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Free Malaysia Today
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Tributes pour in for legendary Japan striker hailed by Pele
Kunishige Kamamoto (centre) was the top scorer at the 1968 Olympics with seven goals. (Jiji Press/AFP pic) TOKYO : Japanese football has paid tribute to Kunishige Kamamoto after the country's most prolific striker died aged 81. Kamamoto, who scored 75 goals in 76 appearances for Japan, died yesterday of pneumonia. 'Mr Kamamoto was truly an unparalleled striker,' Japan Football Association president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said in a statement. The Kyoto native is best remembered for his exploits at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, where he was the top scorer with seven goals and led Japan to the bronze medal. With stamina, agility and physical strength, Kamamoto was first called up to the national squad aged 19. In 1967 he joined Yanmar Diesel, now Cerezo Osaka, plundering 202 goals in 251 games until his retirement in 1984. During the final years of his playing career he also worked as Yanmar's manager. After football Kamamoto shifted to politics, becoming an upper house lawmaker in 1995. He also worked on Japan's bid to host the 2002 World Cup, which was co-hosted with South Korea. Current Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Kamamoto 'gave us a ray of hope that Japanese football can compete on the international stage', according to Kyodo News. 'I'm hoping for a player who could eventually eclipse Mr Kamamoto to emerge,' he added. Kazuyoshi Miura, the former Japan international forward who is still playing aged 58, said Brazilian legend Pele had called Kamamoto 'a great striker'. Pele played in Kamamoto's retirement match, Kyodo said. 'When I heard King Pele call him a 'great striker', I was really proud as a Japanese, and I can still remember that now,' said Miura, who is second in Japan's list of all-time scorers.
The Independent
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Championship top scorer odds: Top scorer odds for Championship betting for the 2025/26 season
The Championship Golden Boot is the most prestigious individual honour a player can win in the second tier, with stars of every ilk winning the award in the past – from Championship legends to Premier League stalwarts and full England internationals. The Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals each season, and top scorer betting has become one of the most popular individual football betting markets in the UK, offering an alternative betting angle to punters seeking alternatives to team-based wagers. Top scorer odds are available from all major betting sites, which open the betting in pre-season and run a market throughout the campaign. This page will detail Championship top scorer odds for the 2025/26 season. We use the latest Championship top goal scorer odds from the best football betting sites to offer readers optimum value on wagering on this popular market. Readers will find the best prices for Championship top scorer betting on this page, with odds updated automatically throughout the season as and when betting sites make their alterations. All top Championship scorer odds come from recommended bookmakers, all of which are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Championship top scorer betting Championship top scorer betting involves placing a wager on the player who will score the most goals in the league across the full season. Note that only goals scored in the league count, with any goals netted in the cup competitions not counting towards the prize. Of course, strikers and attacking midfielders tend to dominate this market, with a tally of around 25+ usually proving enough to win the golden boot. Nevertheless, there are outliers, with Aleksandar Mitrovic scoring 43 in 2021/22 and Joel Piroe winning with just 19 last season. In addition, top scorers do not necessarily come from the most successful sides. For example, Sammie Szmodics top scored in 2023/24 – when Blackburn finished 19th – and Chuba Akpom top scored in 2022/23. The volatility in the market makes it a good chance to target players with higher odds. Make sure to consider previous goal tallies, penalty duties, and team attacking stats before making any wager on the top scorer odds Championship market. Championship top scorer odds explained Bettors can wager on an outright winner in this market, or they can place each-way bets. Outright betting is simply a yes or no on whether a player will win the award. Each-way betting differs in that you can place a wager on a player to either win the award or to finish in the top three or four places, meaning that there's a greater chance of 'winning' the bet. In this market, most bookies will pay out each-way at 1/4 of the odds, so an each-way wager is better used on players with longer Championship odds. Note that odds will fluctuate throughout the season based on form, injuries, team performance and more. Championship top scorer betting: What happens if there's a tie? If two or more players finish level on goals, the Golden Boot is shared. Most bookmakers apply dead-heat rules for these bets, which means winnings are split based on the number of tied players. Dead-heat rules usually state that if two players finish tied for the award, you will get paid half of your stake at the full odds. If three players finish tied, you get a third of your stake at the full price, and so on. Past Championship top scorers Below, we've produced a table showing the Championship top scorers from the past 10 seasons. Keep in mind that it's not common for a player to win the award in two seasons due to the likelihood of the winning player being promoted (see Aleksandar Mitrovic) or even signed for a side in the Premier League (as happened when promoted Ipswich signed Sammie Szmodics from Blackburn). Bettors should always practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, betting apps, or any other gambling medium. Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having:
The Sun
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Viktor Gyokeres backed ahead of Mo Salah and Haaland for Premier League Golden Boot – but he's not the most popular pick
VIKTOR GYOKERES is being backed by punters to outscore both Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot. That's according to bookmaker Betfair, who've revealed the latest betting trends for the Premier League's top goalscorer ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Player % of Bets Alexander Isak 13% Viktor Gyokeres 10% Joao Pedro 10% Erling Haaland 9% Mo Salah 8% Liam Delap 5% The Sweden striker, 27, has returned to English football with title challengers Arsenal, who paid a whopping £64million for his signature. He arrives having scored 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting Lisbon - including six times in the Champions League and a hat-trick against Manchester City. After tearing up the Portuguese league, Gyokeres has attracted 10% of all bets in Betfair's Premier League Top Goalscorer market - more than City talisman Haaland (9%) and even Liverpool's Salah (8%), last year's Golden Boot winner. He's level with Brighton forward Joao Pedro (10%) in terms of betting popularity, while Newcastle's Alexander Isak - tipped for a big-money move to Liverpool - leads the market with 13%. Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: 'The odds have Erling Haaland as the clear Evens favourite to win the 2025/26 Premier League Golden Boot, but punters don't see it that way and more bets have been placed on Viktor Gyokeres and Joao Pedro to finish top of the scoring charts." Team % of Bets Liverpool 34% Man City 18% Arsenal 17% Chelsea 14% Man United 8% Newcastle 2% Leeds 1% Tottenham 1% Sunderland 1% Aston Villa 1% Nottingham Forest 1% In terms of the title race, Liverpool are the 7/4 favourites to retain their crown under Arne Slot, with a massive 34% of bets placed on the Reds to go back-to-back. Man City are the second-most backed side at 18%, followed closely by Arsenal (17%). Meanwhile, Chelsea (14%) and Manchester United (8%) round out the top five, despite the Red Devils being a distant 33/1 in the odds. At the other end of the table, new boys Sunderland are being written off despite a flurry of signings with 42% of punters backing them for an immediate drop back to the Championship. Brentford and Burnley follow at 18% each, while Man City have even been backed by 2% to suffer a shock relegation at 18/1 odds amid their ongoing legal case with the Premier League. Rosbottom added: "7/4 favourites for title Liverpool have attracted 34% of bets to retain their crown, more than any other side in the Betfair Premier League winner market, with Man City following at 18%. "Sunderland have received 42% of bets to make an immediate return to the Championship, with just 6% of punters betting on that market backing Leeds to finish in the bottom three.' Remember to gamble responsibly For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Harry Kane forced to settle for third place as Bayern Munich fans vote for their 2024-25 Player of the Season
England striker finished as top scorer Landed first major trophy of his career Supporters pick Olise as best performer Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? The England international enjoyed a productive second campaign in Munich, with a first piece of major silverware being secured. Bayern allowed Kane to savour the sweet taste of success when landing the Bundesliga title. THE BIGGER PICTURE Their prolific No.9 played a key role in restoring domestic dominance, with Kane hitting 26 goals in the Bundesliga and 41 across all competitions. He finished as top scorer in the German top-flight for the second year in a row. DID YOU KNOW? Those efforts were not enough to secure him a POTS crown, with that award going to former Crystal Palace star Michael Olise at the end of his debut campaign at the Allianz Arena. The France international registered 17 goals and 16 assists through 48 appearances in 2024-25. Olise picked up 44.8 per cent of the vote from Bayern fans, with Thomas Muller (18.7%) taking second and Kane (9.4%) filling the final spot on the podium. WHAT KOMPANY SAID Bayern boss Vincent Kompany has told Bayern's official website of Olise: 'We signed Michael and had a lot of hope. But it's not always the case that a player integrates so quickly. 'I see his hunger every day. He's a really hard worker. That's the basis, along with his talent. Nobody doubts that he can make the difference. And we absolutely need that.' WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH? Bayern's star-studded squad have been enjoying a short break on the back of FIFA Club World Cup duty, but they have a few friendlies to come - including one that will see Kane reunited with Tottenham - before facing Stuttgart in the German Super Cup on August 16.
The Independent
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Premier League top scorer odds: Golden Boot betting for the 2025/26 Season
The Premier League top scorer prize is one of the most prestigious awards a player can win in the English top flight, with only the great and the good ever getting their hands on the famous Golden Boot trophy. The Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals each season and Premier League top scorer betting remains one of the most popular individual football betting markets in the UK. Premier League Golden Boot odds are available on nearly all UK betting sites and give punters an exciting alternative to common team-based wagers. This page will detail Premier League top scorer odds for the 2025/26 season. We use the latest Premier League golden boot odds from the best Premier League betting sites to offer readers optimum value on wagering on this popular market.. Readers will find the best prices for Golden Boot betting on this page, with odds updated automatically throughout the season as and when betting sites make their alterations. All Premier League top goalscorer odds come from recommended bookmakers, all of which are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. 2025/26 Premier League Top Scorer Betting Premier League top scorer betting involves simply wagering on which player will score the most goals in the league across the full season. Of course, only goals scored in the league count. Any goals netted in the cup competitions won't count towards the prize. A total in the low 20s used to be enough to win the prize, but the last three Golden Boots have been won with 27 or more goals scored. Strikers and attacking midfielders tend to dominate this market, but the emergence of players like Mo Salah has changed the landscape in recent years, while the arrival of Erling Haaland meant that the market returned to the status quo as a traditional number nine won once more. Before wagering on Premier League top scorer betting, bettors may want to consider previous goal tallies over several seasons, penalty-taking duties, and team attacking stats, factoring in these key aspects when looking the Golden Boot odds on football betting sites. Remember that new signings aren't guaranteed to fit into their sides, and players who performed well last year may not repeat their goal-scoring feats, hence the need for a bigger sample size. Bettors can wager on an outright winner in this market, or they can place each-way bets. Outright betting is simply a yes or no on whether a player will win the award. Each-way betting differs in that you can place a wager on a player to either win the award or to finish in the top three or four places. Most bookmakers pay out on four places at ¼ the odds, meaning that a bettor might place an each-way wager because it increases the likelihood of a 'winning bet', as your player could finish in the top four and you would still get a payout. However this means these bets do tend to be reserved for players with bigger Premier League odds. Remember that odds fluctuate throughout the season based on form, injuries, and team performance, so factor this into your thinking before placing any top scorer betting wagers. Premier League Top Scorer Betting: What Happens if There's a Tie? If two or more players finish level on goals, the Golden Boot is shared. Most bookmakers apply dead-heat rules in this scenario, which means winnings are split based on the number of tied players. Dead-heat rules usually state that if two players finish tied for the award, you will get paid half of your stake at the full odds. If three players finish tied, you get a third of your stake at the full price, and so on. The most recent dead-heat came in 2021/22, when Salah and Son shared the Golden Boot with 23 goals each. On this occasion, Salah was a 4/1 chance and Son 33/1, but any winning bets on the pair would have paid out at 2/1 and 16.5/1 respectively. Past Premier League Golden Boot Winners Below is a table of the last 10 Golden Boot winners, including the number of goals scored and their odds of winning the award before the season started. Salah's win last year was the fourth time he'd collected the award, with no player having won the award more than the Liverpool talisman. He's now level with Arsenal's Thierry Henry on four wins. 2024/25 Mohamed Salah 29 12/1 2023/24 Erling Haaland 27 5/6 2022/23 Erling Haaland 36 11/4 2021/22 Mohamed Salah/Son Heung-min 23 Salah 4/1 Son 33/1 2020/21 Harry Kane 23 11/2 2019/20 Jamie Vardy 23 20/1 2018/19 Mo Salah / P-E Aubameyang / Sadio Mané 22 Salah 11/2 Aubameyang 6/1 Mane 22/1 2017/18 Mohamed Salah 32 66/1 2016/17 Harry Kane 29 8/1 2015/16 Harry Kane 25 14/1 Responsible Gambling Bettors should always practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, betting apps, or any other gambling medium. Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having:
