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		<title>Who Is Khalid Jamil? The Newly Appointed Indian Football Head Coach</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Reynolds]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Who Is Khalid Jamil ? The Newly Appointed Indian Football Head Coach" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday appointed Khalid Jamil as the new head coach The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday appointed Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, making him the first Indian to hold the position in over a decade. The last Indian [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Who Is Khalid Jamil ? The Newly Appointed Indian Football Head Coach" decoding="async" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chennai-Grand-Masters-2025-Round-5-1-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday appointed Khalid Jamil as the new head coach</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday appointed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khalid_Jamil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Khalid Jamil</a> as the new head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, making him the first Indian to hold the position in over a decade. The last Indian to coach the senior national side was Savio Medeira, who served from October 2011 to March 2012.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jamil’s appointment comes at a time when Indian football is in urgent need of fresh direction following a stretch of underwhelming performances. He replaces Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who stepped down last month after a winless tenure that lasted more than a year.</span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The AIFF Executive Committee, in the presence of the Technical Committee, has approved the appointment of Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Senior India Men&#39;s National Team.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#IndianFootball</a> ⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/R1FQ61pyr4">pic.twitter.com/R1FQ61pyr4</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianFootball/status/1951176408408981578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">August 1, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jamil was selected from a shortlist of three candidates, which also included former India coach Stephen Constantine and Slovakian manager Stefan Tarkovic. The AIFF Technical Committee, headed by former India goalkeeper Subrata Pal, finalised the list on July 22 and recommended Jamil. On August 1, the AIFF Executive Committee formally endorsed the decision, handing Jamil one of the most high-pressure roles in Indian football.</span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Who is Khalid Jamil?</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Currently, he is head coach of ISL team Jamshedpur FC, whom he led to a fifth-placed finish in the 2024-25 season. He is the only Indian manager to qualify for the ISL playoffs, which he did with NorthEast United in the 2020-21 campaign.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A former India player, he represented the national team as a midfielder in 40 matches, and joined coaching in 2009 with a six-year stint at Mumbai Football Club. Then he joined Aizawl FC, notably winning the I-League with them. He has also had managerial roles in both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now 48-years-old, he was born in Kuwait City. While in Kuwait, he met France legend Michel Platini at an under-14 camp. Jamil is also an AFC Pro License Diploma holder.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">He began his club career in India with Mahindra United, and then left for Air India in 1998. Then in 2002, he returned to Mahindra United, but barely played due to injuries, which also led to an early retirement. Then he joined Mumbai FC, where he didn’t play a single game.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">His contract with Jamshedpur FC runs until 2026, and according to reports, he is expected to take up a dual role until the conclusion of the 2025 Durand Cup, where they have already reached the quarterfinals. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Also Read- <a href="https://sportingscroll.com/2025/pro-kabaddi-2025-schedule/5529/">Pro Kabaddi 2025 Schedule: List Of All Matches And Venues</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Copa América Femenina 2025: Colombia Heads To Final And LA28 Games</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Reynolds]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Copa América Femenina 2025: Colombia Heads To Final And LA28 Games" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>Copa América Femenina 2025 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster for South American women&#8217;s football fans, and Colombia has truly made headlines this year. The Colombian national team is now through to the final after a nail-biting semifinal against Argentina that ended in a tense penalty shootout. This victory not only secures them a [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Copa América Femenina 2025: Colombia Heads To Final And LA28 Games" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copa-America-Femenina-2025-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p>Copa América Femenina 2025 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster for South American women&#8217;s football fans, and Colombia has truly made headlines this year. The Colombian national team is now through to the final after a nail-biting semifinal against Argentina that ended in a tense penalty shootout. This victory not only secures them a shot at the championship but also a qualifying spot for the much-anticipated LA28 Olympic Games.</p>
<h2><strong>The Semifinal Clash</strong></h2>
<p>The semifinal clash at the Copa América Femenina 2025 between Colombia and Argentina was held at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado and was a match full of intensity and drama. Both teams put on a tight defensive display, with the game locked at 0-0 after regular and extra time. Argentina had the better chances in the first half, challenging Colombia’s goalkeeper Katherine Tapia with some spectacular saves that kept her team in the fight. Colombia’s stars, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Caicedo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Linda Caicedo</a> and Mayra Ramírez, were quieter than usual but found their rhythm as the match progressed.</p>
<p>As the second half unfolded, Argentina’s initial dominance faded, and Colombia grew in confidence. Despite threats from both sides, neither could break the deadlock. One of the crucial moments came when a penalty opportunity was controversially overturned after a VAR review. This left the outcome resting on the shootout, where Colombia’s composure shone bright. Goalkeeper Tapia made a crucial save, and though Mayra Ramírez missed a penalty, Argentina’s miss off the post sealed Colombia’s place in the final.</p>
<h2><strong>The Much-Awaited Final Of Copa América Femenina 2025</strong></h2>
<p>Waiting for Colombia in the final, which will be played on Saturday, August 2nd, is either Brazil or Uruguay, who are set to battle it out in the other semifinal. Brazil, the tournament holders and perennial favourites, have shown strong form throughout, making the final showdown highly anticipated.</p>
<h2><strong>Spot Sealed At LA28 Olympics</strong></h2>
<p>Beyond the Copa América Femenina 2025, this victory carries additional weight. The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the upcoming LA28 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Colombia’s win guarantees their spot at the Olympics, where they will represent South America on the global stage. This qualification adds an extra layer of excitement and motivation for the team and their supporters, who have dreams of making a big impact in LA28.</p>
<p>As Colombia prepares for the final challenge, fans are already buzzing about the possibility of a new champion and the chance for the team to shine under the Olympic spotlight in 2028. The mix of historic achievement and sporting drama makes this tournament unforgettable. Stay tuned, because this final and the road to LA28 are just getting started.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://sportingscroll.com/2025/la-2028-to-feature-cricket-12-july/5470/">LA 2028 Olympics to Feature Cricket’s Grand Return Starting July 12</a></strong></p>
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		<title>AIFF Rejects Xavi Hernandez’s Coaching Bid – Here’s Why</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Reynolds]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="AIFF Rejects Xavi Hernandez’s Coaching Bid – Here’s Why" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>If there’s one thing that can make Indian football fans sit up, it’s the possibility of a global football legend like Xavi Hernandez coaching the national team. Yes, you read that right. The man who pulled the strings for Barcelona and Spain, applying to coach India’s men’s football team, sounds unreal, right? But believe it [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="AIFF Rejects Xavi Hernandez’s Coaching Bid – Here’s Why" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Xavi-Hernandez-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p>If there’s one thing that can make Indian football fans sit up, it’s the possibility of a global football legend like Xavi Hernandez coaching the national team. Yes, you read that right. The man who pulled the strings for Barcelona and Spain, applying to coach India’s men’s football team, sounds unreal, right? But believe it or not, Xavi’s name did land in the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) inbox this week, and it made plenty of headlines. But, as quickly as the excitement built up, it faded. The AIFF didn&#8217;t shortlist Xavi for the big job. But why? Let&#8217;s see.</p>
<h2><strong>Xavi Hernandez’s Stunning Application</strong></h2>
<p>Xavi, the midfield magician, actually sent an application to AIFF for the vacant India head coach position.</p>
<p>The AIFF technical committee was surprised, even a bit stunned, to see a name as big as Xavi, right alongside Indian football regulars like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Constantine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Constantine</a> and Khalid Jamil. Xavi sent his application personally by email, making things even more striking for everyone involved.</p>
<h2><strong>Why Was Xavi Rejected?</strong></h2>
<p>Let’s cut straight to the chase. Was Xavi Hernandez rejected because he didn’t have the credentials? Far from it. His CV is almost unbelievable:</p>
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<th class="border-borderMain px-sm py-sm dark:border-borderMainDark break-normal border text-left align-top">Achievements</th>
<th class="border-borderMain px-sm py-sm dark:border-borderMainDark break-normal border text-left align-top">Details</th>
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<td class="border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border">As a Player</td>
<td class="border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border">4x Champions League, 8x La Liga, World Cup</td>
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<td class="border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border">As a Coach</td>
<td class="border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border">Won league titles with Barcelona and Al-Sadd</td>
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<td class="border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border">Recognition</td>
<td class="border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border">Regarded as one of football’s greatest minds</td>
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<p>But even with all these medals, AIFF did not move forward with Xavi’s application.</p>
<h2><strong>The real reason? Money.</strong></h2>
<p>AIFF officials openly admitted that Xavi’s financial expectations were much higher than what the Indian football ecosystem could afford right now. In simple terms, Xavi’s salary demands were so high that they left the technical committee searching for words.</p>
<p>A committee member summed it up well: “Even if Xavi was genuinely interested in Indian football and could be convinced to take up the job, we would need a lot of money.” The budget just couldn’t stretch that far.</p>
<p>Some fans are a bit disappointed, but others see this as a reality check. Hiring a global superstar is tempting, but Indian football needs sustainability and development as much as glamour. The move might have made international waves, but it just wasn’t practical in 2025.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://sportingscroll.com/2025/motogp-locks-japan-until-2030/5508/">MotoGP Locks In Japanese Grand Prix Until 2030</a></strong></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Reynolds]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:39:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Top 4 Richest Sports Leagues In The World Ranked By Revenue In 2025" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>Explore exciting details about the top four wealthiest sports leagues, earning staggering revenues worth billions in 2025. ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Top 4 Richest Sports Leagues In The World Ranked By Revenue In 2025" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Richest-Sports-League-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p id="isPasted">The prominent sports leagues, including the NBA, UFC, IPL and many others, have undoubtedly witnessed a tremendous increase in popularity in the past few years. With huge investments from corporate sponsors and a star-studded lineup of players, these sports leagues have transformed into a saga of insane fan bases and unbelievable revenue in the past few decades.</p>
<p>With the top-notch sports leagues, fans now stand a chance to witness the spine-chilling action and blood-curdling rivalries through numerous global streaming platforms. Have you ever wondered about the massive revenue that these cash-rich sports leagues generate annually? Well, let’s find out.</p>
<p>In this article, we will take a look at the top four richest sports leagues in the world, earning the highest revenue in 2025.</p>
<h2><strong>Top 4 Richest Sports Leagues in the World Ranked by Revenue in 2025</strong></h2>
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<td valign="top"><strong>S.No</strong></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Sport</strong></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Sports League</strong></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Revenue</strong></td>
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<td valign="top">1</td>
<td valign="top">Football</td>
<td valign="top">National Football League (NFL)</td>
<td valign="top">$23 billion</td>
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<td valign="top">2</td>
<td valign="top">Baseball</td>
<td valign="top">Major League Baseball (MLB)</td>
<td valign="top">$12.2 billion</td>
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<td valign="top">3</td>
<td valign="top">Basketball</td>
<td valign="top">National Basketball Association (NBA)</td>
<td valign="top">$11.3 billion</td>
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<td valign="top">4</td>
<td valign="top">Cricket</td>
<td valign="top">Indian Premier League (IPL)</td>
<td valign="top">$1.4 billion</td>
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<h3><strong>1. National Football League (NFL) &#8211; $23 Billion</strong></h3>
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Often hailed as the highest professional level of American football in the world, the National Football League (NFL) was founded around 104 years ago on 17 September 1920 and currently features a total of 32 teams divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is widely considered as one of the most prestigious sports leagues in the world and, by far, the biggest in America, which continues to dominate the TV ratings.</p>
<p>As of June 2025, the Super Bowl is hailed as the most-watched broadcast every year, telecast on CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and Amazon, attracting a whopping viewership of billions of football fans from around the world. According to the recent stats and financial reports, America’s National Football League (NFL) earns a whopping revenue of $23 billion annually as of June 2025, making it the richest sports league in the world.</p>
<h3><strong>2. Major League Baseball (MLB) &#8211; $12.2 Billion</strong></h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-146518 aligncenter" src="https://sportsdigest.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_4100.webp" alt="" width="1200" height="675" /></p>
<p id="isPasted">At the second spot in our list of the top four richest sports leagues in the world, earning the highest revenue in 2025, we have Major League Baseball (MLB) with a staggering annual revenue of $12.2 billion as of June 2025. Although baseball is often called the “slow” sport, Major League Baseball (MLB) continues to dominate the popularity ranking charts for decades now.</p>
<p>Major League Baseball (MLB) features a total of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. Each team plays a total of 162 regular-season games, speaking volumes about the revenue that each season attracts. Additionally, each season of MLB is broadcast on major streaming channels with billions of viewership, including ESPN, Amazon, FOX Sports and many others.</p>
<h3><strong>3. National Basketball Association (NBA) &#8211; $11.3 Billion</strong></h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-146517 aligncenter" src="https://sportsdigest.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_4097.webp" alt="" width="1200" height="675" /></p>
<p id="isPasted">Often popularly hailed as one of the most prestigious basketball leagues in the world, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is in third spot in our list of the top four wealthiest sports leagues, earning staggering revenues worth billions in 2025. The <a href="https://sportsdigest.in/nba-finals-2025-pacers-take-an-early-lead/145644/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>, often regarded as one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, was founded around 79 years ago in 1946 and features a total of thirty teams.</p>
<p>With a formidable fan base that transcends the boundaries of countries and culture, each season of the NBA earns billions from domestic and international broadcast deals. Additionally, major global streaming platforms, including Hulu, Amazon and many others, pay the league in millions for digital rights. As of June 2025, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is broadcast in over 200 countries and earns a staggering revenue of an estimated $11.3 billion.</p>
<h3><strong>4. Indian Premier League (IPL) &#8211; $1.4 Billion</strong></h3>
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Often popularly referred to as the world’s richest cricket league, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> is at the fourth spot in our list of the top four richest sports leagues in the world, earning the highest revenue in 2025. In 2022, Viacom18 and Star Sports acquired broadcasting rights for ₹48,390 crore (US$6.2 billion) for 2023–2027, making it one of the richest sports leagues and the wealthiest cricket league in the world.</p>
<p>Additionally, followed by billions of cricket aficionados from all over the world, each season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) earns staggering amounts through match fees and merchandise sales. As per the recent reports and financial statistics, the most recent 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) surpassed the benchmark of $12 billion in revenue.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://sportingscroll.com/2025/top-4-most-expensive-nba-deals/5356/">Top 4 Most Expensive NBA Deals In History</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Lionel Messi Birthday Special: A Lookback At His Illustrious Career</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Reynolds]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Lionel Messi Birthday Special: A Lookback At His Illustrious Career" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>Lionel Messi turns 38 today, so lets take a look at his journey and outstanding career stats.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Lionel Messi Birthday Special: A Lookback At His Illustrious Career" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lionel Messi, who is widely known as the GOAT of football, has had an outstanding career. Messi was born on 24 June 1987, and today marks his 38 birthday. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lionel Messi began his football journey at Newell&#8217;s Old Boys in Argentina before moving to Barcelona&#8217;s youth academy at the age of 13. He quickly rose through the ranks, making his first-team debut at 16. His breakthrough moment came in the 2004-05 season when he helped Barcelona win La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. </span></p>
<h2><strong>A Career To Remember</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Over the years, Lionel Messi has become synonymous with football. He became Barcelona&#8217;s all-time leading scorer and set multiple records, such as most goals in La Liga history and most assists in official football history.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His 2011-12 career specifically was historic. He broke a 38-year-old record for most goals in a single European league season. Messi won six European Golden Shoes, a record still unmatched by any other player and earned eight Ballon d&#8217;Or awards, which is again unmatched. </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_5390" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5390" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-5390" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-1.webp" alt="Lionel Messi Birthday Special: A Lookback At His Illustrious Career" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-1.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-1-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-1-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5390" class="wp-caption-text">PC: AP</figcaption></figure>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lionel Messi has been the key player for Argentina. He won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2005, the Olympic gold medal in 2008, the Copa America in 2021 and 2024, and the FIFA World Cup in 2022.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Throughout his career, Messi has won an unmatched number of trophies, which is 45 collective titles, including 10 La Liga championships, 4 UEFA Champions League titles, multiple Copa del Rey wins, and domestic cups with Barcelona. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After leaving Barcelona in 2021 due to financial constraints at the club, he continued his success with Paris Saint-Germain, winning Ligue 1 titles, and later with Inter Miami, securing the Leagues Cup and the MLS Supporters&#8217; Shield.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Individually, Lionel Messi holds numerous records: most goals in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Liga" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Liga</a>, most hat-tricks (36), most FIFA FIFPRO World XI appearances (17), and the Guinness World Record for most official goals in a calendar year (91 in 2012). He has been recognised repeatedly as the best player globally with awards including three The Best FIFA Men&#8217;s Player honours and multiple Laureus World Sports Awards. As the world celebrates a legend&#8217;s birthday, let&#8217;s take a look at his career stats. </span></p>
<h2><strong>Lionel Messi&#8217;s Career Stats</strong></h2>
<figure id="attachment_5389" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5389" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-5389" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-2.webp" alt="Lionel Messi Birthday Special: A Lookback At His Illustrious Career" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-2.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-2-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lionel-Messi-2-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5389" class="wp-caption-text">PC: Bloomberg</figcaption></figure>
<h3><strong>Club Football</strong></h3>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Club</b></td>
<td><b>Matches</b></td>
<td><b>Goals</b></td>
<td><b>Assists</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">FC Barcelona</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">778</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">672</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">303</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paris Saint-Germain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">75</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">32</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">35</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inter Miami</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">62</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">50</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">24</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3><strong>For Argentina</strong></h3>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Competition</b></td>
<td><b>Matches</b></td>
<td><b>Goals</b></td>
<td><b>Assists</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">World Cup qualification</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">71</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">34</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">14</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">International Friendlies</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">56</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">51</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">19</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Copa América</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">39</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">14</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">18</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">FIFA World Cup</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">26</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">13</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">8</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions League</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">0</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Total</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">193</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">112</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">61</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3><strong>Club Football Competitions</strong></h3>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Competition</b></td>
<td><b>Matches</b></td>
<td><b>Goals</b></td>
<td><b>Assists</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">La Liga</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">520</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">474</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">216</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">UEFA Champions League</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">163</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">129</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">45</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Copa del Rey</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">80</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">56</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">36</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ligue 1</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">58</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">22</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">31</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Major League Soccer</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">38</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">31</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">17</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Supercopa de Espana</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">20</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">14</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">6</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">CONCACAF Champions Cup</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">10</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">7</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">3</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">FIFA Club World Cup</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">8</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">6</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leagues Cup</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">7</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">10</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">UEFA Super Cup</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">4</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">3</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">MLS Cup Playoffs</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coupe de France</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">0</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">US Open Cup</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">0</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trophée des Champions</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">1</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">0</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://sportingscroll.com/2025/date-for-neeraj-chopra-classic-2025/5373/">New Date And Lineup For Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025</a></strong></p>
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		<title>European Qualifiers 2026 For FIFA World Cup: All Questions Answered</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Reynolds]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="European Qualifiers 2026 For FIFA World Cup: Al Questions Answered" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>The European Qualifiers 2026 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have started and here is all you need to know about it. ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="European Qualifiers 2026 For FIFA World Cup: Al Questions Answered" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/European-Qualifiers-2026-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p>The European Qualifiers 2026 are currently underway, and we are here with all the details. The FIFA World Cup is all set to be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, making it the first to feature an expanded format with 48 teams. Europe, represented by UEFA, will have a significant presence with 16 slots available for its national teams. The European Qualifiers 2026 for this legendary tournament are the pathway for these teams to secure their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026.</p>
<h2><strong>How Does the European Qualifiers 2026 for the 2026 World Cup Work?</strong></h2>
<p>The European Qualifiers 2026 involved 54 UEFA member teams competing for 16 World Cup spots, while Russia remains suspended and will not participate. The format was revised to accommodate the increased number of slots of European slots, from 13 in previous tournaments to 16 for 2026.</p>
<p>The qualification begins with a group stage, featuring 12 groups, each with 4-5 teams. These groups are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Group A: Germany, Slovakia, Northern Ireland, Luxembourg</li>
<li>Group B: Switzerland, Sweden, Slovenia, Kosovo</li>
<li>Group C: Denmark, Greece, Scotland, Belarus</li>
<li>Group D: France, Ukraine, Iceland, Azerbaijan</li>
<li>Group E: Spain, Türkiye, Georgia, Bulgaria</li>
<li>Group F: Portugal, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Armenia</li>
<li>Group G: Netherlands, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Malta</li>
<li>Group H: Austria, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, San Marino</li>
<li>Group I: Italy, Norway, Israel, Estonia, Moldova</li>
<li>Group J: Belgium, Wales, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein</li>
<li>Group K: England, Serbia, Albania, Latvia, Andorra</li>
<li>Group L: Croatia, Czechia, Montenegro, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar</li>
</ul>
<p>Teams play a home-away match against every other team in their group, following a traditional &#8220;all-play&#8221; format. The group stage concludes in November 2025.</p>
<h2><strong>How Many European Teams Qualify for the 2026 World Cup?</strong></h2>
<p>A total of 16 European teams will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This includes:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>12 group winners:</strong> Each group winner from the 12 groups qualifies directly for the World Cup.</li>
<li><strong>4 additional teams via play-offs:</strong> These are determined through a play-off system involving the 12 group runners-up and the four best-ranked group winners from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Nations_League" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024–25 UEFA Nations League</a> who did not finish in the top two of their qualifying groups.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>European Qualifiers 2026 For FIFA World Cup: Key Details</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Groups:</strong> 12 groups (A to L), with a mix of four and five teams each.</li>
<li><strong>Match format:</strong> Home-and-away round-robin matches within each group.</li>
<li><strong>Direct qualification:</strong> Group winners qualify directly.</li>
<li><strong>Play-offs:</strong> 12 runners-up plus 4 best Nations League group winners compete for final four spots.</li>
<li><strong>Play-off format:</strong> Single-leg semi-finals and finals in March 2026.</li>
<li><strong>Total UEFA qualifiers:</strong> 16 teams.</li>
<li><strong>Suspended team:</strong> Russia is suspended and will not participate.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Key Dates</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Group stage matches (Groups G-L with 5 teams):</strong> Begin 21-22 March 2025</li>
<li><strong>Group stage matches (Groups A-F with 4 teams):</strong> Begin September 2025.</li>
<li><strong>Group stage conclusion:</strong> November 2025.</li>
<li><strong>Play-offs (semi-finals):</strong> 26 March 2026.</li>
<li><strong>Play-offs (finals):</strong> 31 March 2026.</li>
<li><strong>World Cup tournament dates:</strong> 11 June to 19 July 2026.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>World Cup 2026 Host Cities</strong></h2>
<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across 16 cities in three North American countries:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>United States:</strong> The majority of matches, including the final, will be held in various cities across the U.S.</li>
<li><strong>Canada:</strong> Selected cities will host group stage and knockout matches.</li>
<li><strong>Mexico:</strong> Also hosting group stage and knockout matches.</li>
</ul>
<p>This is the first World Cup hosted by three nations, marking a historic collaboration in the tournament’s history.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Richardson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="988" height="556" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/uefa.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="2026 World Cup UEFA Qualifiers: Draw Date, Pots, How To Watch Live" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/uefa.webp 988w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/uefa-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/uefa-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px" /></div>The 2026 World Cup UEFA qualifiers kick off in spring 2025 and will feature some of the best international teams in the world, replete with starry lineups.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="988" height="556" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/uefa.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="2026 World Cup UEFA Qualifiers: Draw Date, Pots, How To Watch Live" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/uefa.webp 988w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/uefa-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/uefa-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px" /></div><p><span style="font-weight: 400">Canada, Mexico and the United States are set to host the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the qualifiers are set to get going soon. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The European nations are, too, set for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, as the continent gears up for the tournament which takes place in North America in just under two years time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The 2026 World Cup <a href="https://www.uefa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA</a> qualifiers kick off in spring 2025 and will feature some of the best international teams in the world, replete with starry lineups.</span></p>
<h3><b>Time of draw for the 2026 World Cup UEFA qualifiers</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Date:</strong> December 13, 2024</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Time:</strong> 11am GMT / 6am ET</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The draw for the UEFA qualifiers of 2026 World Cup will be held on </span><b>Friday December 13, 2024</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> at FIFA headquarters in Zurich and proceedings are scheduled to get started at </span><b>11am GMT</b><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></p>
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<h3><b>2026 World Cup UEFA qualifiers: Pots</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Teams are divided into five pots: four groups of 12 and one group of six. They will be drawn into 12 groups: six four-team</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">groups and six five-team groups.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Teams from the same pot cannot be drawn together.</span></p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Pot 1</b></td>
<td><b>Pot 2</b></td>
<td><b>Pot 3</b></td>
<td><b>Pot 4</b></td>
<td><b>Pot 5</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">France</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ukraine</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Scotland</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Bulgaria</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Moldova</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sweden</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Slovenia</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Luxembourg</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Andorra</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">England</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Turkiye</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Republic of Ireland</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Belarus</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Malta</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Portugal</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wales</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Albania</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kosovo</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gibraltar</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Netherlands</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Hungary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">North Macedonia</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Armenia</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Liechtenstein</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Belgium</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Serbia</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Georgia</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kazakhstan</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">San Marino</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Italy</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Poland</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Finland</span></td>
<td>Azerbaijan</td>
<td><b>&#8211;</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Germany</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Romania</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Iceland</span></td>
<td>Estonia</td>
<td><b>&#8211;</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Croatia</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Greece</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Northern Ireland</span></td>
<td>Cyprus</td>
<td><b>&#8211;</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Switzerland</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Slovakia</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Montenegro</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Faroe Islands</span></td>
<td><b>&#8211;</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Denmark</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Czechia</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Latvia</span></td>
<td><b>&#8211;</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Austria</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Norway</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Israel</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lithuania</span></td>
<td><b>&#8211;</b></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3><b>2026 World Cup UEFA qualifiers: How to watch live</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Football fans in England, Italy, Spain and across the world will be able to watch the draw live on FIFA&#8217;s official website, </span><b>fifa.com</b><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The draw will also be available to stream live on </span>FIFA+<span style="font-weight: 400"> and its official YouTube channel. The event will be broadcast by FIFA&#8217;s various television and streaming partners across the globe.</span></p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Country</b></td>
<td><b>Network</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">United Kingdom</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">BBC</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">United States</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">FOX Sports, Telemundo, Univision</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Canada</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">CTV, TSN</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">France</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">L&#8217;Equipe, TF1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Germany</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">ARD, RTL, SKY, ZDF</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Italy</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">RAI</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Netherlands</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NOS, Ziggo Sport</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Portugal</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">RTP, Sport TV</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Republic of Ireland</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">RTE</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">TVE</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Turkiye</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Saran &#8211; TV8</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wales</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">S4C</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Also Read: <a class="post-title post-url" href="https://sportingscroll.com/2024/breaking-down-the-mls-cup-playoffs-how-teams-qualify-and-compete/4992/">Breaking Down The MLS Cup Playoffs: How Teams Qualify And Compete</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 09:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="List of Top Five Most Worst Own Goals in Football History" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>Check out the spine-chilling stories behind the five worst own goals in football history that shocked fans and changed games forever.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="List of Top Five Most Worst Own Goals in Football History" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/List-of-Top-Five-Most-Worst-Own-Goals-in-Football-History-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Striking the football right into the net generally gets every football player out there on top of the world, but striking the ball into their own net is like living one of their worst nightmares on the field, as it results in a goal being scored for the opposition team. Although never intentionally, numerous football players from all over the world over the years have ended up dragging their teams into gloomy situations after scoring their own goals and have also been subjected to inhuman criticism and hatred for their blunders on the football field. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this article, we will take a look at the five worst goals that unleashed numerous revolting controversies in the world of football. </span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><b>Top Five Worst Own Goals in the History of Football </b><b></b></h3>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li aria-level="1">
<h4><b>Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga’s Fateful Own Goal &#8211; The 1994 World Cup </b></h4>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although Colombia entered the 1994 FIFA World Cup as one of the most dominant teams after their dominating 5-0 victory over Argentina during the qualifiers, their group stage match against the United States proved to be a nightmare for the Colombian center-back Andrés Escobar who ended up scoring an own goal in the 34th minute of the match while he was trying to block a cross from U.S. midfielder John Hawkes. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amdrés Escobar’s own goal gave a 1-0 lead to the U.S. team, and they ended up defeating the Colombian squad with a formidable score of 2-1. The aftermath of Colombia’s defeat turned out to be fateful for the 27-year-old Andrés Escobar as he was shot dead by a group of men outside a bar in his hometown Medellín. An “own goal” blunder on the football field took away the life of an iconic center-back, Andrés Escobar, and his brutal murder shocked the entire world. </span><br />
<b></b></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li aria-level="1">
<h4><b>Chris Brass’s Bizarre Own Goal &#8211; Darlington vs Bury, 2006 </b></h4>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re a football fan, you must agree with the fact that there’s nothing more emotionally draining than scoring an own goal for a football player &#8211; well, the second own goal in our list of top five worst own goals in the history of football made things even worse! The League Two match between Darlington and Bury in 2006 was one of the most anticipated matches, but the 75th minute of the match altered the entire trajectory of the match and made it one-sided. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bury’s defender Chris Brass attempted to kick the ball over his head to clear a cross from an opposition player from Darlington but ended up striking the ball in his own net, which gave Darlington an undeniable lead. Well, that surely was the turning point of the match as Darlington continued to maintain its dominance and ultimately defeated Bury by a 2-1 margin. Chris Brass’s own goal in the Darlington vs Bury match in 2006 where he broke his nose is still hailed as one of the most bizarre own goals in the history of football. </span><b></b></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li aria-level="1">
<h4><b>Mickaël Roche’s Shocking Own Goal &#8211; Nadi vs Tefena, 2016 </b></h4>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Well, if you think that all your own goals are smashed by center-backs and defenders, let us take you on a whole different ride with our third most shocking and worst own goals in the history of football. The goalkeeper for Tefena, Mickaël Roche, scored an own goal during the 18th minute of the match between Nadi and Tefena in the 2016 OFC Champions League. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">While handling a pass-back from one of his teammates, Mickaël Roche ended up kicking the ball inside his own net, giving Nadi a lead of 1-0 in the match. Well, the bizarre own goals from Mickaël Roche received a lot of backlash and insane criticism from the fans as it ultimately led Tefena to an upsetting defeat. </span><b></b></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li aria-level="1">
<h4><b>Jammie Pollock’s Terrible Own Goal &#8211; Manchester City vs Queens Park Rangers (QPR), 1998</b></h4>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Next, at the fourth spot in our list of the top five worst own goals in the history of football, we have a terrible and one of the most shocking own goals from the legendary midfielder of Manchester City, Jammie Pollock. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first half of the match was a tight battle that concluded on a 2-2 equalizer score and as the teams proceeded with the second half of the match, Jammie Pollock’s naive decision to block a pass from a player of QPR turned out to be a nightmare for the Manchester City squad as Jammie Pollock chested the ball down, and it shockingly ended into an own-goal. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although the hardcore fans of Manchester City labeled it as “hard luck”, Jammie Pollock’s own goal ultimately led the match to be drawn, and Manchester City was relegated to the Second Division, which served as a major shock to the fans and supporters of the club. </span><b></b></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li aria-level="1">
<h4><b>Lauren’s Infamous Own Goal &#8211; Manchester City vs Arsenal, 2003</b></h4>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Believe it or not, not every goal leads the team to a humiliating defeat in a football match and Lauren’s infamous own goal during the Manchester City vs Arsenal in 2003 serves as prime evidence for the fact. During a thrilling match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Manchester City’s old stadium, Arsenal’s right-back Lauren unleashed a blunder and scored an own goal while attempting to block the cross and clear the ball. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although Lauren’s infamous own goal gave <a href="https://www.mancity.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a> a lead of 1-0 in the match, Arsenal dominated the remaining match with its trailblazing streak of iconic goals from Patrick Vieira, Robert Pirès, Sol Campbell, and Dennis Bergkamp and ultimately defeated Manchester City with a formidable score of 5-1. Nonetheless, Lauren continued to be one of the most influential and formidable defenders for the Arsenal club throughout his tenure with the club.</span></p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://sportingscroll.com/2024/football-winners-in-the-history-of-olympics/4461/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Football Winners In The History Of Olympics</a></strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Inter Miami Aims To Break MLS Record Against Struggling New England" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>Inter Miami seeks to set a new MLS points record as they face a struggling New England Revolution team. Get the full match preview and predictions here.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Inter Miami Aims To Break MLS Record Against Struggling New England" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Miami-Aims-To-Break-MLS-Record-Against-Struggling-New-England-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">The 2024 edition of MLS is lower back in motion with any other set of suits this weekend as the New England Revolution take on Gerardo Martino&#8217;s Inter Miami aspect in a critical comeback at the Chase Stadium on Saturday. The 2 teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will need to win this game.</span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify"><b>Inter Miami vs New England Revolution Preview</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">The New England Revolution is currently in 14th place in the MLS Japan conference standings and has struggled over the past 12 months. The away team slumped to a damaging four-0 defeat at the arms of the Columbus team last week and could want to paint tough to get better in this fixture.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Inter Miami, then again, are at the pinnacle of the league desk in the meantime and are in fantastic form this season. The Herons defeated Toronto FC through a slender 1-zero margin in their previous sport and will appear to attain a comparable result this weekend.</span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify"><b>Inter Miami vs New England Revolution Head-to-Head and Key Numbers</b></h2>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Inter Miami has a moderate aspect over New England Revolution and has won four out of the seven matches performed among the two teams, in place of New England Revolution&#8217;s 3 victories.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Inter Miami has picked up 71 factors in MLS this season and could doubtlessly spoil New England Revolution&#8217;s record tally of 73 points in a single campaign with a victory this weekend.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The New England Revolution has misplaced their remaining 5 matches away from home in all competitions and feature conceded a complete 15 dreams in these video games.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The New England Revolution misplaced their preceding recreation with the aid of a four-zero margin—the 8th time they have lost a game through a margin of as minimum three desires this season.</span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: justify"><b>Inter Miami vs New England Revolution Prediction</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Miami_CF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inter Miami</a> have a stellar squad at their disposal and could doubtlessly set a Japanese convention record this weekend. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in the global ruin and is possibly to function alternatively on Saturday.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">The New England Revolution has been in terrible shape this season and is in desperate need of a resurgence. Inter Miami is the better group at the moment and needs to be capable of winning this game.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Prediction: Inter Miami 4-1 New England Revolution</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Inter Miami vs New England Revolution betting pointers</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Tip 1: result: Inter Miami to win</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Tip 2: recreation to have over 2.5 goals—sure</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Tip 3: Inter Miami to attain first—sure</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Tip 4: Lionel Messi to score or assist—sure</span></p>
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		<title>Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr: Match Preview, Predictions, And Betting Tips</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Richardson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr: Match Preview, Predictions, And Betting Tips" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>Get expert insights on the Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr match. Find predictions, betting tips, and analysis for the Saudi Pro League clash.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="675" src="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr: Match Preview, Predictions, And Betting Tips" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips.webp 1200w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips-300x169.webp 300w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://sportingscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Al-Shabab-vs-Al-Nassr-Match-Preview-Predictions-And-Betting-Tips-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Al-Shabab will host Al-Nassr at the King Fahd Stadium on Friday in every other round of the 2024-25 Saudi professional league campaign. The house team has carried out nicely inside the league thus far and now sits down fourth within the desk with 12 factors from six games as they make an early push for continental football.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">They have been, however, overwhelmed 1-0 by using Damac last time out, falling behind halfway through the second half of a sport in which they dominated ownership but controlled simply one shot on course at some stage in its entirety.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Al-Nassr is enjoying a sturdy run of shape in the meantime and has all started their hunt for a first pro-League title for the reason of that 2018-19 marketing campaign. They picked up a 3-zero win over Al Orobah in their remaining match, with group captain Cristiano Ronaldo beginning the scoring from the spot much less than 20 minutes after kick-off earlier than former Liverpool man Sadio Mane netted a brace to seal the factors.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">The site visitors take a seat in an area and two factors above their weekend fighters within the league desk and can be seeking to widen that hole with a win on Friday.</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: justify"><b>Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr Head-to-Head and Key Numbers</b></h2>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">There were sixty-two meetings among Al-Shabab and Al-Nassr. The hosts have won 19 of these games at the same time as the traffic has received 24 instances. There were 19 attracts between the 2 groups.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The traffic is undefeated in their closing seven games on this fixture after dropping each of their preceding three.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The hosts have managed simply one clean sheet of their ultimate 5 games in this fixture.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The 2 teams have the joint-nice protecting record inside the Saudi Arabian pinnacle flight this season with an intention concession tally of three.</span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: justify"><b>Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr Prediction</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Al-Shabab&#8217;s modern-day result ended a five-game prevailing streak and they will be looking to bounce back right here. They have received six of their remaining eight domestic league games and are maybe hopeful of a tremendous result this weekend.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Nassr_FC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Al-Nassr</a> have received their final five games at the bounce and are undefeated in their closing 9. They have got the upper hand on this fixture of late and have to pop out on the pinnacle right here.</span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: justify"><b>Prediction: Al-Shabab 1-2 Al-Nassr</b></h3>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr having bet suggestions</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Tip 1: End result: Al-Nassr to win</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Tip 2: goals; over/underneath 2. five; over 2.5 desires (four of the remaining 5 matches between the 2 groups have produced more than 2.5 desires)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-weight: 400">Tip 3: Each team to make: sure</span></p>
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