Eden Hazard accepts Belgium had a better chance of winning the World Cup when their golden generation was at its peak in 2018.

Belgium enjoyed their best World Cup showing four years ago in Russia as they finished third following a 1-0 defeat to eventual winners France in the semi-finals.

But after then losing to Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020, there is a perception Belgium s greatest generation of players has missed its chance of winning a major trophy.

While their squad in Qatar includes many familiar names and several members of the golden generation , it is widely accepted most of them are past their best, with the unconvincing 1-0 win over Canada doing little to disprove that notion.

Hazard, who himself is 31 and has had a nightmare with in…

Blink and we’re already past the quarter mark of the schedule with Week 5 NFL odds on the board and on the move.

Getting the best of the number — be it spread or total — is vital to staying in the black through the remaining weeks of the season, and that means the best NFL betting strategy is timing your Week 5 wagers.

Here are our best spreads and totals to bet now and the best to bet later.

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The 2021 NFL season was one for the books, and although it may be tempting to leave it in the dust, there are lessons to be learned from each NFL season that can give us hints of what is to come.

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An offseason that was filled with question marks surrounding Aaron Rodgers finally came to an end when he and the Green Bay Packers agreed on a three-year deal to keep the reigning back-to-back MVP in Wisconsin.

However, pain and agony followed suit for a team that finished 8-9 and missed out on the playoffs since 2018 — capped off by a home loss to the Detroit Lions.

Aaron Rodgers is by no means guaranteed to be leaving Green Bay — and frankly due to his massive contract it’s quite unlikely — but that hasn’t stopped NFL odds from looking at other avenues. Check out the full odds for Aaron Rodgers next team below!

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Not every player can reach way beyond their NFL player props total, but for those who might have mispriced NFL odds, have a better matchup than expected, or can just pile up stats in garbage time, betting milestones and Alt Overs can be profitable even with a low win percentage.

I’ll be using bet365 for most odds as they have become the best book for offering Alt Overs. They have milestone markets for seemingly every prop. They also credit your win as soon as the number is hit, and bettors are able to cash out immediately, which also helps.

For Week 7 odds, I’m hitting the run game for the Bills, fading the Arizona secondary for a second straight week, and getting +390 on a receiving milestone that has hit in four straight weeks. Here are my best f…

The NFL regular season is going out on a bang, as the Miami Dolphins (11-5) are hosting the Buffalo Bills (10-6) for Sunday Night Football in Week 18 with the AFC East title on the line. The Week 18 odds see the Bills as a slight road favorite as they head into this critical matchup.

While many star players will be banged up for this one, most of them will still be playing for the division title on Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill will try to overcome the SNF odds and lead the Dolphins to victory, while Josh Allen will battle through neck and finger injuries as the Bills try to complete a dramatic late-season comeback.

Keep reading to see my free NFL picks and predictions for Sunday Night Football NFL player props on January 7. 

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I’ve gone back-to-back weeks of going 1-2 in anytime touchdown props, but the +255 Chris Godwin TD gift in Week 2 has me in the green to begin the year.

This week I’ll be fading a Panthers’ rush defence getting gouged on the ground and stacking injuries, and I’m hitting a +500 TD trying to get ahead of some injury news. Lastly, I’m banking on the reigning MVP to get the season going for the Ravens.  

Read more as I break down my favorite touchdown NFL picks for Week 3.

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Inter are close to signing Achraf Hakimi from Real Madrid for about €40m (£35.8m) plus add-ons. The Moroccan full-back has been on loan at Borussia Dortmund for the past two seasons and is looking to leave Real in search for a regular starting place.

Hakimi, who has agreed terms on a five-year contract with Inter, has been a huge success at Dortmund. He can play at right- and left-back as well as on either flank as a winger but Real have made it clear that he would start next season as back-up to Dani Carvajal, prompting the 21-year-old to look at other options.

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The Madrid-born Hakimi joined Real in 2006, progressing thro…

Manchester City (4-3-3)

Zack Steffen A change Guardiola did not need to make and it backfired horribly as Steffen’s dawdling gifted Mané a goal. Easily beaten for Mané’s second. 4/10

João Cancelo Given a punishing time by Díaz and unable to inject his usual creativity, although that was largely due to the malaise ahead of him. 6

John Stones A few wayward passes early on reflected City’s troubles against a more impressive opponent. Improved in the second half but looked tired by recent standards. 6

Nathan Aké Guardiola’s defensive choices looked unconvincing from the start and Aké’s weak attempt to stop Konaté scoring con…

There was a stretch last season when Chelsea scored just one goal in five Premier League matches. Graham Potter’s team were as boring as they were bad. Chelsea, sitting smack bang in mid-table with just four wins from 12 games, may still be bad, but they have at least stopped being boring.

Nineteen per cent of Chelsea’s goals this season came in the 4-4 draw against Manchester City on Sunday. So too have 25% of the goals they have conceded. The match at Stamford Bridge showcased the unparalleled madness of the Premier League – you have to go as far back as last Monday’s barnstormer between Chelsea and Tottenham to find a game so chaotic and unrelenting.

There was ultimately no winner between Chelsea and City…