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Who Will Win the World Cup 2026? Analysing the Top Contenders and Their Chances

By 11v11 Site Editor , 28th December 2025 at 2:54 PM (11v11 blog)

With the first 48-team edition of the FIFA World Cup around the corner, excitement is building worldwide as nations prepare to compete on an expanded global stage. Spain, Argentina, Brazil and Germany head into the tournament as the favourites to progress from the group stage, backed by recent success at major competitions and squads overflowing with talent. Spain arrive as the reigning European champions, while Argentina are chasing a historic back-to-back world title after Lionel Messi inspired them to a…

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Can Manchester United replace Bruno Fernandes?

By 11v11 Site Editor , 19th December 2025 at 3:07 PM (11v11 blog)

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes sent shockwaves throughout the Premier League when he claimed the club wanted him gone last summer. The Portuguese midfield maestro was a key target for Saudi Pro League (SPL) club Al Hilal. According to reports, the SPL giants were willing to table a formal bid worth up to £100 million to lure Fernandes to the Middle East. High-profile transfer sagas like this often fuel intense debate among fans and pundits alike, while also driving interest…

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Three Possible Breakout Stars at the 2026 World Cup

By 11v11 Site Editor , 18th December 2025 at 5:45 AM (11v11 blog)

The FIFA World Cup traditionally provides previously unheralded players with a platform to showcase their talent and announce themselves to the rest of the world. With 48 teams set to participate for the first time in 2026, players from some of the lower-ranked nations will have the chance to make a name for themselves. Here are three talents who could shine. Gilberto Mora – Club Tijuana – Mexico Gilberto Mora is already attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs…

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Liverpool Transfer Storm: Salah Linked With January Exit as Red Bulls Rule Themselves Out

By 11v11 Site Editor , 17th December 2025 at 2:25 PM (11v11 blog)

Liverpool’s ongoing saga with Mohamed Salah has taken another twist this week, with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls confirming that they will not pursue the club legend amid mounting transfer speculation. The 33-year-old’s future at Anfield has been the subject of headlines after a highly publicised feud with manager Arne Slot. This has left supporters and the wider football community pondering what could come next for one of the Premier League’s most iconic forwards. This dispute has…

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Midlands football fans set for a festive treat

By 11v11 Site Editor , 16th December 2025 at 12:30 PM (11v11 blog)

Football fans in the Midlands have plenty to look forward to over the festive period, with the upcoming schedule packed with some unmissable games. With so many high-stakes fixtures coming thick and fast, supporters will be looking for different ways to stay entertained between matches, whether that’s following live updates, match analysis, or taking a break with offers such as daily free spins no deposit while keeping an eye on results across the Premier League and Championship. With that in…

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The statistician’s edge: Using historical football data to understand betting markets

By 11v11 Site Editor , 16th December 2025 at 11:38 AM (11v11 blog)

Online sportsbook operators are renowned for using a vast array of statistical information to formulate their betting markets. Historical data is one of a plethora of elements that oddsmakers assess before publishing their prices for any sporting event. For example, reputable horse racing sites take previous trends into account when they piece together the betting market for each race. Studying the historical data can help punters uncover data which helps them to make a more informed choice with their horse…

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Dates, Betting, Draw & Preview

By 11v11 Site Editor , 15th December 2025 at 2:46 PM (11v11 blog)

The upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco promises to be a thrilling celebration of international football on the continent. Reigning champions Ivory Coast will be eager to retain the title, but several other teams have a realistic chance of lifting the prestigious trophy. Read on as we look at the dates, betting and draw for AFCON 2025, before predicting which team will emerge victorious in the final on January 18. AFCON 2025 – Dates Here are…

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England Learn Their 2026 World Cup Fate: Is Football Finally Coming Home?

By 11v11 Site Editor , 15th December 2025 at 10:18 AM (11v11 blog)

Next summer marks 60 long years since England claimed their first and only major international trophy, winning the 1966 World Cup on home soil. Since then, English fans have sung songs about football coming every four years, but their lengthy drought refuses to end. And in recent years, the Three Lions have come closer than ever before to finally climbing to the summit, only to be left heartbroken in the cruellest of circumstances. England's Recent Heartache Rewind to 2018. After…

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Man Utd vs Bournemouth – Cherries seek Premier League history amid dismal patch

By 11v11 Site Editor , 14th December 2025 at 10:24 AM (11v11 blog)

Manchester United and Bournemouth will trade tackles in a high-stakes Premier League showdown at Old Trafford on Monday evening. Champions League qualification remains Man Utd’s priority, with fourth-placed Chelsea three points away after their 2-0 home win over Everton on Saturday. Victory is imperative for Ruben Amorim’s side here, as they seek only consecutive league wins for only the second time this season after thrashing Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 last Monday. Despite being priced at odds of 1.80 to claim all…

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City – Selhurst Park sets stage for crucial six-pointer

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th December 2025 at 10:20 AM (11v11 blog)

Selhurst Park forms the backdrop for a repeat of last season’s FA Cup final as Crystal Palace and Manchester City go head-to-head in the Premier League’s top-four six-pointer on Sunday. Confidence remains sky-high around the London outfit, as they are firmly in contention for a historic top-four finish in the Premier League after snatching a late win at Fulham last weekend. Exit-linked captain Marc Guehi bagged a last-gasp winner, inspiring Oliver Glasner’s high-flying side to their second consecutive league victory…

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