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…
maxim88newsTop 20 ranked ©IMAGO Tottenham 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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€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…
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…
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…
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?”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 his country…
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…
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…
maxim88newsTop 15 ranked ©IMAGO Few competitions in all of sport can rival the popularity of the World Cup, and for many footballers, even getting to take part in the tournament…
maxim88newsLATEST NEWS! ©TM/IMAGO It’s finally here! The World Cup gets underway today with Mexico hosting South Africa in the opening game. Supporters from 48 nations will descend on North America…
maxim88newsLATEST NEWS! ©TM/IMAGO It’s finally here! The World Cup gets underway today with Mexico hosting South Africa in the opening game. Supporters from 48 nations will descend on North America…
maxim88newsMexico star ©IMAGO When Mexico opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the legendary Azteca against South Africa on Friday, they will do so with the youngest player of the…
maxim88newsExpert insight from Spain ©TM/IMAGO Newcastle look set for a busy summer transfer window after a disappointing season saw them finish 12th in the Premier League. The Magpies have already…
maxim88newsSuperstar names ©TM/IMAGO Winning the World Cup is widely viewed as the pinnacle for footballers, certainly at international level. The Champions League is unquestionably the biggest competition in club football…
maxim88news€187.5m total spend ©TM/IMAGO The self-titled ‘Special One’ is back at the biggest club in the world after Real Madrid announced José Mourinho as their new head coach. The Portuguese…
maxim88newsLATEST NEWS! ©TM/IMAGO It’s finally here! The World Cup gets underway today with Mexico hosting South Africa in the opening game. Supporters from 48 nations will descend on North America…
maxim88newsLATEST NEWS! ©TM/IMAGO It’s finally here! The World Cup gets underway today with Mexico hosting South Africa in the opening game. Supporters from 48 nations will descend on North America…
maxim88newsAll-time table revealed ©TM/IMAGO It’s officially World Cup season, with the 2026 tournament getting underway in Mexico City this Thursday. Co-hosts Mexico will face South Africa in the opener. As…
maxim88newsFull tournament simulated ©IMAGO Who would win the 2026 World Cup if every match was decided purely by the squad market value of each national team? Using the latest national…
maxim88newsJune 11th ©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…
maxim88newsLamine Yamal features ©TM/IMAGO The World Cup provides the biggest platform for youngsters to announce themselves as undisputed superstars and they’ll be an array of wonderkids on show in North…
maxim88newsOnly 17 ©IMAGO When Mexico open the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the legendary Azteca against South Africa on Friday, they will do so with the youngest player of the…
maxim88newsOne of the most overused terms in professional sports is “must-win.” I can’t even count how many times I’ve sat in a bar or barbershop and argued with people about…
maxim88newsWhich nations have most talent? ©TM/IMAGO It’s that time again. Every four years the footballing world unites for the most coveted of prizes: to be the World Cup champion. This…
maxim88newsCareer revival needed ©IMAGO This Wednesday, Manchester United confirmed that winger Jadon Sancho will depart the club as a free agent following the conclusion of his contract at the end…
maxim88news€21m fee ©TM/IMAGO Newcastle United have completed the signing of highly-rated French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims. The 20-year-old was a shining light for Reims last season, keeping…
maxim88newsBargain release clause ©TM/IMAGO Kennet Eichhorn is one of the most coveted teenagers in the world and the prodigiously gifted midfielder has opted to join Bayer Leverkusen. According to Sky…
maxim88newsJune 10th ©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…
maxim88newsFull list ©TM/IMAGO Many players consider the World Cup to be the greatest competition and the grandest stage in all of football. As such, football fans expect to see…
maxim88newsBarcelona also keen ©TM/IMAGO Real Madrid have confirmed that they’ve had a €150 million bid rejected for Julián Alvarez. Last week, Florentino Pérez spent days teasing the name of a…
maxim88newsRonaldo most caps ©TM/IMAGO Excitement has reached a peak with the 2026 World Cup commencing in just a few days. Co-hosts Mexico will kick-off the festival of football against South…
maxim88newsTransfer moves closer ©TM/IMAGO Last summer, Tottenham failed to get a number of deals over the line, as they missed out on the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze and…
maxim88newsWorldwide TM expertise ©TM/IMAGO Get ready for a festival of football like no other. No sporting competition in the world attracts more worldwide-viewers than the football World Cup, and the…
maxim88newsJune 9th ©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…
maxim88newsTop 20 revealed ©TM/IMAGO With the 2025/26 Premier League season now fading into the distance, and the World Cup firmly on the horizon, we can begin to look back across…
maxim88newsIf San Antonio wants to win this year’s NBA Finals, it will have to be in comeback fashion. After defeating the reigning champion Thunder in the Western Conference finals, the…
maxim88newsThe Knicks’ stunning playoff run is drawing a lot of attention from bettors, with New York now the favorite in NBA Finals odds. Meanwhile, the Stanley Cup Final has been…
maxim88news28,765 is top spot ©TM/IMAGO Witnessing a young player breaking into the first-team and establishing themselves remains one of the most satisfying emotions for football fans. That feeling is enhanced…
maxim88news19 takes top spot ©TM/IMAGO The World Cup is finally upon us with the most global competition in football getting underway this Thursday when joint-hosts Mexico take on South Africa.…
maxim88newsJune 8th ©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…
maxim88newsTop 20 revealed ©TM/IMAGO The 2025/26 Premier League season was certainly not short of drama, as Arsenal lifted their first title in 22 years, West Ham faced the drop and…
maxim88newsStarts July 1 ©TM/IMAGO Xabi Alonso doesn’t officially begin work as Chelsea manager until July 1, 2026. But if reports are to be believed, the Spaniard is already busy making…
maxim88newsTwo bids rejected ©IMAGO Tottenham’s attempts to make big changes to last season’s underperforming squad have begun in earnest, with the North London side reportedly targeting Brighton central defender Jan…
maxim88newsJune 7th ©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€1.37 billion is top ©TM/IMAGO The World Cup will dominate the discourse over the next month or so with club football taking a backseat temporarily. Supporters from six different continents…
maxim88news60x his market value ©IMAGO Brighton have announced the signing of Nigerian starlet Zadok Yohanna from AIK for a reported record-breaking transfer fee. Yohanna, who has a current market value…