGO After an impressive first season in the English Premier League, Brian Brobbey’s reputation has only been enhanced by his standout performance for Netherlands against Sweden…
maxim88newsTop 10 revealed ©TM/IMAGO A few months back, not many people gave Bosnia-Herzegovina much hope of even making the 2026 World Cup, with Wales and giants Italy standing in their…
maxim88newsJune 25th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88newsSince 2022 ©TM/IMAGO The summer transfer window hasn’t even technically opened for Premier League clubs, but Chelsea are already preparing to spend a remarkable amount of money on more defenders.…
maxim88newsAnnouncement Thursday ©TM/IMAGO Ross McCrorie has agreed his return to Rangers and will become Derek McInnes’ first signing of the summer, since he was appointed manager. McCrorie will represent the…
maxim88newsOsimhen features twice ©TM/IMAGO Yan Diomande will be one of the hottest names in the transfer market with RB Leipzig already rebuffing an initial bid from Liverpool this summer. It’s…
maxim88newsSouth America insight ©TM/IMAGO Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to name Neymar in his Brazil squad for the World Cup certainly raised eyebrows, especially after he was ruled out of their opening…
maxim88newsWorld Cup star ©IMAGO The World Cup has a habit of projecting new talents into the limelight of football and a perfect example of that at this year’s tournament is…
maxim88newsJune 24th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88newsDeal close ©IMAGO Chelsea are set to hijack Inter Milan’s move for Marco Palestra from Atalanta. Transfermarkt can confirm a report by The Athletic that a deal is close to…
maxim88newsAlvarez swap deal? ©TM/IMAGO Viktor Gyökeres has firmly split opinion amongst Arsenal fans since his arrival but one thing remains unquestionable – the Gunners must cash in, if a significant…
maxim88news“I can’t hide it” ©IMAGO Julián Alvarez has confirmed that he intends to leave Atlético Madrid in the summer transfer window. Speculation has surrounded the Argentina international for several months…
maxim88newsJune 23rd ©IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88news10 game tournament drought ©TM/IMAGO Cristiano Ronaldo is unquestionably one of the greatest footballers to have ever lived and arguably the best goalscorer in history. The 41-year-old is also one…
maxim88newsBrace against Senegal ©IMAGO Erling Haaland can’t stop scoring for Norway. On Monday, he scored a brace against Senegal and has now scored four goals in just two World Cup…
maxim88news76 is the record ©TM/IMAGO It’s only two games into the World Cup for Kylian Mbappé but it’s already been a historic tournament for the French superstar. Didier Deschamps’ men…
maxim88newsWhen the following social media post hit people’s timelines at 5:29 p.m. on April 5, the night before Michigan would appear in the national championship game against UConn, anxious Wolverines…
maxim88newsMbappé lying in wait ©IMAGO Lionel Messi is now the record goalscorer at World Cups. The 38-year-old, captaining Argentina in their second group match against Austria, scored the goal that…
maxim88newsTop 10 revealed ©IMAGO Manchester City are set to complete their first major signing of the summer transfer period, but it isn’t a player for the club’s starting XI next…
maxim88newsTwo months after leading Michigan to a national championship, Wolverines head coach Dusty May is going pro. May has accepted an offer to become the next head coach of the…
maxim88newsLucas Bergvall has informed Tottenham Hotspur of his desire to leave the club on a permanent deal this summer, which has alerted a host of top European clubs. Bergvall arrived…
maxim88newsTop 10 ranked ©IMAGO The World Cup claimed its first major victim on Saturday, when Türkiye were eliminated from the competition following a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay. Due to the…
maxim88newsJune 22nd ©TM/IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88newsPSG +€220m ©TM/IMAGO The Champions League final brought down the curtain on the 2025/26 season for clubs across all the major European leagues with attention turning to the World Cup.…
maxim88newsOne in, one out? ©TM/IMAGO Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has already swooped to sign Victor Muñoz from Osasuna in a deal worth €40 million. Now, the Spaniard is eyeing…
maxim88news€50m market value ©TM/IMAGO Manchester United and Tottenham are fighting tooth and nail to secure Mateus Fernandes’ signature in what could prove to be one of the longest sagas of…
maxim88news€207m biggest downgrade ©TM/IMAGO The Champions League final brought down the curtain on the 2025/26 season for clubs across all the major European leagues with attention turning to the World…
maxim88newsJune 21st ©IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88news0-0 vs Ecuador ©IMAGO It was an incredible performance. Eloy Room made 15 saves to secure Curaçao their first-ever World Cup point in the 0-0 draw against Ecuador. The Miami…
maxim88newsHunting the Milla record ©IMAGO TORONTO — It felt inevitable from the moment he came on. Germany were down 1-0 against Ivory Coast thanks to a goal by Franck Kessié…
maxim88newsClub-record signing ©TM/IMAGO Nick Woltemade is reportedly poised to leave Newcastle United in the summer transfer window, less than 12 months after his club-record switch from VFB Stuttgart. The 24-year-old…
maxim88news11 years since last game ©IMAGO Ronaldinho has marked a surprise return to football by signing with an Italian Serie C outfit. One of the stars of the 2002 World…
maxim88newsJune 20th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88newsEnglish dominance ©TM/IMAGO The Premier League’s dominance of European football continued throughout the 2025/26 season, with the English top-flight’s overall market value growing by 12% to an impressive €12.47 billion.…
maxim88news2-0 victory ©IMAGO All the talk ahead of the match was about Christian Pulisic. Would the AC Milan star be fit in time to feature for the US men’s…
maxim88newsMoroccan star ©TM/IMAGO The World Cup is often the perfect stage for young players to announce themselves to the world, and no player has so far grasped that opportunity better…
maxim88newsKonaté replacement ©TM/IMAGO It’s expected that Liverpool will be extremely busy in the transfer market again this summer with Andoni Iraola eager to put his imprint on the squad. Anfield…
maxim88newsPlaying the kids ©TM/IMAGO Not only is the World Cup a fantastic festival of football, but it’s also the biggest stage in the world for young players to showcase their…
maxim88newsJune 19th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88news€60m biggest drop ©TM/IMAGO The 2025/26 already seems firmly in the past with attention now laser-focused on the World Cup. International football is undoubtedly at the forefront of people’s minds…
maxim88newsDavid with a brace ©IMAGO The Canadian men’s national team has secured its first-ever win at the World Cup. In front of 52,497 spectators at BC Place, Canada beat Qatar…
maxim88newsSources confirm ©IMAGO RB Leipzig have turned down an offer worth €90m plus €10m in add-ons for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Liverpool. Transfermarkt can confirm an initial report…
maxim88newsAfter 24 games ©TM/IMAGO With the first round concluded, there have now been 24 games at the World Cup, and every one of the 16 host stadiums has at least…
maxim88newsTottenham confirmed the signing of Brighton central defender Jan Paul Van Hecke on Thursday evening, signing the Netherlands international on a “long-term” contract with the North London club. The…
maxim88newsExpert insight from Spain ©TM/IMAGO Newcastle were set for a busy summer transfer window after a disappointing season saw them finish 12th in the Premier League. The Magpies have already…
maxim88newsPremier League star 1st ©TM/IMAGO The domestic league season in Europe’s top leagues already seems a million miles away now that football fans are in the midst of World Cup…
maxim88newsAlonso’s choice ©TM/IMAGO It’s widely expected that there will be a significant overhaul of Chelsea’s squad this summer with Xabi Alonso taking the reins. The Spaniard’s reputation plummeted after a…
maxim88newsJune 18th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88newsConfirmed ©IMAGO On Thursday, Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer for the 2026/27 season. The France international had been widely expected to…
maxim88newsTop talent on the cheap ©TM/IMAGO Liverpool fans could be forgiven for experiencing a bout of deja vu, as they have seen yet another one of their star players leave…
maxim88news€88.5 million is top ©TM/IMAGO The 2025/26 already seems firmly in the past with attention now laser-focused on the World Cup. International football is undoubtedly at the forefront of people’s…
maxim88newsJune 18th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88newsMOTM like Olise & Kane ©IMAGO Michael Olise was the man of the match for France against Senegal (3-1) yesterday. Harry Kane received the award from FIFA after his two-goal…
maxim88newsExpert insight from Spain ©TM/IMAGO Newcastle were set for a busy summer transfer window after a disappointing season saw them finish 12th in the Premier League. The Magpies have already…
maxim88newsBayern Munich star ©TM/IMAGO It was nervy at points but England’s class shone through as they kickstarted their World Cup campaign with a deserved 4-2 win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel’s…
maxim88newsWill he be dropped? ©TM/IMAGO After his famed adversary Lionel Messi notched a hat-trick in his first appearance at the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo endured a hugely frustrating first…
maxim88newsConfirmed ©TM/IMAGO Red Bull Salzburg announced the appointment of Rangers manager Danny Röhl as their new head coach on Wednesday morning. The 37-year-old German coach makes the move to the…
maxim88news41-year-old forward ©IMAGO On Wednesday against DR Congo, Cristiano Ronaldo became the second-oldest field player in World Cup history. Ronaldo is 41 years, 4 months, and 12 days old. Only…
maxim88newsJune 17th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs,…
maxim88newsPlay Croatia Wednesday ©TM/IMAGO The years of hurt count now stands at 60 years for England fans, yet the Three Lions faithful will still no doubt believe ‘It’s coming home’…
maxim88newsConfirmed ©IMAGO Red Bull Salzburg announced the appointment of Rangers manager Danny Röhl as their new head coach on Wednesday morning. The 37-year-old German coach makes the move to the…
maxim88news€908m valuation ©TM/IMAGO All the biggest stars in football are participating in the World Cup with the best talent from around the world on show. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Erling…
maxim88newsJoint top World Cup goalscorer ©IMAGO For those in Europe who stayed up to watch Argentina vs Algeria in the early hours of the morning, it was certainly made worth…
maxim88newsFree transfer ©TM/IMAGO At times last season, Real Madrid was something of a circus. One of the most successful and probably the biggest football club in the world went trophy-less…
maxim88news3-0 against Algeria ©TM/IMAGO A hattrick against Algeria sealed it (3-0). Lionel Messi has equalled Miroslav Klose’s goalscoring record at the World Cup. The 38-year-old Inter Miami CF star has…
maxim88news4-1 victory ©IMAGO Going into the World Cup, Erling Haaland has scored 54 goals in 50 games for Norway. But the 25-year-old has never scored at a major tournament for…
maxim88newsDouble vs Senegal ©TM/IMAGO Kylian Mbappé is unquestionably one of the biggest superstars at the World Cup and the Real Madrid attacker made history in France’s opener against Senegal. Didier…
maxim88news57th international goal ©TM/IMAGO Kylian Mbappé is unquestionably one of the biggest superstars at the World Cup and the Real Madrid attacker made history in France’s opener against Senegal. Didier…
maxim88newsReplaces Allegri ©IMAGO Rúben Amorim’s reputation in England is very low. No manager has had a worst points-per-game record as Manchester United manager in the Premier League era than Amorim’s…
maxim88newsJune 16th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window is approaching quickly on the horizon and clubs are already busy working on deals to acquire their top targets. For most clubs, planning…
maxim88news€80m market value ©TM/IMAGO Sandro Tonali may not be at this summer’s World Cup, after Italy sensationally didn’t qualify, but that hasn’t stopped the Newcastle midfielder dominating the headlines. Many…
maxim88newsOn the move? ©IMAGO Celtic look set to make their first major signing ahead of the summer transfer window, with reports in Germany suggesting that the Scottish Premiership giants have…
maxim88news€35m market value ©IMAGO Netherlands didn’t pull up any trees in their opening World Cup draw with Japan, but it was an eye-catching performance for winger Crysencio Summerville, who scored…
maxim88newsWorld Cup kicks off vs Algeria ©TM/IMAGO The great Lionel Messi will converge on the world stage for one last time this summer. In 2021, the legendary attacker had won…
maxim88newsNegotiations advanced ©IMAGO Nathaniel Brown must have known that the question was coming. “Do you feel like you are already part of the Bayern Munich faction within the national team?”…
maxim88news€50m market value ©TM/IMAGO Ayyoub Bouaddi has fuelled speculation that he could make a big-money move away from Lille this summer after his stunning World Cup performance for Morocco against…
maxim88newsConfirmed ©IMAGO Could Robert Lewandowski soon play in Major League Soccer for the Chicago Fire? The Polish striker will be out of contract this summer and has been linked to…
maxim88newsSet for three year deal ©IMAGO Crystal Palace fans could be forgiven for still being on something of a high. In April 2025, their club had never won a major…
maxim88newsFive over €1billion ©TM/IMAGO While football supporters’ attention will be focused on the World Cup for the next six weeks, the transfer window officially opens on June 15th. For months…
maxim88newsTwo PL clubs linked ©IMAGO Christian Pulisic should consider snubbing a potential move to Liverpool this summer if the Premier League side follow up on their rumoured interest in the…
maxim88newsHistoric goal by Comenencia ©IMAGO HOUSTON — “By watching their games,” Julian Nagelsmann said the day before Germany faced off against Curaçao when asked how his country would prepare against…
maxim88newsJune 15th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window is approaching quickly on the horizon and clubs are already busy working on deals to acquire their top targets. For most clubs, planning…
maxim88newsTwo-year deal ©TM/IMAGO Rúben Amorim’s reputation in England is very low. No manager has had a worst points-per-game record as Manchester United manager in the Premier League era than Amorim’s…
maxim88news€50m market value ©IMAGO Real Madrid ‘s busy start to the summer has continued after they reached an agreement to sign full-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a €60 million…
maxim88news€50m market value ©IMAGO Real Madrid ‘s busy start to the summer looks set to continue after they reached an agreement to sign full-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a…
maxim88newsFor the first time in a long time, the Knicks are NBA champions. Now, it’s time to wager on next season. Here are the odds for who will win the…
maxim88news52 G/A last season ©TM/IMAGO Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a move for Club Brugge playmaker Christos Tzolis this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to refresh his attacking options. The…
maxim88newsJune 13th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window is approaching quickly on the horizon and clubs are already busy working on deals to acquire their top targets. For most clubs, planning…
maxim88news€4.5m market value ©TM/IMAGO Barcelona have reportedly had a bid rejected by MLS outfit for Colorado Rapids for Australia international Lucas Herrington. The 18-year-old, who made his debut for the…
maxim88newsRumour Mill ©IMAGO While the 2025/26 season has now officially shut, the summer transfer window for many of Europe’s top leagues has yet to start properly. The Premier League’s summer…
maxim88news4-1 against Paraguay ©IMAGO It was a historic night for the US men’s national team. The USA demolished Paraguay 4-1 thanks to an own goal by Damián Bobadilla (8’), a…
maxim88newsTop 15 ranked ©TM/IMAGO Football, like most sports, is often obsessed with youth. Player market values are directly related to their age, while transfer fees are often wildly inflated if…
maxim88news1-1 against Bosnia ©IMAGO TORONTO — He is by some distance Canada’s most valuable player, but on Friday against Bosnia, Alphonso Davies had to look on from the sideline as…
maxim88newsInterview ©IMAGO With Mexico and South Africa (2-0) in the books, the attention of the World Cup shifts to the other two host nations. First, Canada will kick off their…
maxim88news7 nations represented ©TM/IMAGO The 2026 World Cup is underway and a record number of African nations are participating in North America this summer. Due to the expanded 48-nation tournament,…
maxim88newsTime for a rebuild? ©IMAGO It’s going to be strange when the 2026/27 season begins and there is no Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard was the longest serving manager in the…
maxim88newsLATEST NEWS! ©TM/IMAGO It’s finally here! The World Cup is officially underway with Mexico beating South Africa in the opening game in the famous Azteca stadium. Supporters from 48 nations…
maxim88newsJune 12th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window is approaching quickly on the horizon and clubs are already busy working on deals to acquire their top targets. For most clubs, planning…
maxim88news€60m market value ©TM/IMAGO Brighton & Hove Albion have submitted an initial €34.8 million offer to sign Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur. As first reported by the Athletic, Brighton are…