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Reports from Spain indicate that Real Madrid is pushing to sign newly crowned world champion Rodri, despite a back injury. Although his contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, the club aims to finalize the deal now at the request of Jose Mourinho.

The former sports director told the "Double Dribble" program that the "yellows" had targeted the guard — then playing for Valencia — as a replacement for the injured Wade Baldwin: "It progressed, but did not happen."

The newly promoted team will be hosted by Hapoel Petah Tikva in the Toto Cup. Maor Erlich will start in goal, and the club expects progress from Ido Cohen, Liran Hazan, and the new signings.

Maccabi Haifa midfielder may start as a defender against Hapoel Haifa following Pedrao's injury and a defensive shortage. Tsunami is included in the squad, while Lonwijk will watch from the stands (20:30, Sport1).

A Swiss newspaper dedicated a special report to the journey of about 5,000 Hapoel Tel Aviv fans to Hungary, impressed by the "South American atmosphere" they created against Ludogorets. However, after the smoke cleared, a different picture emerged: the mayor reported nearly 9 cubic meters of trash, while residents criticized the pyrotechnics and damage to the lawns.

The Cape Verde national team goalkeeper, who was a hero of their historic run and selected for the fans' all-star team, has found a new home — and will not be joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

Rich Paul explained what led the star to turn down Cleveland and Golden State, expressed enthusiasm for the Sixers' roster, and addressed Joel Embiid's health status.

Defender Matan Baltaxa is set for his first running session following a head injury. Eliel Peretz is expected to return to the lineup, and the club remains confident that Kings Kangwa will give his all before his move to Panathinaikos.

The Blancos initially offered about 100 million euros, but were rejected. PSG remains in the picture, and the 19-year-old winger has deleted photos related to Leipzig from his Instagram.

Avi Even told "Double Dribble" about the Maccabi Tel Aviv player's path to the top: "They tore me apart when we signed him, but it's crazy potential."

The intriguing rankings from "Bleacher Report" continue. Luka Dončić is in 26th place, Chris Paul is 18th, and Shaquille O'Neal is 11th. Who took the top spot? The full top 50 is inside.

The Sixers built a flashy starting five, but LeBron will require Maxey, Brown, Edgecombe, and Embiid to change roles, while the bench and defense raise doubts. Personal and business ties explain the connection, but on the court, it still looks problematic.

The Portuguese coach's second stint at Real Madrid opened with a victory over Alcorcon. Arda Guler missed a penalty, Daniel Yanez secured the win from the spot, and new signing Franco Mastantuono impressed in his debut appearance.

Yahoo analyzed the big move and warned that James might interfere with the stars: "He chose a team where he will contribute the least and create the most complications."

The Congolese center, who was on the radar of the 'yellows', chose to remain in the United States and signed with the Rockets. In 49 NBA games, he averaged 7 points and 6.5 rebounds.

The Diamonds will host Hapoel Jerusalem tomorrow in the opening round of the Toto Cup. The new signing is not yet ready, Kareem Jaber fell ill and was removed from the squad, Alon Azugi and Beni Feldman are expected to start in the lineup.

The international organization rejected the complaint against the FIFA president in the wake of Balogun's suspension, which was canceled following the intervention of the US President: "An absurd decision"

Even before they collaborate on the Sixers, Brown claimed that Bronny is "not an NBA player." The star returned a jab, and now the two will try to leave the hard feelings behind.

The Sixers have become one of the strongest teams in the NBA overnight. LeBron is expected to start alongside Brown, Maxey, and Embiid — will this be enough for the King's fifth championship?

The surprising move to Philadelphia caused a stir across the NBA: Caitlin Clark received the news in the middle of a press conference, a league manager admitted that the Sixers were only "option number 4", and Tyrese Maxey celebrated wildly. The Governor of Pennsylvania has already declared a "LeBron James Day".

Following his move to Philadelphia, 41-year-old NBA star LeBron James declared: "I'm not doing this for the money and not for the family. I still want to compete, win, and feel the feeling of winning a championship again."

The decision everyone was waiting for has arrived: one of the greatest NBA players has left the Lakers after eight seasons and signed with the Sixers. The 41-year-old LeBron will try to lead Philadelphia to its first championship since 1983.

The player of the season in Israel thanked the Panathinaikos fans for their warm welcome and promised to do his best to repay their trust. The midfielder expressed his excitement about joining such a major club.

The former Maccabi Tel Aviv figure was a guest on the latest episode of "Double Dribble" and discussed, among other things, the rise of the Hapoel Tel Aviv star: "Few know how to work correctly."

Manchester City's new manager announced that the midfielder will undergo back surgery, but clarified that he expects to see him return: "Around great players there are always speculations."

The 24-year-old forward (2.00m), who excelled last season at Tulsa, joins Eldad Bentov's squad. 'He is a very competitive player with a strong character and a hunger to succeed,' the club stated.

The GFN event will be held on Monday at the Menora Mivtachim Arena, featuring the three Gordon brothers in main card bouts against international opponents. At the press conference, the fighters did not hold back with combative remarks ahead of their ring appearances.

David Musis barely played until age 15, and today he is the tall hope of the Israel national team. He is considered a "unicorn," and next season he will be in college. The center who grew up in the nursery that produced Lior Eliyahu wants to lead the Israel national team to the podium, and there is also a comparison to Deni Avdija.

After Guardiola rejected the approach, the Italian federation is expected to appoint Andrea Pirlo as the national team coach. The former world champion is already in advanced talks and will sign until the 2030 World Cup.

The Belgian federation has officially announced the appointment of the former Dutch midfielder, who signed a contract until the end of Euro 2028. He replaces Rudi Garcia, who did not continue in the role despite reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

The 38-year-old captain has extended his contract through 2027, continuing to build on his record of appearances for the club, with which he has already won 29 titles. Meanwhile, Olimpia Milano has signed Moses Wright.

Avi Even explained the secret to the Portland star's success on the "Double Dribble" podcast: "He improves every year, he is in an amazing place, and I hope he continues to grow."

The Sharon-based team announced the addition of the guard who won the Polish championship with Legia Warsaw: "We have been following him since last summer. He still has a lot of upside." He joins four foreign players who are continuing from last season.

The new coach of the German national team at his introductory press conference: "This is the pinnacle of my career. I want to follow in the footsteps of the most successful national team coaches."

The point guard, who has represented the Jamaican national team over the past year, joins Predrag Krunic's squad: "Athletic, efficient, with a good shooting range."

The Brazilian midfielder was not training at full intensity, prompting head coach Ran Kozuch to ask him to step aside. Meanwhile, the club is actively searching for a replacement for Kings Kangwa.

The 23-year-old winger made a positive impression at the training camp and will continue to be evaluated by coach Roni Levy. He may feature in Wednesday's Toto Cup match.

The American guard is nearing a final departure from Maccabi Tel Aviv. Los Blancos view him as a missing piece of the puzzle, while the yellow's are already scouting replacements.

The player of the season is leaving Hapoel Be'er Sheva after two successful years. The club is set to receive 3.8 million euros, with the fee potentially rising to 4.5 million including bonuses. The midfielder will depart after the second leg against Vikingur.

After an unsuccessful season, the "Greens" are opening the 2026/27 campaign with a major squad overhaul and high expectations. The first test is this Saturday: a derby against Hapoel Haifa in the Toto Cup (20:15, Sport1).