maxim88newsMeet at Old Trafford Sunday ©TM/IMAGO All eyes will be on Old Trafford this Sunday, as perhaps the Premier League’s most iconic fixture returns. Old rivals Manchester United and Liverpool…
maxim88newsRound 1 of the NBA playoffs will wrap up this weekend, as four teams have already advanced to Round 2. The Knicks embarrassed the Hawks in a Game 6 blowout…
maxim88newsTop 10 ranked ©IMAGO Real Madrid face a real conundrum this weekend in LaLiga. If “Los Blancos” fail to pick up all three points on their trip to Espanyol on…
maxim88newsIn the top 10 leagues ©TM/IMAGO Turkish giants Galatasaray have the opportunity to clinch a fourth consecutive Süper Lig title this weekend if they can win away to seventh-placed Samsunspor.…
maxim88newsTottenham crisis ©TM/IMAGO Injuries are unfortunately part and parcel of football but the extent to which clubs suffer from them can considerably impact their fortunes. With the rise of data…
maxim88newsMay 1st ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsSquad value sky-rocketing ©IMAGO FC Porto are on course for their 31st Portuguese league title and their first since 2022. If the Dragons beat surprise package Alverca on Saturday evening,…
maxim88newsTop 15 listed ©IMAGO The football season in Europe is undoubtedly nearing its conclusion, and while that means several in-form clubs are heading towards silverware, even more clubs will be…
maxim88news€75m valuation ©TM/IMAGO João Pedro has emerged as a potential transfer target for Barcelona this summer with their priority to add a world-class striker. Robert Lewandowski is expected to depart…
maxim88news€50m market value ©TM/IMAGO Everything is currently rosy at Manchester United with Michael Carrick transforming their fortunes this season. No Premier League club has collected more points than United since…
maxim88newsTop 20 streaks revealed ©TM/IMAGO Arsenal certainly came out with their heads held high after their first leg Champions League semi-final at the Metropolitano. The game finished 1-1 after a…
maxim88news€50m market value ©TM/IMAGO Kobbie Mainoo has committed his long-term future to Manchester United by penning a contract extension until 2031. The academy graduate rose to prominence under Erik ten…
maxim88newsApril 30th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsEuropa League showdown ©TM/IMAGO Attention turns towards the Europa League this Thursday as we reach the crucial semi-final stage. Liga Portugal’s Braga face Bundesliga outfit Freiburg in one half of…
maxim88news97th appearance ©IMAGO Atlético Madrid against Arsenal might have struggled to compete with yesterday’s spectacle between PSG and Bayern (5-4). But for one player, it was still a special moment:…
maxim88newsTransfer this summer? ©TM/IMAGO Julián Alvarez dominated much of the pre-match talk ahead of Atlético Madrid’s Champions League semi-final against Arsenal and the Argentinian was heavily involved in the first-leg.…
maxim88newsReturn to Stamford Bridge ©TM/IMAGO Nicolas Jackson is attracting interest from Juventus and AC Milan as he approaches a pivotal summer in his career. The 24-year-old has spent the season…
maxim88newsEarly in the postseason, the Thunder are already roaring. Oklahoma City has been the favorite to win the NBA title since the preseason, and a 64-18 regular-season campaign did little…
maxim88newsGuardiola, Mourinho & Co ©TM/IMAGO PSG and Bayern Munich produced one of the most entertaining games in Champions League history in the first leg of their semi-final. The French side…
maxim88newsLigue 1 insight ©TM/IMAGO While Paris Saint-Germain are working hard to retain their European title in the Champions League, their domestic campaign has faced some stiff competition in Ligue 1…
maxim88newsSemi-final 1st leg Wednesday ©TM/IMAGO It’s Champions League semi-final week, and attention turns to the Spanish capital this Wednesday as Atlético Madrid host Arsenal at the Wanda Metropolitano. Diego Simeone’s…
maxim88newsApril 29th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsPSG 5-4 Bayern ©TM/IMAGO Football fans around the world were treated to a true spectacle on Tuesday night, as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich locked horns in the first leg…
maxim88newsOnly one game with more goals ©IMAGO It isn’t often that games live up to the hype. But make no mistake, it was an incredible 90 minutes at the Parc…
maxim88newsAncelotti & Zidane ©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 career.…
maxim88newsThe special one ©IMAGO The latest reports suggest that legendary Portuguese coach José Mourinho is Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s favoured candidate to replace Álvaro Arbeloa as the next head…
maxim88newsSix Premier League titles ©TM/IMAGO John Stones will bring down the curtain of his incredible Manchester City career at the end of the season. The 31-year-old has been integral to…
maxim88newsWho will win this year? ©TM/IMAGO The Champions League has reached the business end of the competition with just four clubs’ dreams of lifting the most prestigious club trophy in…
maxim88newsThe special one ©IMAGO The latest reports suggest that legendary Portuguese coach José Mourinho is Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s favoured candidate to replace Álvaro Arbeloa as the next head…
maxim88newsArsenal take on Atlético ©TM/IMAGO It’s crunch time in the Champions League for Arsenal. After being knocked out of last season’s semi-finals by Paris Saint-Germain, the Gunners are looking to…
maxim88newsApril 28th ©Galatasaray The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsMr Reliable ©IMAGO Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League on Monday night pushed them to within two points of returning to the Champions League, following a…
maxim88newsExpert opinion ©TM/IMAGO It is a potential final. On Tuesday, PSG will host Bayern Munich for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. While Bayern Munich were the…
maxim88newsBlueCo under pressure ©TM/IMAGO Chelsea’s decision to sack Liam Rosenior paid immediate dividends as they booked their place in the FA Cup final on Sunday with a 1-0 win over…
maxim88newsTop 10 for both revealed ©TM/IMAGO As we approach the end of the season in Europe’s top leagues, we can begin reflecting on what we have witnessed this campaign. Last…
maxim88news€65m market value ©TM/IMAGO Nico Paz was destined to return to Real Madrid this summer but they’ve now formally informed Como of their decision to activate their buyback option. According…
maxim88news67 years & 173 games ©Galatasaray Few fixtures on the football calendar can promise drama quite as readily as when Galatasaray and Fenerbahce lock horns, and Sunday’s clash between the…
maxim88newsApril 27th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88news€35m market value ©TM/IMAGO Jarrod Bowen once again established why he is serenaded by West Ham’s loyal fanbase after playing a massive role in their fight to avoid relegation on…
maxim88newsApril 26th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsReal Madrid & Barcelona ©TM/IMAGO Bayern Munich are on course for a famous season with Vincent Kompany’s men looking unstoppable across all competitions. The Bavarian giants have enjoyed a near…
maxim88news7 transfers over €100m ©TM/IMAGO The Premier League has played host to some of the most talented players in football history, with Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and…
maxim88news€803m squad value ©TM/IMAGO Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi is facing a large-scale injury crisis which could leave the Italian tactician with just 14 senior players for the final…
maxim88newsOsimhen back ©TM/IMAGO The Intercontinental derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce is one of the fiercest rivalries in football and Istanbul will come to a standstill on Sunday for a…
maxim88newsApril 24th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsWho makes the cut? ©TM/IMAGO The Premier League is reaching its vital run-in stage. Every point becomes crucial. Managers will being doing their best to keep their players calm. Conveying…
maxim88newsAlmost a week into the NBA playoffs and several series around the league are starting to heat up. The short-handed Lakers have a 2-0 lead, despite being big underdogs against…
maxim88newsMVP flops ©IMAGO Real Madrid almost have nothing left to play for this season. After getting knocked out of the Spanish Cup by Albacete and then losing to Bayern Munich…
maxim88newsContract expires 2027 ©TM/IMAGO Curtis Jones faces an uncertain future at Liverpool with the midfielder reportedly considering whether to depart his boyhood club. It’s understood that the 25-year-old holds frustrations…
maxim88news€60m market value ©TM/IMAGO Elliot Anderson’s rise from a young prospect struggling to gain first-team minutes at boyhood club Newcastle to one of the best midfielders in the Premier League…
maxim88newsApril 24th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsFA Cup semis this weekend ©TM/IMAGO Whilst the Premier League run-in is hotting up, for four teams, attention turns to the FA Cup this weekend, with the semi-finals getting underway…
maxim88newsThe Tyson brothers will be 315 miles apart at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night. And they each know exactly where the other will be at the moment the clock…
maxim88newsHamstring injury ©IMAGO Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo kept the Spanish giants top of the LaLiga table with a comfortable nine-point gap over rivals Real Madrid, but the result…
maxim88newsImprovements needed ©TM/IMAGO Liverpool manager Arne Slot has come under pressure at times this season after his team’s meagre title defence. What the Dutchman did in his first season at…
maxim88newsFull list revealed ©TM/IMAGO As the 2025/26 season reaches it’s final run-in, clubs will already be looking ahead to the summer transfer window, as they plan for the next campaign.…
maxim88news“We have to wait” ©IMAGO Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo kept the Spanish giants top of the LaLiga table with a comfortable nine-point gap over rivals Real Madrid, but…
maxim88newsApril 23rd ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsTop 10 historic market values ©IMAGO Should Manchester City go on to win this season’s Premier League title, it will be a fitting conclusion for one of the club’s greatest…
maxim88news2026 World Cup ©IMAGO Chelsea forward Estêvão is at serious risk of missing the 2026 World Cup. Last Saturday, the Chelsea player was substituted early on in the match against…
maxim88newsTop 10 ranked ©IMAGO Rangers captain James Tavernier confirmed on Wednesday that he would depart the Scottish Premiership club at the end of the seaon. Despite joining the Ibrox club…
maxim88newsSix Premier League titles ©TM/IMAGO John Stones is expected to bring down the curtain of his incredible Manchester City career at the end of the season. The 31-year-old has been…
maxim88news3-0 defeat to Brighton ©TM/IMAGO Chelsea’s miserable run of form continued at the AMEX on Tuesday evening as they were dismantled by Brighton. The game finished 3-0 to the Seagulls,…
maxim88newsApril 22st ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88news2-2 draw with Hull ©IMAGO Rewind the clocks 10 years, and football fans are about to witness the greatest miracle in Premier League history, as 5000/1 long shots Leicester City…
maxim88newsTwo Brazil internationals ©TM/IMAGO Wolverhampton Wanderers’ inevitable relegation from the English Premier League was confirmed on Monday evening after West Ham United’s draw with Crystal Palace. While it’s now mathematically…
maxim88newsApril 21st ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsManager of the season ©IMAGO Few would have been surprised when Frank Lampard was unveiled as the EFL Championship Manager of the Season on Sunday night. The former Chelsea midfielder…
maxim88newsRecruitment disappointing ©TM/IMAGO Arsenal’s performance at the Etihad may have ended in defeat on Sunday, but it was the best the Gunners have played in the league in months –…
maxim88newsExclusive interview ©IMAGO Premier League newcomers Leeds United are having a solid season and will play in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday for the first time since 1987. At…
maxim88newsNow official ©IMAGO Bournemouth have found a replacement for Andoni Iraola. Earlier this month, Iraola announced that he will leave the Premier League club at the conclusion of the 2025/26…
maxim88newsChampions League bound ©TM/IMAGO Michael Carrick strengthened his case to be appointed as Manchester United’s permanent manager with a hugely significant 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday evening. The result…
maxim88newsWatkins moves up ©TM/IMAGO We often see players have one or two prolific seasons in the Premier League. Michu in 2012/13 for Swansea. Benni McCarthy in 2006/07 for Blackburn. But…
maxim88newsApril 20th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsApril 19th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsNCAA Tournament star Braylon Mullins will stick around for one more season at UConn in hopes of winning a national championship instead of heading straight to the NBA. The 6-foot-6…
maxim88newsMan City 2-1 Arsenal ©IMAGO It was billed as the biggest game the Premier League has seen for over a decade and few could deny it delivered. Arsenal had been…
maxim88newsWith expert opinion ©TM/IMAGO Bayern Munich have won their 35th German championship, the 34th in the Bundesliga era, thanks to a 4-2 win over VfB Stuttgart. Although Christian Führich gave…
maxim88newsEverton 1-2 Liverpool ©IMAGO Mohamed Salah has only a few Premier League games left to savour before he leaves Liverpool as a free agent in the summer, while Virgil van…
maxim88newsSuperclásico ©TM/IMAGO The Superclásico is unquestionably one of the fiercest rivalries in football and the latest installment of the Buenos Aires derby takes place on Sunday. River Plate and Boca…
maxim88newsChelsea 0-1 Man Utd ©IMAGO Cole Palmer quashed talk of a potential Chelsea exit this week when asked about his future. Ironically, speculation has been rife that he could join…
maxim88newsApril 18th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsTitle showdown this Sunday ©TM/IMAGO It couldn’t be set up more perfectly. Hunter vs hunted. Predator vs prey. Master vs apprentice. This Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will go the Etihad…
maxim88newsWith a pair of postseasons about to start, numerous noteworthy bets — often made months ago — draw closer to cashing in on NBA futures odds and NHL futures odds.…
maxim88newsThe NBA postseason tips off this weekend, as the Oklahoma City Thunder look to become the league’s first repeat champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. After an exciting play-in…
maxim88newsReal Madrid & Barcelona ©TM/IMAGO Bayern Munich are on course for a famous season with Vincent Kompany’s men looking unstoppable across all competitions. The Bavarian giants have enjoyed a near…
maxim88newsTop 10 revealed ©TM/IMAGO Goalscorers often hog most of the plaudits in football and sometimes rightly so. The feeling of scoring a goal is a moment to savour for players,…
maxim88newsChelsea return? ©TM/IMAGO A lot can change in one year in football. When Kendry Páez made his €10 million move from Independiente to Chelsea in the summer of 2025, many…
maxim88newsApril 17th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsMeet at Stamford Bridge Sunday ©TM/IMAGO Whilst the title race is still very much alive and the relegation dogfight continues to tussle, the battle for the Champions League places is…
maxim88newsBookmakers in Vegas and across the nation have the same conundrum every year when it comes to NBA playoff odds: They want the Lakers to be good but not too…
maxim88newsBasketball Jones — I got a Basketball Jones. Sure, there are two more NBA postseason play-in games on Friday night, but sportsbooks have prices posted for six of the eight…
maxim88newsFew nations, if any, have produced the conveyer belt of talent as Brazil across history and Eduardo Conceição is the latest wonderkid on the production line. Pelé, Ronaldo…
maxim88newsRecently relegated ©TM/IMAGO Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi has bought Spanish club UE Cornellà. “This move reinforces Messi’s close ties to Barcelona and his commitment to the development of…
maxim88news23rd in Championship ©IMAGO Rewind the clocks 10 years, and football fans are about to witness the greatest miracle in Premier League history, as 5000/1 long shots Leicester City close…
maxim88news50 goals in 42 Bayern games ©TM/IMAGO Harry Kane etched another chapter in the history books of his incredible career after playing an important role in Bayern Munich’s triumph over…
maxim88news42 G&As in 42 games ©IMAGO Despite a grand total of 10 goals between the two clubs over the course of both legs of their Champions League quarter-final tie, it…
maxim88newsApril 16th ©IMAGO The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of…
maxim88newsFirst win since 2012 ©IMAGO Bayern Munich have done it. Despite going down three times, the Bundesliga giants beat Real Madrid 4-3 (6-4 on aggregate) on Wednesday to advance to…
maxim88newsBack-to-back semi-finals ©TM/IMAGO It was far from a classic in North London but the majority of Arsenal fans couldn’t care one iota as they booked their place in the semi-finals…