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Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Odds, Best Bets: Can Dortmund Upset RM?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals wrap up on Saturday afternoon with a must-see rematch of the 2024 Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Los Blancos won last year's UCL Final 2-0. They're heavily favored to once again take down Dortmund on Saturday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In fact, recently hired Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso and Co. are listed by most sportsbooks at -320 (implied probability: 76.2 percent) or shorter to advance. 🔔 ANNOUNCEMENT: NEWSWEEK SPORTS BETTING 📩 LAUNCHING JULY 11: Starting July 11, Newsweek Sports Betting Editor Tyler Everett will deliver his weekly takes on what to bet on during the upcoming weekend -- and why -- ➡️ to your inbox every Friday. If you're enjoying the content on Newsweek's dedicated sports betting vertical, here's your chance to get all the latest analysis and betting picks you're looking for, right in your inbox as you start your weekend. SIGN UP NOW Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Odds Below are the odds in the two most popular markets for soccer matches: three-way moneyline and match winner. Club World Cup QF Moneyline Odds: Real Madrid vs. Dortmund The DraftKings, FanDuel and bet365 three-way moneyline odds below apply to today's result after 90 minutes, plus stoppage time. DK FD bet365 Real Madrid -160 -175 -167 Borussia Dortmund +400 +410 +400 Draw +340 +330 +333 Club World Cup QF Winner Odds: Real Madrid vs. Dortmund It's also possible to simply bet on which team will advance to the semifinals. In this market, it doesn't matter whether the winner comes out on top in 90 minutes, extras or PKs. DK FD bet365 Real Madrid -320 -355 -350 Borussia Dortmund +240 +270 +250 How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Dortmund Kickoff : 4 p.m. ET : 4 p.m. ET TV: TNT/truTV/Univision/DAZN Real Madrid vs. Dortmund Pick, Best Bets How They Got Here Both Madrid and Dortmund have been impressive through group play and one match of knockout action, especially the former. RM has outscored its last three CWC opponents by a combined score of 7-1, including a 3-0 shutout of RB Salzburg to close group play and a 1-0 win over Juventus in the round of 16. Dortmund has not been dominant (it reached the quarters by earning a draw and three one-goal victories), but it's nevertheless been a strong showing to date by Niko Kovac's squad. Read more Announcement: Newsweek Sports Betting Newsletter launching July 11 Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Betting News, Analysis Oddsmakers are giving Real Madrid a ton of respect in this matchup, but are they overlooking Borussia Dortmund? While Los Blancos have a talent advantage, BVB has more than enough firepower to at least keep this game close, even against an RM side coming off a 1-0 win over Juve that was not nearly as close as the final score indicated. Madrid had a 57-43 advantage in possession and recorded 11 shots on goal while allowing just two by Juventus. Per analytics site FOTMOB, Real Madrid won the xG battle in that game 1.57 to 0.77, and it created 5 big chances while only surrendering 1. Dortmund was impressive in the Round of 16 vs. Liga MX side Monterrey, making the most of its chances despite losing the possession battle 58-42. BVB jumped out to a 2-0 lead after 24 minutes thanks to a quick brace by Serhou Guirassy, then held on to win 2-1 and advance. Remarkably, Dortmund held Monterrey to just 0.85 xG on seven shots on target. In today's matchup, Dortmund will need to once again make the most of the chances it gets against Real Madrid, which will likely control possession. A key question for BVB will be how it fares without rising star Jobe Bellingham, who will miss this match due to suspension (yellow cards). Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Best Bets Hot lukewarm at best take: I think Real Madrid will find a way to advance, but I don't think they'll cruise. In a tough matchup to predict -- I think Dortmund is more than good enough to make this interesting -- there aren't any slam-dunk bets that stand out to me, but the halftime draw is enticing, especially at longer than +150 odds. For a safer play, consider parlaying Real Madrid to win and Over 1.5 Goals (in 90 minutes) at -135. Halftime Draw (+160 at bet365) -- 0.5 units Parlay: 3-way moneyline RM to win + Over 1.5 Goals (-135 at DK) -- 1 units Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Tom Brady and David Beckham's friendship started in the most unexpected way
What happens when a global soccer legend gets a surprise call from his son about hanging out with NFL royalty? That unexpected moment turned into a two-decade-long friendship between David Beckham and Tom Brady. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the 2025 Champions League Final at Munich's Allianz Arena, Beckham revealed the unlikely beginnings of their bond—one that started with a simple park playdate and evolved into a global camaraderie. UCL Final sparks nostalgic reveal Brady and Beckham were seen enjoying the match from the VIP box as part of a live 'Beckham & Friends' broadcast. Surrounded by global icons like Tom Cruise and Thierry Henry, the two football legends laughed and reminisced. That's when Beckham shared the surprising way they first connected—during his time with LA Galaxy in the MLS. 'We had an away game when I was playing with LA Galaxy,' Beckham recalled. 'Romeo called me and said, 'I'm going to throw balls over the park with Tom.' I said, 'Tom who?' He said, 'Tom Brady.'' Beckham & Friends LIVE — UCL Final Best Bits | Tom Cruise, Tom Brady and Odell Beckham Jr. Victoria Beckham helped kick it off As Beckham explained, it was actually his wife Victoria who facilitated the meetup. Brady had contacted her to ask if one of the Beckham kids could join his son for a casual play session in the park. That friendly invite ended up building the foundation for a transatlantic friendship. 'Tom had got in touch with Victoria and said he was taking his son over to the park and asked if one of the boys would like to join,' Beckham added during the broadcast. That one interaction became the start of something long-lasting. Over the years, Brady and Beckham have continued to grow closer, bonding over business, family, and their shared love for sport. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In 2023, Brady followed in Beckham's footsteps by investing in soccer, becoming co-owner of Birmingham City F.C., while Beckham remains the face of Inter Miami, a club he co-founded in 2018. In 2024, the duo made headlines again when they were spotted spending time with Lionel Messi after his historic Inter Miami signing. Their off-field chemistry was once again on display. Business, bromance… and matchmaking? Rumors about a possible business collaboration between Brady and Beckham swirled in late 2024, with Life & Style reporting that the pair were exploring joint ventures. The report also highlighted Victoria Beckham's humorous attempt to help the newly single Brady get back into the dating scene. According to the article, Victoria described Brady as 'one of the most eligible guys on the planet' and even wanted to introduce him to one of her friends—believing he'd been single 'for a long time now' after his 2022 divorce from Gisele Bündchen. Also read: No business projects have officially launched yet, and Brady remains single. But their bond clearly runs deeper than PR or partnerships. From an ordinary day in a park to shared moments on the global stage, the Brady-Beckham friendship is a story of timing, trust, and one unexpected call.
The National
04-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Ask Mina: Luis Enrique's brilliance and battle for the Ballon d'Or
Q: Inter collapse or PSG masterclass? What's your take? @Rozario_11 via Instagram A: It's a little bit of both, but I would credit Paris Saint-Germain with delivering a tactical masterclass in last Saturday's Uefa Champions League final. PSG, unlike in previous seasons, were the most balanced side in the competition. While their movement and fluidity in possession were impressive, it was their relentless work off the ball that ultimately secured them the coveted trophy. Luis Enrique knew how to neutralise Inter's threats and expose their weaknesses. Club football's biggest trophies are won when players are willing to sacrifice and work hard for one another. Seeing top goalscorer Ousmane Dembele pressing Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer to force him into long balls made a huge difference. Inter are an accomplished side in possession, but they were simply not permitted to rotate the ball and build opportunities. Every lane was blocked, and every player was tightly marked. Watch how Achraf Hakimi closed down passing lanes while PSG's midfielders remained tight when marking opponents. When the first defensive pass broke down, Inter went into disarray. PSG pressed and harried and forced mistakes. Once the Parisiens won back possession, it was wave after wave of clever attacks, designed to isolate and confuse the Nerazzurri backline. Luis Enrique capitalised on the youth of the squad; they ran relentlessly, made 22 clearances, robbing Inter of control and time, and had 23 shots on goal. Q: Do you think Luis Enrique's PSG could create a similar legacy to Pep's Barca? @Vermiciouskinid via Instagram A: If there's any coach who can create a winning legacy, it's Luis Enrique. In my opinion, he's the best coach in the world, at par with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti. He's been underrated for so long that it's stupefying. Rarely have I heard his name mentioned when the debate on the best coaches in the world comes up. Former Barcelona striker described Enrique as "the best coach I've ever had. For the personality he has, for what he transmits and for the sincerity he has." Another former Barca alumnus, Lionel Messi, said: "I was lucky that I had a lot of time with Guardiola and Luis Enrique, the two best. Having them [for so long] made me grow a lot in football and in the tactical wisdom that they taught me." Daniele De Rossi, a former Italy international and World Cup winner, recently hailed Enrique as "perhaps the coach who impressed me the most in my career". PSG are lucky to have a coach who can produce the kind of football we've seen from PSG, especially in the second half of the season. Armed with a young squad, a great sporting director in Luis Campos who can identify the best of talents, and with lots of money in the bank, the future looks incredible. Rather than buying established talents, they brought in youth with great potential. The €50 million spent on Desire Doue from Rennes could turn out to be the deal of the century, while the purchase of Kvara Kvaratskhelia from Napoli made a huge difference to the team's performance. The squad was one of the youngest in the Champions League, and the average age of the starting XI in the final was 25 years. This is the beginning of what I imagine can be a glorious winning project. Q: What's gone wrong at Leicester City? @_Jonfollows A: Disjointed planning, poor results, and a breakdown in trust between fans and the club's leadership all contributed to a toxic atmosphere and growing uncertainty about the future. It was always going to be tough to lose Enzo Maresca, but I can't comprehend the thinking behind hiring Steve Cooper, spending money, and then sacking him after 12 games. To then hire and stick with Ruud van Nistelrooy as they were hurtling towards relegation also seemed bizarre. The club didn't know whether to stick or twist. The side lacked midfield creativity and appeared tactically confused. Goals were especially hard to come by; the team failed to score in eight consecutive games. Under Van Nistelrooy, there didn't appear to be a clear attacking strategy and the shape was often too rigid. Players were second-guessing themselves on the pitch. Every move was overthought, every pass was played with hesitation. There needs to be a squad overhaul, and the club must have a clear direction. They can't just depend on a coach to bring it all together. Q: AC Milan have confirmed Max Allegri as their new coach. I understand you're a fan of his. What makes him so special? @Iam_tim via Instagram A: I am a fan of his because I'm a Juventus fan and under his guidance, Juventus became a force in Europe and won the double practically every season during his first stint as coach. I think he overachieved with the squad he had, considering Antonio Conte quit because he thought the club's ambitions were too grand and almost delusional. Allegri arrived and they reached the Uefa Champions League final. Creating a winning dynasty is difficult, but Allegri made it look easy. Even with the best squad in Italy, Inter couldn't win relentlessly, and yet Allegri's Juve did. Always aiming for the treble. He beat Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Uefa Champions League with Stefano Sturaro in midfield, a player with limited quality. He knows how to make players play with their heart, how to mask weaknesses and how to allow his best players the freedom to dictate. He's a practical coach; he doesn't dazzle, but he wins. He creates a winning mentality and a harmonious atmosphere and knows how to keep it all together when a club doesn't provide the necessary support. He cannot produce the type of football Luis Enrique or Guardiola can. The beauty lies in his tactical simplicity. He never overcomplicates it. Q: Who should win the Ballon d'Or this season? And who do you think will win it? @Sasahsani via Instagram A: There are so many candidates who have dazzled this season, from Mohamed Salah to Lamine Yamal and, of course, Dembele. Dembele is the favourite . He has contributed 33 goals and 13 assists in 55 appearances for PSG this season. Not only did he win the quadruple with PSG but also the Uefa Champions League Player of the Season and Ligue 1 Player of the Year awards. His performance in the Champions League final was mesmeric, sacrificing himself to help the team defend. His work off the ball has been as impressive as his offensive contributions. He proved to be a leader. The Ballon d'Or should go to the team that has won the most trophies, and he is rightfully the favourite.
GSM Arena
02-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Oppo uses record-breaking UEFA Champions League final to flex AI and camera muscle
The UEFA Champions League Final ended on Saturday with a dominating 5-0 win for PSG over Inter - a record victory in the competition's finals. The match took place in Munich, and since Oppo is one of the competition's main sponsors it took to the packed 75,000 arena to promote its latest smartphones and tech. Oppo Find X8 Ultra camera samples The Official Smartphone Partner, as Oppo is called in this relationship, had demo booths for AI selfies and held a charity football game with football legends Kaka, Cafu, and Micah Richards. Epic football. Elite devices. Unforgettable moments. This is how we made our moment at the UCL final in Munich. #MakeYourMoment #OPPOxUCL25 — OPPO (@oppo) June 1, 2025 The company also flexed the camera muscle of its Oppo Find X8 Pro at the final. Yes, the Find X8 Ultra is the series' flagship, but only the Pro is available in Europe, so understandably, Oppo focused on the Dimensity 9400-powered device instead. There was also a big focus on the Oppo AI features. The company set up multiple booths and experience zones where fans could take AI-powered photos with Kaka and Yamine Lamal, both company brand ambassadors. Some fans were also in for a treat, with a surprise appearance from Marco Materazzi, Inter legend and Champions League winner in 2010. Oppo Find X8 Pro camera samples Another friendly game included Esteban Cambiasso – another Inter legend and winner of the trophy back in 2010, when the Italian side won against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Spain. Oppo hosted friendly games with Kaka, Cafu, Micah Richards and Esteban Cambiasso Oppo revealed in a press release it intends to remain committed to football-related partnerships, "connecting fans worldwide through technology." Oppo Find X8 Pro
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Official – Germany Star Pulls Out Of UEFA Nations League Squad After Injury In PSG 5-0 Inter Milan Champions League Final
Official – Germany Star Pulls Out Of UEFA Nations League Squad After Injury In PSG 5-0 Inter Milan Champions League Final Defender Yann Bisseck has pulled out of the Germany squad after suffering an injury in yesterday's Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan. This is confirmed by the Germany national team, via FCInterNews. Monaco defender Thilo Kehrer has taken Bisseck's place. Advertisement Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck has been set to be part of the Germany national team for their upcoming UEFA Nations League semifinal clash with Portugal. Die Mannschaft coach Julian Nagelsmann had called the 24-year-old up. This was the second international break in which Bisseck had received a call-up. He had also been part of the Germany squad for their quarterfinal tie against Italy in March. Bisseck made his first ever appearance for Bisseck in the second match against the Azzurri. Yann Bisseck Pulls Out Of Italy Squad After Injury In PSG 5-0 Inter Milan UCL Final MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale looks on, during the warm up prior to the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Yann Bisseck came on as a substitute for Inter in yesterday's Champions League final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. He replace Benjamin Pavard in the second half. Advertisement However, Bisseck was only able to play for a few minutes. He suffered a thigh injury after making a run forward into the PSG half. It was quickly apparent that Bisseck would not be able to continue after pulling up with what appeared to be pain in his hamstring. The severity of the injury for Bisseck is not yet clear. The German will undergo medical tests. What is clear, however, is that the Inter defender will pull out the Germany squad.
