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A fantasy or the long run? Mbappe and Vinicius each named as attainable Milan targets

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Italian giants reportedly shifting in the direction of elite stage signings

A fantasy or the long run? Mbappe and Vinicius each named as attainable Milan targets

AC Milan are being linked with two of soccer’s largest star with stories in Italy suggesting the membership may sooner or later transfer for Kylian Mbappe or Vinícius Júnior.

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stories that Milan try to maneuver away from their latest concentrate on younger prospects. As an alternative, the membership now desires extra skilled, high stage gamers like Luka Modric & Adrien Rabiot.

The newspaper provides that Milan’s world reputation is rising once more making the membership extra engaging to elite gamers than in earlier years.

Why Mbappe & Vinicius are being talked about

Each Mbappe & Vinicius have spoken warmly about Milan prior to now.

This has helped gasoline hypothesis that not less than certainly one of them may turn into lifelike goal sooner or later even when the concept nonetheless feels far fetched at the moment.

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Premier League

Fantasy Premier League: I Ought to’ve Backed Sunderland From The Begin

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How might we probably have predicted this?

When you had informed me this time final yr that Sunderland gamers can be making up 7% of the highest 100 Fantasy Premier League performers, I merely wouldn’t have believed you.

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It’s straightforward to take a look at the desk and see how effectively we’re doing as a crew this season, but it surely’s much more unimaginable to see our particular person gamers within the highlight if you’re actively scouting out good performers on your FPL every week. With a mixed signing payment of simply over £55 million, it’s clear to see that our 7 entrants into the highest 100 have been effectively well worth the cash.

Forward of Gameweek 1, I’d by no means have dreamed of filling up the Sunderland slots in my crew however, 12 weeks later, that’s precisely what I’ve executed. Albeit, if there’s one factor about me, it’s that Luke O’Nien won’t ever depart my FPL. He’s retaining my bench heat and filled with spirit till he makes his long-awaited Premier League debut.

I do really feel a bit responsible about not backing Sunderland from the off, so we’re breaking down the 7 Sunderland gamers that includes within the high 100 FPL performers and why I ought to’ve put my belief in them earlier.

Robin Roefs

Factors: 56

Quantity total: #17

Quantity place: #1

Value in GW1: £4.5

Possession in GW1: 18,876

Value in GW11: £4.7

Possession in GW11: 874,346

With an excellent 56 factors to date this season, Roefs sits comfortably as the very best goalkeeper in FPL. he averages a spectacular 5.1 factors per match, which additionally places him in seventeenth total. The second greatest goalkeeper, Raya, averages simply 4.8 and began off the season with 1,531,911 gamers having him of their squad, that means Roefs would have been an excellent participant to begin off with. Roefs has been very constant all through the season, hasn’t conceded greater than two targets per match, and appears set to proceed bringing within the factors for any of the 850,000 managers who’ve introduced him into their crew.

Granit Xhaka 

Factors: 52

Quantity total: #29

Quantity place: #10

Value in GW1: £5.0

Possession in GW1: 266,288

Value in GW11: £5.1

Possession in GW11: 698,127

Xhaka began the season as essentially the most owned Sunderland participant with a whopping 266,288 managers having him of their squad, and that has almost tripled within the weeks since. It was widespread sense to convey him in on the low value level of £5 million, particularly since he has ended up averaging 4.7 factors per match. His greatest week but got here in GW10 the place he gained 10 factors after his first aim for the membership. That week led to 50,000 extra gamers bringing him in, along with his present possession standing at just below 700,000. When you joined the 640,000 different managers who owned him in that week, you clearly had extra sense than I did.

Nordi Mukiele

Factors: 51

Quantity total: #31

Quantity place: #15

Value in GW2: £4.0

Possession in GW2: 33,250

Value in GW11: £4.2

Possession in GW11:  692,033

Sunderland AFC have already reported on , and so they weren’t improper. He averages 5.7 factors per match, with an unimaginable GW8 bringing in 17 factors. Not solely is he scoring for the membership, he additionally persistently will get defcon. Mukiele has had nearly 640,000 transfers in because the begin of his season, so for those who introduced him in as quickly as he signed for the membership forward of GW2, you positively made the appropriate alternative there.

Dan Ballard

Factors: 49

Quantity total: #39

Quantity place: #17

Value in GW1: £4.5

Possession in GW1:  20,153

Value in GW11: £4.6

Possession in GW11: 292,599

Attributable to his excellent performances final season – we’ll always remember 121:59 – a variety of Sunderland followers introduced Ballard into their crew. As they very rightly predicted, he managed to header his manner into FPL’s coronary heart. He’s already scored two blinders this season, is averaging 5.4 factors per match, and even grabbed a exceptional 19 defensive contributions towards Manchester United at first of October. His possession has risen from 20,000 to 292,000 so he has clearly confirmed himself to be an amazing asset.

Omar Alderete

Factors: 45

Quantity total: #59

Quantity place: #25

Value in GW1: £4.0

Possession in GW1:  69,254

Value in GW11: £4.1

Possession in GW11: 625,824

Despite his lack of minutes these days, Alderete did so effectively earlier within the season that he’s nonetheless standing firmly within the high 60. He averaged 6.5 factors within the first 6 weeks and has flown from 69,000 to 625,000 possession. He would’ve been an incredible asset at first of the season to get you forward of the sport so kudos to those that predicted his unimaginable efficiency.

Trai Hume

Factors: 41

Quantity total: #75

Quantity place: #29

Value in GW1: £4.5

Possession in GW1: 18,175

Value in GW11: £4.5

Possession in GW11: 47,728

Trai Hume. The place can we even start? He signed for us for round £200,000 in 2022 and is now the seventy fifth greatest participant in FPL simply three years later. Unrivalled. Hume nonetheless has a small possession and a few good fixtures for the subsequent few weeks so might positively be an excellent particular person decide to spice up your factors. Solely 38,000 managers gained his 11 factors in week 8, so we definitely ought to’ve put our religion in him earlier.

Wilson Isidor

Factors: 41

Quantity total: #76

Quantity place: #8

Value in GW1: £5.5

Possession in GW1: 21,380

Value in GW11: £5.6

Possession in GW11: 425,542

Isidor sits only one place behind Hume within the high 100, despite the fact that they’re tied on factors. He has an enormous possession now, that includes in 3.5% of groups, with over 400,000 FPL managers bringing him into their squad since GW1. In any case, with Isidor, the place can you actually go improper?

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Champions League

UCL MD-4 Price My Fantasy Group

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The league part of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League reaches the midway level on Matchday 4, with 18 matches set to happen.

Some groups are starting to seek out their kind, whereas others are nonetheless trying to find consistency after a blended begin to the season.

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With a lot nonetheless to play for, this spherical offers UCL Fantasy managers one other alternative to achieve useful factors and transfer up the rankings.

Earlier than discussing my Matchday 4 workforce, I’d like to have a look again at how my squad carried out in Matchday 3, once I activated my wildcard.

UCL MD3 Group Evaluation

It was an vital spherical for my workforce, and I’ll be reviewing how my key picks carried out and the place issues went proper or mistaken. That is how my workforce carried out in Matchday 3.

Matchday 3 was certainly one of my greatest weeks thus far, as my workforce picked up a stable 92 factors after I performed my wildcard.

Selecting Marcus Rashford as captain turned out to be an excellent transfer as he scored twice in Barcelona’s 6–1 win over Olympiacos, giving me an enormous 26 factors.

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My different forwards didn’t fairly ship the best way I hoped, although. Harry Kane solely managed 6 factors, and Kylian Mbappé couldn’t discover the web towards Juventus, ending with simply 2 factors.

Nonetheless, it was a robust exhibiting total, and I even completed as the very best scorer in certainly one of my mini-leagues for Matchday 3.

In midfield, Anthony Gordon and Vitinha actually stood out with 14 and 12 factors every, preserving my total rating excessive.

My defenders additionally did their job nicely, as Van de Ven and Timber each picked up 8 factors from clear sheets. Total, I used to be actually proud of how the workforce carried out.

The wildcard modifications labored out properly, and I’m now trying ahead to seeing my workforce carry out even higher heading into Matchday 4.

Two Free Transfers Heading into Match Day 4

My ahead line is crammed with high quality, however the fixtures this week are removed from simple. Harry Kane travels to Paris to face PSG, whereas Kylian Mbappé goes up towards Liverpool.

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Each matches are robust, and I’m not too assured about massive returns, although with gamers nearly as good as they’re, something can occur.

One aim or help from both may nonetheless make an enormous distinction. Marcus Rashford, then again, has probably the most beneficial fixture at dwelling to Membership Brugge.

After his sensible efficiency in Matchday 3, I’m assured he can ship once more.

In midfield and defence, I’ve tried to maintain issues regular to steadiness out the chance in assault. Arsenal’s fixture towards Slavia Praha appears promising, and I’m anticipating good factors from David Raya and my captain, Jurrien Timber.

I’m leaving the armband on Timber for now as a result of I’m not too positive about captaining any of my forwards this week. It feels just like the safer name, and hopefully, it pays off.

I needed to make one key change in midfield, taking out Kevin De Bruyne for Mikel Merino. He scored a penalty in his final match towards Inter Milan however bought injured shortly after.

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Alongside him, Anthony Gordon faces Athletic Membership and may have probabilities to contribute, whereas Michael Olise and Vitinha each have robust fixtures towards PSG and Bayern Munich, however they’re the type of gamers who can nonetheless shock UCL managers.

Total, I made a decision to play it sensible this week by saving each of my free transfers for later. Matchday 5 may carry more durable fixtures and a greater probability to make the proper modifications, so I’m holding off for now.

Hopefully, the gamers I’ve trusted can ship once more.

What do you consider my Matchday 4 workforce? Who’re you giving your captain’s armband to this week, and would you will have used your free transfers or saved them like I did? I’d love to listen to your ideas forward of Matchday 4.

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AFC Champions League Elite Fantasy: Matchday 1 Suggestions & Technique

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The wait is lastly over. The AFC Champions League Elite Fantasy is again, promising one other season of thrilling battles, tactical choices, and star-studded performances.

As managers put together their squads for Matchday 1, this information will stroll you thru the whole lot you want to know: a fast look again on the standout names from final season, the most well liked picks for 2025/26, important captain decisions, squadbuilding methods,and naturally, the model new boosters that might make all of the distinction.

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The sport is free to play and out there on and thru the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android.

A glance again at 2024/25

In case your picks have been Al Ahli’s gamers, you have to have loved an exhilarating season of the AFC Champions League Elite. The Saudi Arabian aspect edged Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale within the closing to clinch their first ACL Elite title.

The match’s champions dominated the highest 5 highest-scoring gamers, with MVP Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez all that includes. In the meantime, semi-finalist Al Hilal’s Salem al-Dawsari received his first-ever Golden Boot and topped the listing above.

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João Cancelo was in excessive spirits and was probably the most chosen participant, whereas his legendary Portuguese teammate Cristiano Ronaldo was probably the most picked captain.

As for the highest-scoring gamers in every place, Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou registered 5 clear sheets to complete because the Fantasy’s finest goalkeeper.

Key gamers and captains for 2025/26

Cristiano Ronaldo might have departed for AFC Champions League Two however the captaincy race stays fierce. Riyad Mahrez, contemporary from lifting the trophy with Al Ahli, is one other dependable armband contender.

Salem Al Dawsari, regardless of a latest hamstring damage, stays on many managers’ radars, whereas Johor Darul Ta’zim’s Arif Aiman and Al Sadd’s Akram Afif are darkish horses for captaincy.

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In aim, it’s shaping as much as be a duel between Al Hilal’s Yassine Bounou and Al Ahli’s Édouard Mendy, two of the most-selected shot-stoppers final time period. On the again, João Cancelo stays a protected alternative, however Theo Hernández’s arrival at Al Hilal provides spice to the defender pool.

Midfield presents loads of competitors with Franck Kessié, Mahrez, and newcomer Enzo Millot of Al Ahli. Up entrance, Darwin Núñez’s €45m transfer from Liverpool to Al Hilal makes him one of the crucial intriguing names, particularly now that Ronaldo, Sadio Mané and Anderson Lopes are now not within the competitors.

Matchday 1 Predictions

The highlight is firmly on Darwin Núñez. With Mitrović and Al Dawsari but to verify return dates from damage, the Uruguayan striker has a golden alternative to shine in Al Hilal’s Group A opener towards Al-Duhail SC. His work fee and scoring intuition may make him the most well-liked debut choose of Matchday 1.

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Defending champions Al Ahli start their title protection at residence towards Nasaf Qarshi. Final season’s MVP Roberto Firmino left for Al Sadd however Al Ahli’s squad depth stays spectacular. Enzo Millot, together with his creativity and aptitude, may emerge as a shock captain choice for daring managers.

In the meantime, keep watch over Mahrez, who stays one of the crucial constant Fantasy performers.

If you happen to’d like to problem, you may go along with promising skills from La Masia like Al Ittihad’s Unai Hernandez or Arnau Pradas, who’re in our AFC Champions League Elite NEOM Future stars Checklist of this season.

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Serie A

🧙 Fantasy soccer: who’s over- or underperformed in Serie A to this point

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Within the first two matchdays of Serie A, there have been some gamers who over-performed and a few who under-performed: clearly affecting their public sale value in Fanta.

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Let’s take a look at these gamers who could have elevated (maybe excessively) their value and as a substitute those that have maintained, unintentionally, a decrease profile in comparison with their goal qualities.

Beneath-performance

Moise Kean

Moise Kean tried 6 photographs within the first two video games however by no means hit the goal, additionally lacking a header just a few centimeters from the purpose: a 0.97xG alternative. Undoubtedly a statistical under-performance that might decrease his public sale value regardless of scoring for the nationwide staff.

Mateo Pellegrino

Mateo Pellegrino additionally remained dry firstly of the season: solely 3 photographs and one on the right track. His aerial hazard at all times places opposing defenses in problem, however the lack of objectives might make him go unnoticed on the public sale. Cutrone’s substitute purpose, furthermore, can instill unfounded doubts in sure fantasy managers.

Nikola Vlasic

Vlasic is the technical chief of Torino which presents itself as an offensive staff, however the Serbian did not impress within the first matches. The preliminary 5-0 in opposition to Inter and the 0-0 with Fiorentina have taken him out of the highlight and we should benefit from it: Vlasic has objectives and assists in his legs, particularly in Baroni’s 4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3.

Nicolae Stanciu

The Romanian attacking midfielder arrived with nice hype, the golazo in Coppa Italia had raised public sale costs lots in August however now you should buy him for much less: the 2 video games with out objectives have lowered his value. He definitely hasn’t proven all his qualities but.

Over-performance

Wesley

Roma’s winger began very properly: purpose on the first and good efficiency on the second matchday. Gasperini’s facet gamers are at all times paid lots however the debut purpose might inflate Wesley’s value much more. He will definitely be among the many most costly within the division regardless of being in his first 12 months in Serie A.

Dusan Vlahovic

Vlahovic stayed at Juve, scored two objectives in two video games, additionally scored for the nationwide staff and Tudor mentioned: “He can play with David within the 3-5-2”. All components that definitely give a unique perspective to his season however will skyrocket his public sale value. Let’s keep in mind although that Vlahovic shouldn’t be absolutely the starter for the bianconeri: he’s not to be paid as a 1° slot.

Patrick Cutrone

Moved to Parma and instantly scored a substitute purpose on his debut with the brand new shirt: a single play that may (actually) value fantasy managers who determine to take him lots. Parma’s beginning ahead is Pellegrino and the spot subsequent to him is the topic of extensive competitors.

Federico Bonazzoli

Bonazzoli’s overhead kick in opposition to Milan was a gem however now Jamie Vardy has arrived at Cremonese, to not point out the presence of Vazquez. The area could also be decreased for him: watch out to not pay for a single play, irrespective of how stunning.

Tasos Douvikas

You’ll want to suppose earlier than over-paying for Douvikas: he has been Como’s starter within the first two outings however certainly Morata didn’t settle for Fabregas’ proposal to be a substitute. The purpose in opposition to Lazio will improve his value much more: he’s obtainable however on the proper value.

This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.

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Serie A

✍️ New signings to choose for Fantasy Soccer: from defence to assault 🧙‍♂️

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The market is over and the brand new purchases are at all times tempting to the Fanta, however some have motive to be purchased certainly. Let’s have a look at the brand new arrivals in Serie A to take on the public sale.

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On this checklist, there are not any names like Hojlund, Modric, Openda and plenty of others that will likely be handled individually in one other article.

Defenders

Not many Fanta gamers have arrived in protection, however amongst these there may be undoubtedly Estupiñán from Milan: a daily starter on the left flank (and with no actual reserve) who has already proven to push ahead rather a lot and make nice crosses. Moreover him, Wesley can be a should: a winger from Gasperini who could also be paid greater than anticipated after the debut purpose.

Who has not but been seen is Miguel Gutierrez from Napoli, injured and initially closed by the presence of Olivera, however his offensive push is understood and may convey a number of bonuses to the Fanta.

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Additionally to be taken at decrease figures is Joao Mario from Juventus: he nonetheless has to adapt to Tudor’s defensive techniques however might be the choice to push on the fitting flank of the bianconeri.

There are some ensures at a low value: Idzes at Sassuolo can turn into the defensive chief of a workforce that, let’s not neglect, will concede many objectives. Leo Ostigard will as an alternative be a starter in a wonderful protection and might be purchased at a contained value. Additionally value mentioning is Cuadrado as a wager: he’s listed as a defender however can play on the flank and within the trequartista place, the unknown is on the minutes and bodily endurance.

Midfielders

Sucic enchanted on the primary day with Inter and for this he will likely be paid rather a lot: the qualities can justify the value of a playmaking mezzala and in addition of insertion. At a not exaggerated value you’ll be able to take El Aynaoui who can play each as a midfielder and as a trequartista in Roma, additionally as a result of the membership has not purchased the extra winger that Gasperini requested.

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Completely accredited additionally the acquisition of Rabiot: Allegri expressly requested him and he scored 9 objectives in Ligue 1 over the past season. We can’t neglect Kevin De Bruyne: a daily starter in Napoli and already scored towards Sassuolo. Fiorentina as an alternative bets on Sohm as an invading midfielder and can provide a number of bonuses to Fanta; the identical goes for Folorunsho at Cagliari.

In Genoa, Nicolae Stanciu will play within the trequartista place, who has not created hype round him within the first days and subsequently might be purchased at affordable costs. A great buy can be Baturina from Como however be careful for the fee: he’ll usually play in midfield however the bonuses within the legs are current. Listed as a midfielder there may be additionally Zhegrova: he’ll compete for the place at Juventus with Conceicao however de facto he’s an added attacker to Fanta.

Forwards

The brand new purchases in assault are many however few names are absolute starters to wager on, and that can make you danger little: to begin with there may be Jonathan David, he scored on his debut and is key for Juve’s sport regardless of Vlahovic has been prepared and, in his place, Openda may also play.

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The striker designated by Gasperini is obvious: Evan Ferguson who subsequently turns into a full 1° slot, Dovbyk will as an alternative be his reserve and now – with the market closed – he has additionally escaped the “hazard” of a poll with Gimenez.

Within the area of bets there are Vardy at Cremonese and Simeone at Torino: the Englishman regardless of being 38 years previous scored 9 objectives within the final Premier League and is a candidate to be a starter. The granata striker as an alternative is taking the place, he’s undoubtedly extra “first striker” in comparison with Che Adams and it’s all to confirm the return of Zapata: 34 years previous and coming from a heavy harm. Simeone may also be purchased at a low value in comparison with his worth.

This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.

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Serie A

😭 Fantasy soccer: which bonus gamers will we miss from final season 📊

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Anybody who has performed fantasy soccer is aware of it nicely: each season there are gamers who change into mainstays of our groups and who, sadly, we will not have the next yr.

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Objectives, assists, and excessive rankings that out of the blue disappear, leaving us with the remorse of not having the ability to maintain them. This championship is not any exception. This is who, in our opinion, shall be missed essentially the most within the 2025/26 fantasy league.

1️⃣ Mateo Retegui

The highest scorer of Serie A 2024/25, with 25 targets, is the primary main remorse for fantasy soccer gamers. Retegui was the striker who led many leagues, offering vital bonuses and constant scoring. A dependable ahead who had lastly discovered his breakthrough in Italy.

His switch to Saudi Arabia takes him off our radar and leaves an enormous query mark on the public sale: who, this season, may be the “new Retegui”? For fantasy managers, it is a heavy loss as a result of Atalanta’s striker had change into an absolute assure of targets.

2️⃣ Tijjani Reijnders

Reijnders was bought to Manchester Metropolis for 55 million euros + 15 in bonuses, and the explanations had been clear: 10 targets, 4 assists, and 37 rated matches in Serie A. His fantasy common with Milan was 7.13: among the many highest in your complete championship. Absolutely, not solely will Rossoneri followers miss Reijnders, but additionally all fantasy managers.

3️⃣ Jackson Tchatchoua

He was one of many low-cost revelations of final Serie A. With Verona, he put collectively 2 targets and three assists, however above all, he offered fixed drive and constructive rankings, changing into a wonderful selection as a complementary defender.

Tchatchoua will not be a dependable bench useful resource for these on the lookout for shock bonuses: simply hours in the past, his transfer to Wolverhampton was made official. A remorse particularly for many who like to wager on quick defensive wingers, able to turning video games round and boosting scores because of the protection modifier.

4️⃣ Matteo Ruggeri

Within the final season, he grew to become a certainty for these on the lookout for a dependable beginning defender. With Atalanta, he collected 38 appearances and three assists, guaranteeing constant rankings and a few surprising bonuses: in fantasy soccer, his identify was synonymous with low-cost safety.

The transfer to Atlético Madrid deprives fantasy managers of a invaluable profile: Ruggeri wasn’t a prime participant, however a kind of you possibly can embody in your squad with out concern, all the time accessible and infrequently underperforming. A departure that leaves a spot in a job typically troublesome to fill.

5️⃣ Giacomo Raspadori

At Napoli, he wasn’t all the time an everyday starter, however in fantasy, his identify remained interesting: he might carry bonuses, performed in a number of roles, and infrequently proved decisive coming off the bench. A invaluable offensive joker to finish the assault, particularly in massive leagues.

Having Raspadori within the squad meant relying on a ahead who might all the time assure just a few targets and several other assists. Really a pity.

6️⃣ Theo Hernandez

For years, he was a pillar in fantasy soccer: a defender solely on paper, however able to delivering targets, assists, and top-tier performances. With Milan, he left huge numbers, typically similar to these of an attacking midfielder. Having him within the squad meant beginning with a continuing benefit.

Not seeing him on the record leaves an enormous void for each fantasy supervisor, particularly because it’s onerous to discover a true substitute of his caliber in Serie A.

7️⃣ Gabriel Strefezza

A midfielder who scored virtually like a second/third attacking slot: Gabriel Strefezza left Serie A with a last season fantasy common of 6.76 thanks to six targets and 4 assists. His exploits will now be loved by Olympiacos, and they are going to be missed not solely by followers but additionally by fantasy managers.

8️⃣ Timothy Weah

An underrated midfielder in fantasy soccer final yr: Weah wasn’t paid like a top-tier participant or perhaps a second slot, however the numbers proved him proper. Final season, he scored 5 targets and made 1 help in 30 matches, incomes him a switch to Marseille.

9️⃣ Dan Ndoye

A midfielder with the fantasy common of a ahead: 7.36 for Dan Ndoye, who scored 8 targets and offered 4 assists with Bologna. The Swiss winger, now at Nottingham Forest, began slowly however proved his value in the course of the season, justifying the credit spent on the public sale.

🔟 Kolo Muani

Juventus could not carry Kolo Muani again to Serie A after 6 months: he was among the many costliest gamers on the January public sale and repaid the funding with 8 targets and 1 help in 16 matches. The Frenchman solely skilled a dip from the twenty sixth to the thirty second matchday, however his fantasy common solutions any doubts: 7.78.

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Serie A

📈 Faux subs, accidents and no hype: 5 punts for Fantasy Soccer 🧙

by Soccer-News
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The 2025/2026 Serie A is simply across the nook and with the championship, the Fantasy league additionally restarts, with certainties, doubts, and low-cost strikes to make.

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At present we have a look at some bets to make with a number of credit that may be nice surprises, with out nevertheless upsetting the public sale technique.

Oliver Provstgaard

The Danish defender of Lazio theoretically begins as a reserve for Romagnoli, however in the course of the pre-season, he was typically used alongside Gila. His progress with Maurizio Sarri can happen in the course of the season and, in the long term, he might carve out an vital area.

Final 12 months he solely made two appearances since his arrival in February, positively a drawback in comparison with this 12 months: with a summer time preparation behind him, it could possibly be his first “actual” season in Serie A.

Suat Serdar

The captain of Hellas Verona has a assured spot in midfield: final 12 months he additionally discovered 2 targets and a couple of assists, regardless of this he may not be known as by anybody on the public sale. On this case, he is a wonderful selection for the final slot to cowl your self and get some bonus, watch out for the muscle issues that often make him miss 10/15 video games a season.

Daniel Boloca

The Sassuolo midfielder is a reputation that’s going unnoticed: Boloca within the function of mezzala has the power to insert himself and likewise discover some bonuses (4 targets and three assists final 12 months), however with out spending a fortune. With the arrival of Nemanja Matic, curiosity in Boloca might drop additional: it is a fantastic alternative for the tip of the public sale.

Tino Anjorin

Torino’s buy of Asllani might take away his area however Anjorin was purchased to be a starter for Baroni. The midfielder ought to play within the “two-man midfield” alongside Casadei and likewise has the power to maneuver ahead, given his previous as a playmaker.

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Additionally on this case, watch out for accidents: 22 appearances final season and 25 within the one earlier than that.

Christian Ordoñez

In Parma, the brand new buy Christian Ordoñez can take the beginning place as a playmaker / attacking midfielder: purchased for 8.5 million from Velez Sarsfield. The harm to Ondrejka can unencumber lots of area for the Argentine who’s a candidate to be the bonus midfielder in Cuesta’s Parma.

Bonus: Jacob Ondrejka

Linked to Ordoñez’s profile is that of Ondrejka: the Parma playmaker / winger broke his left fibula and will not be again earlier than 3/4 months. Nevertheless, the participant had scored 5 targets in 12 video games final season and was additionally confirming these ranges within the pre-season.

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His situation after the harm must be evaluated and shopping for him within the Fantasy league is an actual gamble: he’ll occupy a slot for half the championship however, as soon as again, he can deliver pleasure to the midfield.

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Soccer News

Fantasy Soccer is sort of right here!

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is our day by day e-newsletter that retains you updated on all issues sports activities. to get it each weekday morning.

🚨 Headlines

🎾 Again-to-back champs: Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, the one conventional blended doubles staff in a area of singles stars, beat Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud to and declare its $1 million grand prize.

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🏈 Chiefs capturing scare: Somebody in 2024 whereas he was inside, the Kansas Metropolis Star studies. The Chiefs head coach was unhurt, however he now sits behind bulletproof glass.

⚾️ Epic LLWS comeback: South Carolina trailed South Dakota, 6-1, within the closing inning earlier than to maintain their title hopes alive.

🏀 Attendance file: The WNBA set again in 2002, with practically 2.5 million followers throughout 226 video games. And there are nonetheless three extra weeks so as to add to that tally.

🏈 CFP tweaks standards: The School Soccer Playoff Choice Committee “to use better weight to video games in opposition to sturdy opponents.” In different phrases: good wins will rely for extra and “good” losses will rely in opposition to you much less.

🏈 Fantasy Soccer is (nearly) right here!

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The NFL season kicks off two weeks from at this time (!!), which for the fantasy gamers amongst us means the draft is true across the nook. However what’s your technique? Who’re you avoiding early and focusing on late? For that and rather more, here is our .

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Participant rankings: Let’s begin with a fundamental lay of the land. Listed here are the based mostly on half-PPR scoring as ranked by Yahoo Sports activities’ Scott Pianowski, Justin Boone and Matt Harmon.

Ja’Marr Chase (WR, Bengals)

Bijan Robinson (RB, Falcons)

Saquon Barkley (RB, Eagles)

Justin Jefferson (WR, Vikings)

CeeDee Lamb (WR, Cowboys)

Christian McCaffrey (RB, 49ers)

Nico Collins (WR, Texans)

Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Lions)

Malik Nabers (WR, Giants)

Derrick Henry (RB, Ravens)

Brian Thomas Jr. (WR, Jaguars)

Drake London (WR, Falcons)

Ashton Jeanty (RB, Raiders)

Josh Jacobs (RB, Packers)

De’Von Achane (RB, Dolphins)

Jonathan Taylor (RB, Colts)

Chase Brown (RB, Bengals)

If solely fantasy have been so easy. You are not probably to have the ability to draft greater than two of these guys, so now it is time to discuss technique.

(Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)

(Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports activities)

How (and who) to draft: There’s quite a lot of “here is what the primary spherical of your draft ought to seem like” content material on the market, however these aren’t terribly useful. Leagues aren’t received within the first spherical; they’re received by snagging undervalued guys within the center rounds, figuring out sleepers within the late rounds, and hitting on a number of gut-instinct, “” guys.

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Sleepers: From Geno Smith and Jacory Croskey-Merritt to Keon Coleman and Chig Okonkwo, listed here are a few of our favourite sleepers at , , and .

Breakouts: Panthers QB Bryce Younger, Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco and Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. headline our .

Regression candidates: Bear in mind, regression does not should be unfavourable; it is only a return — up or down — to the imply. Saquon Barkley , and Jordan Love ought to enhance drastically from his QB17 end final 12 months.

Place-by-position: Every season offers a special panorama in terms of positional depth and worth. What does this 12 months’s seem like?

QB: There are execs and cons to taking a signal-caller within the early, center or late rounds. Whether or not you are focusing on Lamar Jackson, deciding on Dak Prescott or hoping for a bounce-back from Justin Herbert, .

WR: The receiver revolution has reached one other gear, because the place this season. Pay notably shut consideration to whose conditions or roles have improved immensely.

RB: The hero-RB strategy — drafting a star early, then ready so as to add to your backfield — . Think about using two of your first 4-5 picks on RBs.

TE: In the event you do not land one of many “” (Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, George Kittle), you would be higher served throwing a dart at somebody within the later rounds than settling for one of many many low-ceiling guys within the center rounds.

Fantasy Soccer Draft Package:

⚾️ Batting common is making a comebackBlue Jays SS Bo Bichette leads the majors in hits. Seems important! (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette leads the majors in hits. Appears vital! (Nic Antaya/Getty Photographs)

Batting common has fallen out of favor in recent times because the rise of analytics has proven different stats are extra predictive of success. However a fast have a look at the leaderboard begs the query: Is it making a comeback?

Hits equal wins: 5 of the six division leaders are at the moment league-wide. And the sixth is not too far behind, nonetheless ranked within the high 12.

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Blue Jays (AL East): .267 (1st in MLB)

Brewers (NL Central): .258 (2nd)

Phillies (NL East): .257 (third)

Dodgers (NL West): .254 (t-4th)

Astros (AL West): .253 (sixth)

Tigers (AL Central): .249 (t-Twelfth)

Plus: 4 of the opposite six present playoff groups are additionally within the high 12: Pink Sox (.252, seventh); Padres (.251, t-Eighth); Yankees (.251, t-Eighth); Cubs (.249, t-Twelfth).

⚽️ The Marshall Islands are on the boardTheir first official squad photo. (Marshall Islands Soccer Federation)

Their first official squad photograph. (Marshall Islands Soccer Federation)

The Marshall Islands, the final UN-recognized nation on earth and not using a soccer staff, has lastly shed itself of that ignominious title.

0-2, however on the board: The tiny Pacific nation final week on the in Springdale, Arkansas.*

That they misplaced each matches — 4-0 to the U.S. Virgin Islands and 3-2 to Turks and Caicos — was neither shocking nor vital within the grand scheme of issues.

“A few of our squad hadn’t performed 11v11 earlier than, some had by no means performed in an actual match earlier than,” the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation (MISF) after the match. “And but, in our second match ever, we went toe-to-toe with a full FIFA member for 90 minutes. Proud does not even start to explain it.”

A very long time coming: The small territory within the North Pacific, comprising 5 essential islands and 30 coral atolls between Hawaii and Australia, did not have a single full-size soccer pitch even 4 years in the past, notes The Athletic ().

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That modified in 2020 when the MISF was based with the twin aim of incomes FIFA recognition and elevating local weather change consciousness: 40% of Majuro, the capital island, is .

By 2022, the federation had employed a technical director: an Englishman named Lloyd Owers who can be now the supervisor. By 2023, soccer had been in colleges.

Enjoyable truth: The Marshall Islands will not be acknowledged by FIFA but, however they do have an , and it isn’t even in final place! The truth is, they’re ranked forward of six different nations and territories (out of 242): Kiribati, Tonga, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau and Jap Samoa.

*Why Arkansas? Attributable to a quirk of immigration, Northwest Arkansas has the (15,000) exterior of the nation itself (40,000).

📚 Good reads(Bruno Rouby/Yahoo Sports)

(Bruno Rouby/Yahoo Sports activities)

🏀 Ben Rohrbach:

Utilizing baseball’s Sabermetrics, we categorized each commerce, draft choose and free agent signing as a strikeout, stroll, single, double, triple or residence run, making a score (or OPS) of every govt.

(Stefan Milic/Yahoo Sports)

(Stefan Milic/Yahoo Sports activities)

🏈 Nick Bromberg:

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How will the upcoming season shake out? Here is our preseason Prime 25, with previews for each staff.

Rolapp speaks with the media on Wednesday. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rolapp speaks with the media on Wednesday. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Photographs)

⛳️ Jay Busbee:

Brian Rolapp has solely been on the job for 18 days, however he is clearly targeted on a philosophy that change is important, and alter is coming.

📺 Watchlist: Thursday, Aug. 21Can anyone catch Scottie? (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Can anybody catch Scottie? (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Photographs)

⛳️ Tour Championship | 11am ET, ESPN+; 1pm, Golf

will tee it up at East Lake (Atlanta) for the season finale, which not like in recent times won’t function the maligned starting-strokes format. As a substitute, everybody begins at even par as they compete for a gargantuan , which features a whopping $10 million for the winner, at the least $1 million for the highest eight and $355,000 for ending in useless final.

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⚾️ Pink Sox at Yankees | 7:15pm, Fox

The AL East rivals start their third collection of the season tonight within the Bronx — a four-game set with doubtlessly enormous implications. New York (69-57) and Boston (68-59) are at the moment separated by 1.5 video games within the tight .

⚾️ LLWS | 3pm, ESPN

We have nearly reached the top of the 78th version of . Chinese language Taipei awaits the winner of Venezuela vs. Aruba (3pm) within the worldwide championship; Connecticut awaits the winner of Nevada vs. South Carolina (7pm) within the U.S. championship.

Extra to observe:

🏈 NFL Preseason: Steelers at Panthers (7pm, NFL); Patriots at Giants (8pm, Prime) … The ultimate week of preseason kicks off.

🏀 WNBA: Sky at Liberty (7pm, Prime); Mercury at Aces (10pm, Prime) … The Aces have received eight straight to climb right into a tie for fourth place.

⚽️ NWSL: Angel Metropolis vs. Orlando Delight (10:30pm, CBSSN) … Orlando’s Barbra Banda ranks third in objectives (8); Angel Metropolis’s Riley Tiernan (7) ranks fourth.

📺 ESPN trivia(Mike Windle/Getty Images for ESPN)

(Mike Windle/Getty Photographs for ESPN)

ESPN debuts its at this time, as the corporate breaks away from its cable roots and goes direct-to-consumer.

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Query: What 12 months did ESPN launch as a cable channel?

Reply on the backside.

📈 Charted: The pickleball growth(Derek Thompson)

(Derek Thompson)

In 2019, pickleball was half as widespread as badminton. Final 12 months, it was extra widespread than baseball. What does its rise inform us about fads, health and tradition?

Dive in: (Derek Thompson)

Trivia reply: 1979

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⚠️ Fantasy soccer, hazard forward: 5 [+1] gamers susceptible to lacking out ❌

by Soccer-News
written by Soccer-News

We’re solely in August and fantasy soccer lives, as at all times, on predictions, emotions, and inevitable margins of error. This text is born from a subjective evaluation: we might be incorrect, however logic nonetheless invitations warning.

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There are certainly some gamers who, for various causes – competitors, tactical decisions, accidents or market – danger having much less house than anticipated. This doesn’t imply avoiding them utterly, however merely not overpaying them on the public sale. Right here we suggest 5 names price reflecting on.

1️⃣ Federico Bernardeschi [Bologna]

The return to Serie A after the MLS expertise arouses curiosity, however the context just isn’t easy: at Bologna the competitors could be very excessive and Vincenzo Italiano must handle many choices upfront, particularly with the crew engaged on a number of fronts. For Bernardeschi, due to this fact, there isn’t a assure of excessive enjoying time.

Additionally, his profession has at all times been conditioned by bodily stops: at Juventus, within the final 5 seasons performed in Serie A (from 2017 to 2022) he collected as many as 11 accidents, staying out for over 220 whole days and lacking greater than 50 matches. Now, with a couple of extra years, it is a danger that fantasy soccer shouldn’t underestimate: take him, sure, however solely at a reduction worth.

2️⃣ Lorenzo Pellegrini [Roma]

The Giallorossi midfielder underwent surgical procedure on his femoral rectus in the summertime and can miss the beginning of the brand new season. Added to it is a modified context in direction of him: he’s now not the captain and, consequently, he’s now not on the heart of Roma’s technical challenge. An element that may inevitably have an effect on his enjoying time.

The primary drawback, nevertheless, stays accidents. Within the final three years, plus this begin, Pellegrini has collected as many as 13 stops for a complete of over 200 days within the field and nearly 40 matches missed. Numbers that weigh on fantasy soccer: simple expertise, however lowered reliability. Higher to not make investments an excessive amount of.

3️⃣ Piotr Zielinski [Inter]

The previous Napoli participant arrived in Milan with the label of an incredible free switch to Marotta, however already final season bodily issues slowed him down. As soon as again, Inzaghi used him sparingly, a transparent signal of how he was not completely practical for the coach.

The Zielinski admired in Napoli now appears a distant reminiscence and, with Chivu on the bench, there don’t appear to be the premises for a turning level. The chance is to see a participant on the margins, with couple of minutes and little affect on fantasy soccer: take him, sure, however solely as a low-cost guess.

4️⃣ Zambo Anguissa [Napoli]

The Cameroonian midfielder has been a pillar of Napoli in recent times, however the arrival of De Bruyne and different vital additions might redraw Conte’s tactical balances. A attainable change of formation dangers pushing him again within the hierarchies, decreasing his weight within the Azzurri’s chessboard.

One other non-negligible issue is added to this: the African Cup in January. Anguissa can be referred to as up and Napoli must do with out him for a few month. From a fantasy soccer perspective, due to this fact, he’s a riskier participant than previously: helpful, sure, however to not be paid as an immovable starter.

5️⃣ Duvan Zapata [Torino]

The return after the cruciate ligament rupture is nice information for him and for Torino, however the unknown linked to bodily situation stays big. An entire season missed weighs and it’s not sure that he’ll be capable to discover brilliance and continuity instantly, particularly at his age.

On the hierarchy stage, the state of affairs just isn’t favorable: Adams has grown lots and has climbed positions, whereas the arrival of Simeone provides additional competitors. Zapata thus dangers carving out a secondary position, with lowered enjoying time and restricted affect on fantasy soccer.

❗ Luka Modric [Milan]

His arrival, together with that of De Bruyne, has given luster to Serie A and ignited the passion of Rossoneri followers. Having a 2018 Ballon d’Or within the crew is a uncommon privilege, however at 40 the unknowns are many, particularly in an extended and intense championship like ours.

Milan has misplaced Reijnders however has inserted Ricci, Jashari and depends on Fofana: the competitors in midfield is due to this fact tight. For Modrić the chance is to not be a hard and fast starter, however quite a weapon to make use of throughout the match, a bit like he was in Madrid in recent times. In fantasy soccer, it fascinates, however it’s sensible to proceed with warning.

This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.

📸 Marco Luzzani – 2025 AC Milan

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