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…
maxim88newsApproach made ©IMAGO Arsenal are reportedly looking to secure the next William Saliba by snatching one of Paris Saint-Germain’s most promising talents for a cut-price transfer fee this summer. Reports…
maxim88news€45m highest market value ©TM/IMAGO With billions of euros exchanged between clubs in the summer transfer window, the value of exploiting the free agent market cannot be understated. Using the…
maxim88newsJune 6th ©Galatasaray 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 revealed ©TM/IMAGO With the Champions League final closing the curtain on the 2025/26 campaign, attention has pivoted to the World Cup. Ahead of the competition getting underway on…
maxim88newsElection campaign ©IMAGO “I will shortly, on Tuesday, make an offer to a Champions League club that will be the highest sum Real Madrid has ever paid for a player…
maxim88news€7m market value ©IMAGO Tottenham have completed their first major signing of the summer transfer window, signing experienced full-back Andy Robertson on a free transfer from Liverpool. The Scotland international,…
maxim88news505 players updated ©TM/IMAGO Spain’s LaLiga becomes the fifth and final top league to receive new market values ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Altogether, 505 players received new…
maxim88newsNew manager appointed ©TM/IMAGO Andoni Iraola has been officially unveiled as Liverpool’s new manager and the Spaniard has inherited a brimming inbox upon his arrival. After Iraola was identified as…
maxim88newsTop 10 revealed ©TM/IMAGO The Champions League final may have ended in heartbreak for Arsenal, as they were beaten by holders Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in Budapest, but it’s been…
maxim88newsJune 4th ©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€45m bid ©IMAGO Brentford have been rejected by Said El Mala after the English Premier League club submitted a club record transfer for the FC Köln winger. According to newspaper…
maxim88news478 player updates ©TM/IMAGO For the fourth time in the Polish PKO BK Ekstraklasa, there will be a player with a market value of €10m or more. Wojciech Mońka from…
maxim88newsPSG also interested ©TM/IMAGO The race for Yan Diomande is heating up with Liverpool establishing initial contact with RB Leipzig over the winger. The Merseyside outfit have stepped up their…
maxim88newsFirst bid 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…
maxim88newsDeal Agreed ©IMAGO Brentford are set to complete their first major signing of the summer period, if reports in Germany are to be believed. According to newspaper BILD, the Premier…
maxim88newsWorldwide TM expertise ©TM/IMAGO Get ready for a festival of football like no other. No sporting competition attracts more worldwide-viewers than the football World Cup, and the 2026 edition is…
maxim88news451 players updated ©TM/IMAGO With the season concluded in Belgium, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of 451 Jupiler Pro League players. It is a historic update as at the…
maxim88newsJune 4th ©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…
maxim88news496 players updated ©TM/IMAGO Just ahead of the World Cup, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of 496 players competing in the Saudi Pro League. At the very top, despite…
maxim88newsMan Utd also linked ©IMAGO Manchester City have fired the starting gun for one of the most anticipated races in this summer’s transfer window. According to The Athletic, the Etihad…
maxim88newsThree clubs over €1bn ©TM/IMAGO It wasn’t a vintage English Premier League season by any stretch of the imagination but Arsenal supporters won’t care one iota as they were crowned…
maxim88newsI don’t know that too many people would’ve picked a Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals matchup way back in October of last year. But here we are. And I think it will…
maxim88newsSpecial One to return ©TM/IMAGO José Mourinho is the most box-office manager in the history of football and the self-titled ‘Special One’ could yet add another chapter to his incredible…
maxim88newsIn demand on free ©TM/IMAGO Although he’s firmly in the twilight years of his incredible career, Robert Lewandowski is attracting significant interest after he confirmed his departure from Barcelona. The…
maxim88newsBVB and Betis interested ©IMAGO While there were a number of issues that led to Tottenham Hotspur almost getting relegated from the Premier League this season, one of the main…
maxim88news+€70m is highest ©TM/IMAGO It was another famous season for PSG as they retained their Champions League crown with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia their talisman. The Georgian winger won the French giants…
maxim88newsTop 10 revealed ©TM/IMAGO The Premier League is widely considered as the strongest league in world football at this moment in time – it has the highest cumulative value of…
maxim88newsBavarian buyers ©IMAGO Bayern Munich are wasting no time in their attempts to revamp their squad for next season ahead of this summer’s World Cup. The Bundesliga champions were heavily…
maxim88news€50m market value ©TM/IMAGO As is usually the case for Chelsea, it looks set to be another busy summer at Stamford Bridge. Xabi Alonso will arrive as the new manager,…
maxim88newsKroupi biggest winner ©TM/IMAGO Transfermarkt has just adjusted the market values of 524 players in the latest Premier League market value update this June. The division’s total value actually dropped…
maxim88newsJune 3rd ©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 25 revealed ©TM/IMAGO The first mega-money transfer of what looks set to be a busy summer window saw Barcelona swiftly wrap up the signing of Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon.…
maxim88news810 updates ©TM/IMAGO With the World Cup just around the corner, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of 810 players competing in the league that will represent two of the…
maxim88newsTop talents ©TM/IMAGO The Championship continues to be a spectacular breeding ground for top talent. The second tier of English football is always an entertaining watch and is also one…
maxim88newsThe NBA Finals begin Wednesday night, between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. In a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, the Spurs enter the series as -200…
maxim88newsJune 1st ©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…
maxim88newsEngland on 61 ©IMAGO Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Arsenal in the Champions League final on Saturday evening won the Ligue 1 side their second successive trophy and French football only…
maxim88news463 updates ©TM/IMAGO After the Bundesliga and Serie A, Ligue 1 becomes the third of the top five leagues to receive a market value update ahead of the 2026 FIFA…
maxim88news24 seasons in PL ©TM/IMAGO James Milner has played in 1.4% of all English top-flight games since September 1888 but he’s now announced his retirement from football. become a stalwart…
maxim88newsSet to replace Slot? ©IMAGO Liverpool’s preparations for next season began dramatically late last week, when the Anfield club chose the day of the Champions League final to announce the…
maxim88newsJune 1st ©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…
maxim88news11 managerial changes ©TM/IMAGO There were 11 managerial changes involving 16 different coaches during the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, with Arne Slot later becoming the 12th casualty at the end…
maxim88newsMay 31st ©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…
maxim88newsMarket value update ©TM/IMAGO The final Serie A market value update of the season was released on Friday with 534 players’ valuations altered. It wasn’t a classic campaign in Italy…
maxim88newsIt’s a true David vs. Goliath matchup: Victor Wembanyama vs. Jalen Brunson. This year’s NBA Finals will represent a rematch of the last time the Knicks made it to the…
maxim88news14 players in total ©IMAGO The Champions League final has witnessed some incredible spectacles and moments since the competition was founded in 1992, as well as the now-defunct European Champion…
maxim88newsPSG 1-1 Arsenal (4-3 on pens) ©TM/IMAGO PSG have made Champions League history by winning the trophy for a second season in a row after defeating Arsenal in a tense…
maxim88news14 players in total ©IMAGO The Champions League final has witnessed some incredible spectacles and moments since the competition was founded in 1992, as well as the now-defunct European Champion…
maxim88news1.91 ppg ©TM/IMAGO Liverpool have announced that head coach Arne Slot has left his role as head coach after two years in charge. The 47-year-old guided the Reds to the…
maxim88newsNine g/a in six games ©TM/IMAGO The most prestigious game in club football is upon us with Arsenal and PSG competing in the Champions League final. The Budapest showdown will…
maxim88newsThe champion of the NBA’s Western Conference will be crowned in a seventh and deciding game on Saturday night, after the Spurs blew out the Thunder in Game 6 to…
maxim88newsIt’s Game 7 for all the Western Conference marbles on Saturday, between the Thunder and Spurs. And 1.7 million marbles … er, dollars … are on the line for a…
maxim88newsBayern Munich held interest ©TM/IMAGO Barcelona have announced the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. It was a long wait on Friday as Barca planned to announce the deal…
maxim88newsTop 20 revealed ©TM/IMAGO It’s been a time of true relief, ecstascy and jubilation in the streets of North London for this last couple of weeks. After 22 years of…
maxim88news534 updates ©TM/IMAGO With the season in Italy wrapped up, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of 534 Serie A players. This time, there is some movement at the very…
maxim88newsEuro MV rise ©IMAGO While all eyes will be on the World Cup this summer, few would argue that the Champions League final offers the best test for any world-class…
maxim88news534 updates ©TM/IMAGO With the season in Italy wrapped up, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of 534 Serie A players. This time, there is some movement at the very…
maxim88news€50m market value ©TM/IMAGO Liverpool are set to lose yet another top talent on a free transfer this summer. After losing Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid last season, defender Ibrahima…
maxim88newsMay 29th ©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…
maxim88news17 takes top spot ©TM/IMAGO There’s no sport as universal as football with the beautiful game adored by billions across every single continent. Football is truly a worldwide game and…
maxim88news€90m market value ©TM/IMAGO One of the most enthralling transfer sagas this summer looks like it will centre around Argentine forward Julián Alvarez. This Thursday, it was revealed that Barcelona…
maxim88newsBarcelona bound for €80m ©TM/IMAGO The transfer window doesn’t officially open until June 15th but clubs are already finalising the deals. Anthony Gordon’s impending move from Newcastle United to Barcelona…
maxim88news477 updates ©TM/IMAGO With the season over and the World Cup just around the corner, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of 477 Liga Portugal players. With the update concluded,…
maxim88news663 players updated ©TM/IMAGO Transfermarkt has just updated the market values of as many as 663 players in the latest Championship market value update this May. Incredibly, the English second-flight…
maxim88news477 updates ©TM/IMAGO With just weeks to the World Cup, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of 477 Eredivisie players. At the very top remains Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven.…
maxim88newsMay 28th ©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…
maxim88newsConference League winner ©IMAGO Oliver Glasner will be leaving Crystal Palace, having secured the club’s first European trophy. On Wednesday, Palace beat LaLiga minnows Rayo Vallecano 1-0 thanks to a…
maxim88newsTriumphant in Leipzig ©TM/IMAGO Despite some football fans in England always blindly claiming that the Premier League boasted the highest-quality in the world, there was a period where that certainly…
maxim88newsBayern Munich held interest ©TM/IMAGO Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United for Anthony Gordon. The two clubs have been locked in advanced talks for several days and Transfermarkt…
maxim88newsConference League final ©TM/IMAGO Despite some football fans in England always blindly claiming that the Premier League boasted the highest-quality in the world, there was a period where that certainly…