51 mins. ago
Senegal have appointed France's 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country's football federation announced Tuesday, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after the World Cup.
The appointment of Vieira, who was born in Senegal, is a "strategic move", the federation said in a social media post, aiming to "establish a high-level technical staff, in line with our country's sporting ambitions".
His main mission will be to revitalise the team after Senegal's bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup.
Thiaw was sacked less than two weeks later. The 45-year-old former Senegal international had taken over as national team boss in 2024.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) president said at the time that toxicity had surrounded the team at the World Cup after Thiaw demanded a pay rise.
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The appointment of Vieira, who was born in Senegal, is a "strategic move", the federation said in a social media post, aiming to "establish a high-level technical staff, in line with our country's sporting ambitions".
His main mission will be to revitalise the team after Senegal's bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup.
Thiaw was sacked less than two weeks later. The 45-year-old former Senegal international had taken over as national team boss in 2024.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) president said at the time that toxicity had surrounded the team at the World Cup after Thiaw demanded a pay rise.
#patrick
1 hr. ago
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal hired Patrick Vieira as its new coach on Tuesday to replace Pape Thiaw, who was fired after the team was eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 32.
Senegal announced the news in a post on Instagram, without giving any details of the length of the 50-year-old Vieira's contract.
Vieira won the World Cup with France as a player during a glittering club career with Inter and AC Milan, ******* nal and Manchester City.
His coaching career has not been anywhere near as successful, however.
Vieira has previously coached New York City FC, Nice, Crystal Palace and Strasbourg. His last job was in charge of Genoa, but — despite an initially positive start — he was fired after less than a year with the team in last place in Serie A.
#Career
Senegal announced the news in a post on Instagram, without giving any details of the length of the 50-year-old Vieira's contract.
Vieira won the World Cup with France as a player during a glittering club career with Inter and AC Milan, ******* nal and Manchester City.
His coaching career has not been anywhere near as successful, however.
Vieira has previously coached New York City FC, Nice, Crystal Palace and Strasbourg. His last job was in charge of Genoa, but — despite an initially positive start — he was fired after less than a year with the team in last place in Serie A.
#Career
1 hr. ago
Former ***** nal and Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira has been named as the new national team football coach of Senegal, replacing Pape Thiaw.
Vieira was born in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, but represented France on the international stage and in 1998 was part of the first French side to lift a World Cup.
The 50-year-old takes over from Thiaw, who led Senegal to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ***** le, which was subsequently stripped from them and handed to Morocco following a mid-game walk-off by Senegalese players and staff.
Thiaw was heavily criticised for his side's Round of 32 exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which was confirmed by a 3-2 defeat by Belgium, and was subsequently dismissed.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said in a social media post that Vieira's appointment is a "strategic move" aiming to "establish a high-level technical set-up, in line with our country's sporting ambitions".
#vieira #Football #former #Inter
Vieira was born in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, but represented France on the international stage and in 1998 was part of the first French side to lift a World Cup.
The 50-year-old takes over from Thiaw, who led Senegal to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ***** le, which was subsequently stripped from them and handed to Morocco following a mid-game walk-off by Senegalese players and staff.
Thiaw was heavily criticised for his side's Round of 32 exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which was confirmed by a 3-2 defeat by Belgium, and was subsequently dismissed.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said in a social media post that Vieira's appointment is a "strategic move" aiming to "establish a high-level technical set-up, in line with our country's sporting ambitions".
#vieira #Football #former #Inter
3 hours ago
The return to his roots is now official.
Patrick Vieira, a native of Dakar, is the new head coach of the Senegal national team. The former France midfielder was appointed this Tuesday, even as the dismissal procedure involving Pape Thiaw still lingers in the background.
In its brief statement, the Senegalese Football Federation specified that "the date of the official unveiling and the next steps in his appointment will be announced at a later time."
The length of his contract has not been officially disclosed.
Vieira's first challenge will be to lead the Lions of Teranga to qualification for the next 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The qualifiers will begin as early as September.
#patrick #tuesday
Patrick Vieira, a native of Dakar, is the new head coach of the Senegal national team. The former France midfielder was appointed this Tuesday, even as the dismissal procedure involving Pape Thiaw still lingers in the background.
In its brief statement, the Senegalese Football Federation specified that "the date of the official unveiling and the next steps in his appointment will be announced at a later time."
The length of his contract has not been officially disclosed.
Vieira's first challenge will be to lead the Lions of Teranga to qualification for the next 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The qualifiers will begin as early as September.
#patrick #tuesday
7 days ago
On Tuesday (11), Flamengo beat Corinthians 2-0 in a match valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão U-17 and moved into the competition's top eight. At the end of the first phase, the eight highest-ranked teams in the table will secure a place in the tournament's quarterfinals.
The teams faced off at Luso Brasileiro, in Rio de Janeiro, and Jordan Michel and João Vitor scored the goals that earned three points for the Rubro-Negro. With the result, the Rio club moved up from ninth to seventh place, with 18 points. Corinthians are third, with 22.
The round began on Monday (9), with Botafogo's 3-1 win over Grêmio at Airton Ferreira da Silva, in Eldorado do Sul (RS). This Tuesday, in addition to Flamengo x Corinthians, 12 more teams took the field. See today's results:
Fluminense 4 x 2 Vitória - Marcelo Vieira, Duque de Caxias (RJ)
Red Bull Bragantino 2 x 0 Santos - CPD Atibaia, Atibaia (SP)
#place
The teams faced off at Luso Brasileiro, in Rio de Janeiro, and Jordan Michel and João Vitor scored the goals that earned three points for the Rubro-Negro. With the result, the Rio club moved up from ninth to seventh place, with 18 points. Corinthians are third, with 22.
The round began on Monday (9), with Botafogo's 3-1 win over Grêmio at Airton Ferreira da Silva, in Eldorado do Sul (RS). This Tuesday, in addition to Flamengo x Corinthians, 12 more teams took the field. See today's results:
Fluminense 4 x 2 Vitória - Marcelo Vieira, Duque de Caxias (RJ)
Red Bull Bragantino 2 x 0 Santos - CPD Atibaia, Atibaia (SP)
#place
14 days ago
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Christian Norgaard is set to complete a transfer to Everton imminently, holding a medical with his potential new club today ahead of a £7m move. But Norgaard is unlikely to be the last ******* nal player to depart this summer, with at least a few more on the transfer list.
James McNicholas reports for The Athletic that Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson, and Gabriel Jesus all remain avaiable for transfer this summer, should an appropriate buyer be found.
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Previous reports have suggested that Vieira would ideally like to return to Hamburger SV, where he spent last season on loan. But the German club remain at least €10m apart from ******* nal in their valuation of the midfielder, making that deal unlikely as things stand.
#images #arsenal #last
Christian Norgaard is set to complete a transfer to Everton imminently, holding a medical with his potential new club today ahead of a £7m move. But Norgaard is unlikely to be the last ******* nal player to depart this summer, with at least a few more on the transfer list.
James McNicholas reports for The Athletic that Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson, and Gabriel Jesus all remain avaiable for transfer this summer, should an appropriate buyer be found.
Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
Previous reports have suggested that Vieira would ideally like to return to Hamburger SV, where he spent last season on loan. But the German club remain at least €10m apart from ******* nal in their valuation of the midfielder, making that deal unlikely as things stand.
#images #arsenal #last
26 days ago
HSV continue their recruitment for the new season with the imminent transfer of French-Moroccan midfielder Bilal Nadir. The 22-year-old was a free agent following his refusal to extend his contract at Olympique de Marseille.
According to several outlets, including Kicker and Bild, the midfielder successfully passed his medical check on Thursday. His contract at the traditional club is expected to run until 2030 as he will join HSV's training on Friday.
The Nice-born central midfielder has played 40 Ligue 1 games since joining Marseille from OGC Nice in 2021. Hamburg are still hoping to find a breakthrough in their negotiations with ******* nal for the signing of Fabio Vieira.
#french #olympique
According to several outlets, including Kicker and Bild, the midfielder successfully passed his medical check on Thursday. His contract at the traditional club is expected to run until 2030 as he will join HSV's training on Friday.
The Nice-born central midfielder has played 40 Ligue 1 games since joining Marseille from OGC Nice in 2021. Hamburg are still hoping to find a breakthrough in their negotiations with ******* nal for the signing of Fabio Vieira.
#french #olympique
26 days ago
Fluminense remains top of the Brasileirão U-17Credits: LEONARDO BRASIL/ FLUMINENSE FC
Fluminense held onto the top spot in the Brasileirão U-17 with a 2-0 win over Atlético-GO on Wednesday (22) at Marcelo Vieira. Ryan Santos and Leonardo secured the victory for the Tricolor das Laranjeiras, who now have 22 points, three ahead of second-placed Corinthians.
The Rio team's strong campaign is down to its defensive performance. Among the 20 participating teams, Fluminense has the best defense, having conceded just six goals in the nine rounds played so far. Corinthians and Cruzeiro have each let in seven goals, while América-MG and São Paulo have conceded eight. Bahia, meanwhile, has allowed nine.
In attack, Fluminense has scored 20 goals. Corinthians and Palmeiras have netted 27, while Red Bull Bragantino has found the back of the net 22 times.
Flamengo thrashed Santos 4-2 at Luso-Brasileiro and climbed five places, moving from 15th to 10th with 12 points. Luiz Guilherme (2) and João Vitor (2) found the net for the Rubro-Negro side. João Pedro and Miqueias pulled two back for Santos.
#goals #brasileir #points #nine
Fluminense held onto the top spot in the Brasileirão U-17 with a 2-0 win over Atlético-GO on Wednesday (22) at Marcelo Vieira. Ryan Santos and Leonardo secured the victory for the Tricolor das Laranjeiras, who now have 22 points, three ahead of second-placed Corinthians.
The Rio team's strong campaign is down to its defensive performance. Among the 20 participating teams, Fluminense has the best defense, having conceded just six goals in the nine rounds played so far. Corinthians and Cruzeiro have each let in seven goals, while América-MG and São Paulo have conceded eight. Bahia, meanwhile, has allowed nine.
In attack, Fluminense has scored 20 goals. Corinthians and Palmeiras have netted 27, while Red Bull Bragantino has found the back of the net 22 times.
Flamengo thrashed Santos 4-2 at Luso-Brasileiro and climbed five places, moving from 15th to 10th with 12 points. Luiz Guilherme (2) and João Vitor (2) found the net for the Rubro-Negro side. João Pedro and Miqueias pulled two back for Santos.
#goals #brasileir #points #nine
27 days ago
Hamburg have officially confirmed the signing of Zambia striker Patson Daka. Multiple sources report that another addition is set to be unveiled shortly. Moroccan midfielder Bilal Nadir will also join the Bundesliga outfit on free transfer. Kicker, Sport Bild, and the Hamburger Morgenpost all confirm that a deal to acquire Nadir is effetely done. Nadir arrives from French first division side Olympique Marseille.
Nadir – an €8m-valuced player- is said to have a profile similar to that of departed leading goalscorer Fabio Vieira. The fact that the 22-year-old is nevertheless limited to a more centralized role nevertheless means that he is not intended to serve as a direct replacement for the departed Portuguese international. Kicker reports that Hamburg remain committed to signing Vieira permanently.
“In signing Patson, we’ve specifically strengthened ourselves at the center-forward position,” newly appointed HSV Board Member for Sport Kathleen Krüger noted in a club statement. “With him, we’re gaining a center forward who meets our expectations quite clearly.”
“Patson brings many qualities that are essential to our style of play,” HSV sporting director Claus Costa added. “He combines energy, speed, and deep runs of the highest intensity.”
“I’m happy to be here now and can’t wait to get started,” the player himself said. “I’m a passionate and energetic player whose job is to score goals. I think that’s exactly how I can help the team.”
#kicker #sport #departed
Nadir – an €8m-valuced player- is said to have a profile similar to that of departed leading goalscorer Fabio Vieira. The fact that the 22-year-old is nevertheless limited to a more centralized role nevertheless means that he is not intended to serve as a direct replacement for the departed Portuguese international. Kicker reports that Hamburg remain committed to signing Vieira permanently.
“In signing Patson, we’ve specifically strengthened ourselves at the center-forward position,” newly appointed HSV Board Member for Sport Kathleen Krüger noted in a club statement. “With him, we’re gaining a center forward who meets our expectations quite clearly.”
“Patson brings many qualities that are essential to our style of play,” HSV sporting director Claus Costa added. “He combines energy, speed, and deep runs of the highest intensity.”
“I’m happy to be here now and can’t wait to get started,” the player himself said. “I’m a passionate and energetic player whose job is to score goals. I think that’s exactly how I can help the team.”
#kicker #sport #departed
1 month ago
Everyone thought France would crush Spain. They were counting on Kylian Mbappe and that flashy attack to blow the doors off. Wrong. The reality on the pitch was a total shocker. Spain didn’t just match them; they outsmarted them completely. France’s big threats? Totally neutralized by a smarter, hungrier Spanish squad.
Spain showed the world something huge today. Luis de la Fuente called his squad the best team on the planet. His words carried weight after that dominant 2-0 victory. Think about that for a second. This win proves a collective unit can beat a group of individual stars. It’s not about who you have. It’s about how they play together.
The French lineup looked toothless despite the global superstars on the roster. They threw Rayan Cherki into the mix, but it made zero difference. Spain controlled the game from the first whistle to the last. Their strategy worked perfectly against a team full of famous names. And here’s the kicker: They didn’t even break a sweat doing it.
France hoped their stars would do the damage if Mbappe didn’t score. They looked to Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola for goals. Desire Doue also played, but the French attack failed completely. Not great. They couldn’t find any way to break through the Spanish defense. It was a wall, plain and simple.
Patrick Vieira, a former World Cup winner for France, admitted the truth. He told ITV that Spain dominated the game in every single aspect. Spain circulated the ball with their usual composure throughout the match. They moved France around and opened gaps to exploit them easily. Classic misdirection. Vieira knows a thing or two about winning big.
Spain showed the world something huge today. Luis de la Fuente called his squad the best team on the planet. His words carried weight after that dominant 2-0 victory. Think about that for a second. This win proves a collective unit can beat a group of individual stars. It’s not about who you have. It’s about how they play together.
The French lineup looked toothless despite the global superstars on the roster. They threw Rayan Cherki into the mix, but it made zero difference. Spain controlled the game from the first whistle to the last. Their strategy worked perfectly against a team full of famous names. And here’s the kicker: They didn’t even break a sweat doing it.
France hoped their stars would do the damage if Mbappe didn’t score. They looked to Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola for goals. Desire Doue also played, but the French attack failed completely. Not great. They couldn’t find any way to break through the Spanish defense. It was a wall, plain and simple.
Patrick Vieira, a former World Cup winner for France, admitted the truth. He told ITV that Spain dominated the game in every single aspect. Spain circulated the ball with their usual composure throughout the match. They moved France around and opened gaps to exploit them easily. Classic misdirection. Vieira knows a thing or two about winning big.
1 month ago
Patrick Vieira could become the next manager of the Senegal national team following the dismissal of Pape Thiaw after the country’s exit in the World Cup round of 32.
Senegal has established itself as one of Africa’s strongest national teams in recent years, but it endured a disappointing campaign at the World Cup. They reached the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams before seeing their tournament come to an end earlier than many had anticipated.
The national team had been widely expected to make a strong impression during the competition and came close to eliminating Belgium in the round of 32. However, Senegal surrendered a two-goal advantage late in the match and eventually suffered a 3-2 defeat, bringing their World Cup campaign to an unexpected conclusion.
The result prompted Senegal to make a managerial change as the football authorities began searching for a new head coach capable of guiding the team over the coming years. Vieira has now emerged as one of the leading candidates for the position.
According to L’Equipe, Senegal wants to appoint Vieira as their next manager. The former ***** nal midfielder has built coaching experience through spells in Major League Soccer, at Crystal Palace and with Genoa in Italy.
Senegal has established itself as one of Africa’s strongest national teams in recent years, but it endured a disappointing campaign at the World Cup. They reached the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams before seeing their tournament come to an end earlier than many had anticipated.
The national team had been widely expected to make a strong impression during the competition and came close to eliminating Belgium in the round of 32. However, Senegal surrendered a two-goal advantage late in the match and eventually suffered a 3-2 defeat, bringing their World Cup campaign to an unexpected conclusion.
The result prompted Senegal to make a managerial change as the football authorities began searching for a new head coach capable of guiding the team over the coming years. Vieira has now emerged as one of the leading candidates for the position.
According to L’Equipe, Senegal wants to appoint Vieira as their next manager. The former ***** nal midfielder has built coaching experience through spells in Major League Soccer, at Crystal Palace and with Genoa in Italy.
1 month ago
Manchester United have added Manu Kone to their shortlist as they seek a third midfield signing this summer.
The Roma man is keen to test himself in the Premier League, and the Serie A club are willing to sell for the right price. That figure is understood to be around £50m.
Roma's willingness is rooted in necessity. Despite qualifying for the Champions League, the Italian club need player sales to satisfy UEFA's financial regulations. Kone is viewed internally as their most valuable saleable ******* et.
His profile fits what Michael Carrick needs. The 25-year-old operated as both a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box option across 37 appearances last season, contributing two goals and three ******* ists.
Patrick Vieira has described him as the best midfielder in France. The World Cup has only enhanced his standing.
The Roma man is keen to test himself in the Premier League, and the Serie A club are willing to sell for the right price. That figure is understood to be around £50m.
Roma's willingness is rooted in necessity. Despite qualifying for the Champions League, the Italian club need player sales to satisfy UEFA's financial regulations. Kone is viewed internally as their most valuable saleable ******* et.
His profile fits what Michael Carrick needs. The 25-year-old operated as both a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box option across 37 appearances last season, contributing two goals and three ******* ists.
Patrick Vieira has described him as the best midfielder in France. The World Cup has only enhanced his standing.
1 month ago
The axe has fallen for Pape Thiaw. In a statement released at 4 a.m., the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced that it had "decided to initiate proceedings to terminate Pape Thiaw’s duties."
This decision was made following a meeting of the FSF Executive Committee, bringing the coach’s spell at the helm of the Lions of Teranga to an end.
Crowned African champion just 175 days ago – before CAF decided to strip him of that ***** le – Thiaw is paying the price for Senegal’s dismal World Cup campaign. The three defeats suffered during the tournament, elimination as early as the round of 16, and the terrible comeback they allowed against Belgium (2-3) hastened his departure.
Thiaw’s glaring shortcomings in managing the closing stages of matches also ended up damaging his standing with the federation’s leadership and part of the Senegalese fanbase.
According to several sources such as L’Équipe, Patrick Vieira (born in Dakar) and Habib Beye (former Senegal international) appear to be the main favorites to succeed him ahead of the qualifiers and the final phase of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
This decision was made following a meeting of the FSF Executive Committee, bringing the coach’s spell at the helm of the Lions of Teranga to an end.
Crowned African champion just 175 days ago – before CAF decided to strip him of that ***** le – Thiaw is paying the price for Senegal’s dismal World Cup campaign. The three defeats suffered during the tournament, elimination as early as the round of 16, and the terrible comeback they allowed against Belgium (2-3) hastened his departure.
Thiaw’s glaring shortcomings in managing the closing stages of matches also ended up damaging his standing with the federation’s leadership and part of the Senegalese fanbase.
According to several sources such as L’Équipe, Patrick Vieira (born in Dakar) and Habib Beye (former Senegal international) appear to be the main favorites to succeed him ahead of the qualifiers and the final phase of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
1 month ago
Patrick Vieira could replace Pape Thiaw as the manager of the Senegal national team, according to a report from L'Équipe.
The publication understands that there will be a debrief of Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Saturday. The African nation, who beat Morocco in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, went out at the Round of 32. That was despite leading Belgium 2-0 going into the final stages of the game. A quickfire brace from the Red Devils and a Youri Tielemans winner deep into injury time dumped Thiaw's side out of the competition.
As a result of this perceived failure, Thiaw's position as the national team manager is under threat. His future could be decided today. Some members of the federation want to bring in Vieira, according to L'Équipe.
The France international was born in the Senegalese capital of Dakar, has invested in one of the nation's biggest training centres (Diambars) and is not attached to a club currently, following his exit from Genoa back in November.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
The publication understands that there will be a debrief of Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Saturday. The African nation, who beat Morocco in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, went out at the Round of 32. That was despite leading Belgium 2-0 going into the final stages of the game. A quickfire brace from the Red Devils and a Youri Tielemans winner deep into injury time dumped Thiaw's side out of the competition.
As a result of this perceived failure, Thiaw's position as the national team manager is under threat. His future could be decided today. Some members of the federation want to bring in Vieira, according to L'Équipe.
The France international was born in the Senegalese capital of Dakar, has invested in one of the nation's biggest training centres (Diambars) and is not attached to a club currently, following his exit from Genoa back in November.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
1 month ago
Former RC Strasbourg manager Patrick Viera has opened up about his difficult time working with Chelsea owners who also own the French club.
The Senegal-born French manager claims his biggest challenge was not on the pitch but behind the scenes during his short-lived spell at the Ligue 1 club.
In a recent interview, the former France international admitted that working under Chelsea’s ownership was far from straightforward.
Vieira took over Strasbourg in 2023 after the club was purchased by the Todd Boehly-led BlueCo investment group that also owns Chelsea.
However, his stay lasted just one season before both sides agreed to end the partnership.
The Senegal-born French manager claims his biggest challenge was not on the pitch but behind the scenes during his short-lived spell at the Ligue 1 club.
In a recent interview, the former France international admitted that working under Chelsea’s ownership was far from straightforward.
Vieira took over Strasbourg in 2023 after the club was purchased by the Todd Boehly-led BlueCo investment group that also owns Chelsea.
However, his stay lasted just one season before both sides agreed to end the partnership.
1 month ago
SEEKONK – Day 2 of qualifying play at the 2026 Rhode Island State Amateur wasn’t about moving up the leaderboard. With rain falling all day and winds picking up later, it was about survival.
Bobby Leopold survived a three-putt bogey on his opening hole and went on to shoot a 1-over 72, giving him a two-day score of 67-72-139 and medalist honors. Players who left Ledgemont Country Club at 7-over par hoping to make a playoff survived and were inside the cutline. Seven players will return Wednesday morning, trying to survive a playoff and earn the final spot in the match play portion of the tournament.
While the weather is set for a dramatic 180 for the rest of the week – minus potential storms Friday – survival will be the word of the day for the next two rounds. Match play is a different animal and keeping a steady hand as you ride the ups and downs is how you end up a champion.
So who will be the winner this week? You could wait for Friday – or you could check out predictions below.
Six players will battle for the No. 32 seed, but honestly there’s no point. Bobby Leopold isn’t losing the first match of the day. In a battle of two former Rhode Island All-Staters, No. 17 Cole Vieira is the pick over No. 16 Jasper Bruin Slot because his lefthandedness will prove to be advantageous – just don’t ask me how.
Bobby Leopold survived a three-putt bogey on his opening hole and went on to shoot a 1-over 72, giving him a two-day score of 67-72-139 and medalist honors. Players who left Ledgemont Country Club at 7-over par hoping to make a playoff survived and were inside the cutline. Seven players will return Wednesday morning, trying to survive a playoff and earn the final spot in the match play portion of the tournament.
While the weather is set for a dramatic 180 for the rest of the week – minus potential storms Friday – survival will be the word of the day for the next two rounds. Match play is a different animal and keeping a steady hand as you ride the ups and downs is how you end up a champion.
So who will be the winner this week? You could wait for Friday – or you could check out predictions below.
Six players will battle for the No. 32 seed, but honestly there’s no point. Bobby Leopold isn’t losing the first match of the day. In a battle of two former Rhode Island All-Staters, No. 17 Cole Vieira is the pick over No. 16 Jasper Bruin Slot because his lefthandedness will prove to be advantageous – just don’t ask me how.
2 months ago
Cris Cyborg’s legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) career is coming to an end.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Featherweight champion will compete in her final MMA fight in the main event of PFL Tampa on Sat., Aug. 22, 2026, when she takes on former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Ketlen Vieira inside Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Cyborg (29-2) is riding a nine-fight win streak and was last in action against Sara Collins, whom she submitted to win the vacant PFL Featherweight championship (watch highlights).
Prior to that, Cyborg defeated Larissa Pacheco via unanimous decision to become the only MMA fighter in history to become a quintuple champion, having captured world ****** les across five major MMA promotions.
In addition to her MMA run, Cyborg has also started boxing and currently holds a 7-0 professional boxing record with five stoppage wins.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Featherweight champion will compete in her final MMA fight in the main event of PFL Tampa on Sat., Aug. 22, 2026, when she takes on former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Ketlen Vieira inside Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Cyborg (29-2) is riding a nine-fight win streak and was last in action against Sara Collins, whom she submitted to win the vacant PFL Featherweight championship (watch highlights).
Prior to that, Cyborg defeated Larissa Pacheco via unanimous decision to become the only MMA fighter in history to become a quintuple champion, having captured world ****** les across five major MMA promotions.
In addition to her MMA run, Cyborg has also started boxing and currently holds a 7-0 professional boxing record with five stoppage wins.
2 months ago
The World Cup is in full swing, and we’ve seen enough of the key runners and riders to pick out a few favourites for the tournament.
Argentina were impressive against Algeria last week, Kylian Mbappe was as electric as ever for France vs Senegal, while England put on a real show against Croatia in a 4-2 win.
Brazil picked up their first win against Haiti on Friday, but speaking on The Rest is Football, Patrick Vieira gave an unconvincing verdict on Brazil’s chances of winning the World Cup.
Indeed, Vieira actually claimed that England may be more likely champions than Brazil at this point.
Vieira was asked whether he thinks Brazil can win the World Cup.
Argentina were impressive against Algeria last week, Kylian Mbappe was as electric as ever for France vs Senegal, while England put on a real show against Croatia in a 4-2 win.
Brazil picked up their first win against Haiti on Friday, but speaking on The Rest is Football, Patrick Vieira gave an unconvincing verdict on Brazil’s chances of winning the World Cup.
Indeed, Vieira actually claimed that England may be more likely champions than Brazil at this point.
Vieira was asked whether he thinks Brazil can win the World Cup.
