maxim88news€32m market value ©TM/IMAGO In a summer transfer window where inflated fees for central midfielders are becoming the norm, Everton may have just struck gold. Elliot Anderson is set to…
maxim88newsSerie A record? ©IMAGO AC Milan confirmed the signing of Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain for a club-record transfer, on Tuesday. According to reports, the fee will be €74m plus…
maxim88newsOpinion ©TM/IMAGO If European football had quickly forgotten about Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance of the continent during the World Cup, the reigning European champions quickly reminded it of the fact this…
maxim88newsWorld Cup Humiliation ©TM/IMAGO Scotland’s unceremonious departure from the 2026 World Cup was as demoralising as it was dramatic. Whether it be the self-inflicted mistakes in defence or the failure…
maxim88newsInside track from Spain ©TM/IMAGO Chelsea’s recent transfer strategy, which has been centred around bringing in an abundance of young talent, seeing which players explode, and trying to sell players…
maxim88newsPlay Ecuador in r32 ©IMAGO Just three teams went through the 2026 World Cup group stages with a 100% win record. Tournament favourites France, Lionel Messi’s Argentina and co-hosts Mexico.…
maxim88newsJune 30th ©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,…
maxim88newsAnother early exit ©IMAGO It is another negative record for Germany in recent World Cup history. On Monday, Germany exited the tournament after losing 4-5 on penalties to Paraguay. It…
maxim88newsConfirmed ©TM/IMAGO Robert Lewandowski has joined Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire as a free agent. The Polish striker has signed a contract until the end of the 2027/28 season.…
maxim88newsMarket Value Update ©IMAGO While few would argue that the Swedish Allsvenskan is one of Europe’s top leagues, the Scandinavian top-flight is quickly garnering a reputation for developing top young…
maxim88newsOne of window’s most crucial battles ©TM/IMAGO Two ambitious Premier League giants. Two Basque managers. And a similar gaping hole in both team’s attacks. Both Liverpool and champions Arsenal are…
maxim88newsTop 10 revealed ©IMAGO Manchester City have completed their first major signing of the summer transfer period, but it isn’t a player for the club’s starting XI next season. Instead,…
maxim88newsAnother record ©IMAGO Lionel Messi has already broken countless World Cup records during this summer’s tournament. Scoring a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0), Messi broke or equalled five different records. Then…
maxim88newsWants PSG transfer ©TM/IMAGO Yan Diomande’s preference to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer has forced Liverpool to re-assess their transfer priorities this summer. The RB Leipzig winger was the Anfield…
maxim88newsJune 29th ©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,…
maxim88newsWho makes the cut? ©TM/IMAGO The group stages are over. The real jeopardy now begins. Canada and South Africa got the 2026 World Cup knockout stages underway on Sunday evening,…
maxim88newsOne bid rejected ©TM/IMAGO Football works in strange ways, and sometimes goes full circle. In 2020, Arsenal were less than a month into the Mikel Arteta era at the Emirates…
maxim88newsSuccess under Alonso ©IMAGO Chelsea reportedly have made a shock approach to sign Granit Xhaka as Xabi Alonso attempts to reunite with his former player. Reports emerged on Saturday suggesting…
maxim88newsConfirmed ©IMAGO Robert Lewandowski is set to join Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire. The Polish striker will be out of contract this summer and has been linked to several…
maxim88newsFull list revealed ©TM/IMAGO It’s now proper business time in the 2026 World Cup. The new 48-team format means that it is actually quite difficult for many of the top…
maxim88news1.58 ppg ©TM/IMAGO Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach after seven years in the job. The Scot’s departure was announced less than an hour after the Tartan…
maxim88newsJune 28th ©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 dominate ©TM/IMAGO Ligue 1 often receives an unfair reputation but it’s the leading top five league for developing youngsters and also home to the best side in the world.…
maxim88newsAnother record ©IMAGO Lionel Messi has already broken countless World Cup records during this summer’s tournament. Scoring a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0), Messi broke or equalled five different records. Then…
maxim88newsBayern Munich dominate ©TM/IMAGO The Bundesliga is the least competitive of the top five leagues with Bayern Munich enjoying a monopoly in terms of the title, but the Germany top-flight…
maxim88newsSuccess under Alonso ©IMAGO Chelsea reportedly have made a shock approach to sign Granit Xhaka from Sunderland in a move that could reunite Xabi Alonso with his former player. Reports…
maxim88newsExclusive with Krösche ©TM/IMAGO It has been a turbulent season for Eintracht Frankfurt’s board member of sport, Markus Krösche. For the first time since the 2021/22 season, Frankfurt missed out…
maxim88newsTalks ongoing ©IMAGO Manchester United have stepped up their bid to sign Mateus Fernandes signature in what could prove to be one of the longest sagas of the summer transfer…
maxim88news€3m market value ©IMAGO Fulham have announced the signing of highly-rated striker Jonah Kusi-Asare from Bayern Munich on a permanent deal. The 18-year-old made 10 first-team appearances for the Cottagers…
maxim88newsJune 27th ©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€50m reported ©IMAGO AC Milan are moving ahead to sign Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain in what will be a club-record transfer, The Athletic reported. According to various media outlets,…
maxim88news€148 million record ©TM/IMAGO In Barcelona and Real Madrid, LaLiga is home to arguably the two biggest clubs in the world and eyes are drawn to the Spanish top-flight whenever…
maxim88newsStatistically best position revealed ©TM/IMAGO One of the most enthralling transfer sagas this summer looks set to revolve around Aston Villa and England star Morgan Rogers. Premier League champions Arsenal…
maxim88news8th biggest Serie A deal ©TM/IMAGO Nico Paz appeared destined to return to Real Madrid this summer but he will now join Como on a permanent transfer in an incredible…
maxim88newsJuventus dominate ©TM/IMAGO While the English Premier League is unquestionably the biggest league in the world, Serie A held that title during the 1990s. Even through the mid-1980s when Diego…
maxim88newsJune 26th ©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,…
maxim88news28 years old ©IMAGO Premier League champions Arsenal have reportedly made a verbal offer to Newcastle United to try to sign midfielder Bruno Guimarães this summer. The proposal was thought…
maxim88newsRecord fee agreed ©TM/IMAGO Manchester City are showing no signs of standing still after parting ways with legendary manager Pep Guardiola, with the club already set to break the world…
maxim88newsMan Utd also linked ©IMAGO Manchester City are showing no sign of relenting in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. After lengthy negotiations, the Etihad side now have…
maxim88newsTop 10 ranked ©IMAGO While the 25/26 season is now well and truly finished and the World Cup is in full swing, the new summer transfer window hasn’t technically even…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
maxim88newsThe 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 Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha.…
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…
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…
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…
maxim88news€52m asking price ©TM/IMAGO Lucas 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…
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.…
maxim88newsLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has already swooped to sign Victor Muñoz from Osasuna in a deal worth €40 million. Now, the Spaniard is eyeing a possible raid on his…
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…
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…
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…
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,…